Valley View Farms has scheduled seminars to be helpful and fun for our community. In addition to our classes, we have many informative handouts, plant diagnostic services, water testing for ponds, and extraordinary signage on all of our plants. Most important, we have friendly, knowledgeable personnel to assist in any way we can.* This year we will be donating $5.00 for every project created in our workshops to the WBAL Kids Campaign.

Fall container flowering

Fall gARden and container designs

September 13 , 2024
9:00am

Freshen up fall perennial gardens and containers with the addition of autumn blooms and color. We’ll also look at trees and shrubs to add to containers and landscapes now.

Brain Brannan, Garden Shop Manager

FALL LAWN CLINIC

September 28 , 2024
9:00am

Fall is the BEST time to seed a new lawn or repair an existing one. Our experts will discuss which fertilizers, seed and weed control to use for fantastic results now and next spring.

The Great Pumpkin arrives!

Great Pumpkin ARRIVES!

October 2 , 2024
Noon

How big will it be this year? Over 1,000 pounds? 2,000 pounds? Be here when the Giant Pumpkin arrives! Guess how many seeds are in this year’s pumpkin and record it in our book. We will count the seeds on October 26 at noon to find the winner and award gift cards!

Bonsai show and tell

Bonsai SHOW AND TELL

October 5 , 2024
9:00am

It’s your turn to take the stage and show us your own bonsai tree. Everyone is encouraged to share their projects, telling us a bit about them and bask in the glory of your accomplishments. The Plant of the Month will be determined from the Show and Tell today.

Scott Anderson Bartlett Tree Experts

ASK THE EXPERT: Bartlett TREE

October 19, 2024
11:00am-4:00pm

Join Bartlett Tree Experts at Valley View Farms to answer all your tree questions.

Phoenix Wildlife Center Owl O ween

OWL-O -WEEN!!

October 26 , 2024
noon-2:00pm

Fascinated by owls? Join us for a close look at these magnificent birds and learn more about their habitat from Kathy Woods and volunteers from the Phoenix Wildlife Center. Phoenix Wildlife Center is dedicated to the rehabilitation and return to the wild of owls and other wildlife.

Giant Pumpkin Seed Counting with Tom Tasselmyer

GREAT PUMPKIN
SEED COUNT

November 2 , 2024
Noon

Tom Tasselmyer, WBAL's Chief Meteorologist, Laurie and other members of the Tasselmyer family, count the seeds in the giant pumpkin. Guesses have been made through the month. Once counted, we will find the winning guesses and award a $300. Valley View Farms Gift Card for 1st place, $200. for 2nd and $100. for 3rd. Good luck to all!

Martha Meehan Bonsai EXPERT

WINTER BONSAI CARE

November 2 , 2024
9:00am

As Old Man Winter approaches, care of both indoor and outdoor bonsai take center stage. Martha will discuss methods used to keep bonsai happy and healthy through the next few months. Our Plants of the Month are Citrus.

water lillies in pond

WINTERIZING YOUR
WATER GARDEN

November 2 , 2024
11:00am

Winter is just around the corner. Our Aquatics Manager Tim McQuaid will provide tips to keep the pond healthy, the fish safe and the plants resting until the spring thaw.

Bonsai Pine

BONSAI: ALL ABOUT PINE

December 2, 2024
9:00am

Martha Meehan will identify various types of pines and discuss their unique characteristics and care. Our Plant of the Month-- you guessed it, Pine.

Clare Jones Container Planting

winter porch pot designs

December 7, 2024
11:00am

Join us for some ideas on how to create container evergreen designs and displays that will knock your stockings off just in time for holiday decorating outside. Guest speaker Claire Jones provides our inspiration. Please join us and share ideas that you may have for future seminars and speakers.