Garden Lovers Weekend at Old Courthouse Square
Want to paint a flower pot? Attract native birds? We have workshops for you.
Garden Lovers Weekend
March 26 & 27, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
FREE to all, public invited to attend!
Location: Historic Courthouse, 313 N Cass St, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Workshops on seeds, herbs and invasive species, as well as fun, kid-friendly activities!
The Berrien County Historical Association is delighted to announce our very first Garden Lovers Weekend at old Courthouse Square! Gardeners of all skills and ages are invited to join us for a weekend of talks, workshops and more to get you ready for spring!
Due to limited space, registration for the seed starting workshops is required. To reserve your space, call 269-471-1202 or visit here: https://tinyurl.com/2p8hhe8y.
Co-hosted by the Berrien County Historical Association and the Berrien Springs Garden Club.
This weekend and its workshops are free thanks to our Annual Sponsor, Stonehouse Nursery in Berrien Springs!
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Saturday, March 26
11 a.m.
Introduction to Container Gardening
Christopher Imler, MSU Extension
1839 Courthouse
Attendees who can’t host a traditional garden will learn how to successfully create a garden in portable containers.
12 p.m.
Paint Your Own: Birdhouse or Flower Pot
Bennett’s Forge
Perfect for both adults and children, choose to paint either a wooden birdhouse or a ceramic flower pot. The birdhouse option will come with a small bag of birdseed, and the pot will come with a flower.
1 p.m.
Creating a Pollinator-friendly Garden Space
Ryan Postema, Chickaming Open Lands
1839 Courthouse
Join Ryan as he talks about how to make your garden more friendly to native pollinators, including bees, birds and other animals. From your containers to your flower beds, you have the power to support the natural world of Berrien County right in your own backyard!
2 p.m.
How to Start Your Garden from Seeds Workshop
Melissa Stokes, Indian Hills Garden Club
Bennett’s Forge
Attendees interested in learning how to start their garden from seeds. The materials required for this workshop will be provided, and attendees will be able to take their new starter pots home!
3 p.m.
Companion Planting—Let the Garden Work for You
Christopher Imler, MSU Extension Office
1839 Courthouse
Learn how pairing certain plants can make gardening easier and reduce your dependence on insecticides.
Sunday, March 27
11 a.m.
Avoiding the Bad: How to ID and Remove Invasive Species
Derek Pelc, Love Creek Nature Center
1839 Courthouse
Invasive species are a serious concern and can impact our ecology. Attendees will learn how to spot and remove these plants to ensure your garden is safe and supportive!
12 p.m.
Paint Your Own: Birdhouse or Flower Pot
Bennett’s Forge
Perfect for both adults and children, choose to paint either a wooden birdhouse or a ceramic flower pot. The birdhouse option will come with a small bag of birdseed and the pot will come with a flower.
1 p.m.
Herb-a-licious: Starting an Herb Garden
Marianne Kordas, Berrien Springs Garden Club
Bennett’s Forge
If you’ve ever wanted to know how to start and grow a successful herb garden for your kitchen, Marianne will lead you through the basics. From a container to a raised bed, there are different ways to bring a bit of freshness to your next meal year-round!
2 p.m.
How to Start Your Garden from Seeds Workshop
Fabio Siniscarchario, Berrien Springs Garden Club
Bennett’s Forge
Attendees interested in learning how to start their garden from seeds. The materials required for this workshop will be provided, and attendees will be able to take their new starter pots home!
3 p.m.
Edible Landscaping—Beauty and Taste in One Bed
Nick Hausted, Berrien Springs Garden Club
1839 Courthouse or Bennett’s Forge
There are a million ways to create landscaping that does double duty—beauty AND taste! Attendees will want to forge in their own backyard with this great workshop.
Related Website(s): http://berrienhistory.org/recurring-programs/
Contact:
Marianne Kordas
mariannegardens@gmail.com
262-339-1663
