events
Heirloom Fruit Trees and Fruit Tree Care
Saturday, February 11 11AM
Join us with the boys from Tierra Madre farm to learn about Heirloom Fruit Trees and general fruit tree care. Tierra Madre Farm is a small farm in the Santa Cruz Mountains dedicated to promoting and preserving the world’s fruit tree diversity. They will talk about the many delicious heirloom varieties available as well as general fruit tree care and success from pruning to fertilizing. $10 Fruit Trees will be available for purchase.
Terrariums: Mini Gardens Under Glass
Saturday, February 11 2PM
A DIG favorite! This terrarium workshop will spark your creativity to design a one-of-a-kind inspiring terrarium. Choose from DIG’s wide selection of plants and from our numerous styles of glass vessels to create your garden. In this workshop. Jen Dumford, DIG’s Garden Manager, will share her knowledge of growing and maintaining terrariums- introducing you to the whimsical yet practical world of gardens under glass. Fee includes instruction from Jen and potting supplies (soil, charcoal,moss). You are welcome to bring your own glass vessel from home, too!
$20 Workshop fee does not include the cost of vessel and plant materials.
Spring Organic Vegetable Gardening and Seed Starting
Saturday, February 18 2PM
Enhance the quality of your backyard this Spring with produce from your own vegetable garden. In this workshop we will provide all there is to know about starting, growing and harvesting your crops this fall. You will sow cool weather crops in seed trays to take home to grow and transplant into your garden. $40 Cost includes instruction and all materials.
DIY Hypertufa Pots
Saturday, February 25 11AM
THIS CLASS IS FULL – We’ll have another class soon! Check back here or sign up for our newsletter to find out when.
Hypertufa (pronounced hyper-toofa) is a man-made stone made from various aggregates bonded together with cement. It’s perfect for making long lasting garden containers. It looks like rock, can be cast into almost any shape, is environmentally friendly, very lightweight and can withstand harsh weather conditions. It is also fairly easy and fun to make. Join us with our concrete artisan Katrina King from 5 Feet from the Moon Concrete and Metal Designs for this hands on workshop on how to make your very own hypertufa pots. They make great homemade gifts in one of a kind shapes, sizes and colors! You will make 2 medium pots to take home with you! $60 includes instruction and all materials.
Air plant Care and Design
Saturday, February 25 2PM
Join us with Laura Schuab while she talks about tillandsias aka air plants. Learn about all the cool things you can do with these exotic beauties. Because they need no soil, they can live in places (and on objects) few other plants can.
Laura will show you how to create living sculptures, vertical gardens, and miniature living worlds. You’ll also gain confidence in caring for these durable jungle dwellers. Cost $20, includes an air plant starter kit.
Orchids 101: Repotting and Reblooming
Saturday, March 3 11AM
If you’ve ever struggled to make an orchid last, this workshop is for you. Join us for a demonstration on how to successfully care for orchids and help them rebloom. We will also demonstrate how to repot orchids, you may bring one, non-blooming orchid to the workshop for a hands on repotting demonstration.
$15 per person. Cost includes discussion and potting materials. Rare orchids and pots will be available for purchase.
Canning with European Weck Jars: Marmalade
Saturday, March 3 2PM
Join Anna Cameron, a local jam making entrepreneur as she teaches us how to can while using in season, locally harvested ingredients. She will show you the step by step process of this tasty and wonderful craft. Learn to make your own jam, salsa or sauces at home in these two-hour demonstration classes. We cover:
* Materials and equipment.
* Canning steps involved, including sterilization, sealing and storage.
* Local foraging tips.
* Suggested books and resources
* Testing some of her latest seasonal recipes.
Anna forages wild and urban fruits in the area around Santa Cruz to make small-batch, low sugar jams under her Ladysmith Jams label. You will be able to take some of her lovely jam home with you! $40. Fee includes a 2 Hour Demonstration and a jar of jam. $40
Chicken Gardens
Saturday, March 10 11AM
Many gardeners fear chickens will peck away at their landscape, and chicken lovers often shy away from gardening for the same reason. But you can keep chickens and have a beautiful garden, too! Fresh eggs aren’t the only benefit — chickens can actually help your garden grow and thrive, even as your garden does the same for your chickens. This workshop covers everything a gardener needs to know, including chicken-keeping basics and step-by-step instructions for getting your chicken garden up and running. $20
Succulent Container Design and Care
Saturday, March 10 2PM
With their colorful leaves, sculptural shapes, and simple care, succulents are beautiful yet forgiving plants for pots. Join the owner Cara Meyers, for a workshop where beginners and experienced gardeners alike will learn how to create stunning container displays with these exceptionally waterwise plants. Define your individual style as we effectively combine patterns, colors, textures, and forms. Each participant will create a succulent garden to take home. Bring a container from home or buy a new one while you’re here. Fee includes instruction and soil. $15 + materials
Vertical Succulent Pictures
Saturday, March 17 11AM
The latest trend in modern gardening is going vertical. Join the owner and garden designer, Cara Meyers for a workshop where you will create your very own stunning outdoor vertical garden. These portable wall hangings are fun and easy to make! We will use the beautiful textures and colors of succulents in pre-fabricated wall hangings to create these “plant paintings”. A great way to add a touch of design and greenery to outdoor fences, walls and entryways. In this class you will choose from our selection of succulent cuttings to create a beautiful wall mounted design. Fast becoming our most popular class- so register now because space is limited!! Reservations are required. $189 (all materials included)
DIG Gardens Workshop Sign up Policy: To secure your placement at any of our home and garden workshops, you will need to make a reservation by paying for the workshop online or calling the store at (831) 466-3444. If you cannot make it to a workshop and you have already paid, please let us know as soon as possible. You will not be refunded for workshops if you have not notified us within seven days of the scheduled workshop. If you do notify us in time, you will have a credit towards another upcoming workshop. Thank you!
