Valley View Farms in Cockeysville

Pruning Trees and Shrubs: Saturday, 9:00 am. Brian Rhoten is a Certified Arborist with Bartlett Tree Experts working year round managing trees and shrubs in landscapes here in Maryland. Brian will unravel the mysteries of pruning and answer questions attendees may have concerning specific trees and shrubs.

Growing Fruits and Berries: Saturday, 11:00 am. Terry Freed's passion is growing fruits and berries and helping others do the same. He joins us here from Hollybrook Orchards to teach us how to grow apples, blueberries, pears, peaches and many other fruits in our gardens.

Build a Terrarium (kid-friendly): Saturday, 11:00 am. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Terrariums are wonderful and very low maintenance if they are planted correctly and with the right plants. We will demonstrate how to build a terrarium and offer advice to those who would like to build one of their own. Bring your own glass vessel or buy one here. Plants, soil and other “ingredients” will also be available for purchase. Average cost of finished terrarium-$35.00. Special fishbowl terrarium for the kids - $25.00

Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville and Severna Park

Hypertufa: Saturday, 10 am & 2 pm. ($45). Build a fascinating, stonelike container from inexpensive materials that looks hundreds of years old in a style reminscent of a Victorian garden.

Starting from Seed: Sunday, 11 am. ($5). Education Coordinator Gene Sumi shows you the tools and tricks of the trade to make starting plants from seed at home easy, educational and inexpensive.

Herb Wreath: Sunday, 2 pm. ($35). Create a beautiful and functional herb wreath that will look stunning in any kitchen. Make it with fresh herbs to take home to dry. (All materials included; participants should bring scissors.)

Starting from Seed: Sunday, 2 pm (Severna Park) ($5). Education Coordinator Gene Sumi shows you the tools and tricks of the trade to make starting plants from seed at home easy, educational and inexpensive.