STORE EVENTS

March 2024

Vandermeer Greenhouse Tours

Saturday & Sunday, March 9 & 10
10am or 2pm tours available
Cost: $10 + tax

 

Join us for our behind-the-scenes tour where you get to see how all our plants are planted and grown! Learn about our planting and propagation methods, seed starting, greenhouse history since 1961 and much more. Plus, take a deep dive into our green practices such as our water filtration system, pest treatment plan, and plastic recycling! If you've ever wanted to pick the brain of one of our senior staff with anything plant or greenhouse-related, now's your chance! Please plan roughly 2 hours, depending on questions.

Roses 101 Seminar

Saturday, March 9
11am - 12pm, free to attend

 

Roses, roses, and more roses! Now more than ever roses are taking over the gardens of Durham Region! Join us to learn all there is to know about these beautiful shrubs! We'll cover traits and care of different species, common pests and diseases, overwintering practices, and more. You can also pick up an advanced list of our varieties for 2024! 

Indoor Spring Planter Workshop

Sunday, March 17 - 2pm to 3pm
Saturday, March 23 - 2pm to 3pm
Cost: $50.00 plus tax

 

This container features an assortment of beautiful spring plants including Martha Washington Geraniums, Pansies, spring bulbs, tropical foliage and more. Enjoy through the early spring season and then transplant the houseplants later for year-round additions to your collection!

Customize to your style by picking your own plant colour combo and container colour! The planter is a 12" x 7" tin container with multiple options to choose from. All materials and supplies are provided, just bring yourself, your friends or your family and get ready to have some fun!

Veggie Gardening Seminar

Saturday, March 23
11am - 12:30pm, free to attend

 

Who wouldn’t want a farmers’ market in their own backyard? Learn about growing successful yields, harvesting for different maturity times, and creating a well balanced, vegetable garden. Get specific recommendations, helpful tips, and advice from one of our experienced staff members to ensure your veggies will thrive this season!

Easter at Vandermeer Nursery!

Friday, March 29 - Sunday, March 31
Select times available (see ticket link)

 

Register the kids now to enjoy an Egg Hunt and create their own Bunny Breakfast Bowl!

Egg Hunt: The hunt is on! Find hidden treasures throughout our nursery yard! Trade in 10 eggs for your prize and you're on your way to the workshop!

Bunny Breakfast Bowl: Next, plant all of the Easter Bunny's favourite snacks, including carrots, lettuce, and pansy flowers just in time for the big visit! All materials are provided and leave the mess with us!

Don't forget to get a photo with the Vandermeer Bunnies before you leave!

April 2024

Gardening with Native Plants Seminar

Saturday, April 6
11am - 12:30pm, free to attend

 

Looking to step up your gardening game by including native plants? Take the intimidation factor away by attending our free seminar all about how to incorporate native plants in your garden, invasive species to stay away from, and in depth descriptions of popular varieties that are recommended in our area. Also, understand the science behind it all! Cultivar? Nativar? You'll be a pro by the end of this informative seminar.

Outdoor Spring Planter Workshop

Saturday, April 6 - 2pm to 3pm
Saturday, April 13 - 2pm to 3pm
Cost: $45.00 plus tax

 

This container features your choice of beautiful spring bulbs like Tulips, Daffodils, or Hyacinths, plus cold-hardy Pansies, and fresh-cut spring branches! Perfect for bringing some colour to your space while the temps are still chilly! The planter is a 12" decorative brown pot.

All materials and supplies are provided, just bring yourself, your friends, or your family and get ready to have some fun!

 

Planting for Pollinators Seminar

Saturday, April 13
11am - 12:30pm, free to attend

 

Need some help starting, continuing, or finishing your pollinator friendly garden?We will help you understand the do's and don'ts of pollinator gardening, what to grow, and how to best support your pollen-gathering friends!

Want to book a private workshop or tour?

We’re accepting bookings now for groups of 10-30 people! Choose from any of our existing workshops or tours and have a great time with your friends or family! Timeslots are limited. Please inquire at info@vandermeernursery.com