Join us at B.B. Barns for an inspiring and educational seminar that explores the beauty, resilience, and ecological benefits of gardening with native plants! Whether you’re refreshing your landscape or starting from scratch, this session will provide the tools and knowledge you need to design a garden that thrives naturally in our local environment.

Following our Native Plants seminar, we’re diving deeper into pollinator-friendly gardening—because when you plant with purpose, the whole ecosystem benefits!

Join us at B.B. Barns for a colorful and inspiring seminar focused on creating habitats that support our essential pollinators: bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects. Our garden experts will highlight a wide range of plants rich in nectar and pollen, explain how to layer blooms for continuous feeding, and share easy ways to design a pollinator paradise right in your own backyard.

Tired of battling bugs, diseases, and garden pests—only to have them return? Join us at B.B. Barns for an eye-opening seminar on Integrated Pest Management (IPM)—a smarter, safer, and more sustainable approach to pest control designed especially for home gardeners.

Fresh flowers from your own garden are one of the simplest pleasures of the growing season. Join the experts at B.B. Barns for a free, one-hour seminar where you'll learn how to create a cutting garden that provides beautiful blooms for bouquets all season long. We'll discuss how to choose reliable flower varieties, prepare your […]

Discover the art of transforming fresh blooms into beautiful arrangements with guidance from an experienced gardener and floral designer. Join Master Gardener and seasoned florist Mary Quirk for a free, one-hour seminar filled with practical techniques and creative inspiration for designing stunning displays using flowers from your garden, local markets, or the florist. Mary will […]

Turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into garden gold! Join us at B.B. Barns Garden Center for an engaging seminar on the art and science of backyard composting. Our experts will guide you through best practices for creating healthy, nutrient-rich compost at home, including what materials to use (and what to avoid), how to balance greens and browns, tips for managing moisture and aeration, and solutions for common composting challenges.

Join us at B.B. Barns for an inspiring and informative seminar all about gardening in the shade! Whether you have a wooded backyard, a north-facing porch, or a tree-covered lot, this seminar is designed to help you make the most of those lower-light spaces.

Ready to beat the heat in your garden? Join us for a practical and inspiring seminar all about heat-tolerant and drought-resistant plants that don’t just survive—but thrive—in tough summer conditions.

Join our B.B. Barns Container Garden Designer for a Fall Container Garden seminar that celebrates the beauty of the season. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just ready to try something new, we will share expert tips, creative inspiration, and easy techniques to help your fall arrangement thrive all season long.