Classes and Events

May 25, 2013
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Enjoy strolling the gardens with coffee in hand looking at different styles of gardening and the different plants around the retail gardens. This tour is of the gardens around the store to help give you some inspiration. We will walk around and discuss the benefits of many herbs around the gardens to prompt more questions which will lead to you answer the solutions for you and your garden. This is a new concept for us born out of customer comments so we would love to show you around and answer questions along the way. This would be great for those looking to start from scratch as well as add herbs into an existing landscape. This is an outside walking tour so please dress accordingly. Registration and payment of $7 per person is required in advance via the website. Tour fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store and get your coffee.

May 25, 2013
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Ever wanted to grow more of your own food or at least grow some things that you know are easy. We will discuss the most commonly purchased foods like tomatoes, peppers, beans, cucumbers, squash, basil, parsley and much more. This class takes the topic of growing the food you buy and builds upon in to give you hands on experience both in the kitchen and the garden. Spend time exploring what herbs and vegetables are commonly used and then learn how to grow, harvest, prepare, cook and preserve your produce and dishes. Enjoy learning the benefits of growing your own food along with quick and easy ways to do it. This is a fun class looking at helping you get started toward enjoying some home grown produce. After enjoying the class you will be served lunch with time to converse and compare notes. Registration and payment of $80 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. No need to add lunch to this class as it is included in the fee. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store.

May 25, 2013
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

If you have ever wanted to see the rest of the farm and learn about its history then join our tour. This walking tour includes the Chickahominy River, bee hives, family history of the farm and production greenhouse tour. Enjoy a serve of gourmet ice cream upon completion.
Please remember this is a walking tour so please dress accordingly. No charge for children 3 and under. Registration and payment of $7 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button.

June 01, 2013
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Come out to the farm and make a fresh herbal wreath from our gardens. Learn easy design techniques along with care tips to get the most out of your wreath. Starting with an 8" wreath frame you will make a beautiful centerpiece with fresh greens, herbs and a few flowers for added pop. Enjoy strolling the gardens and cutting from the available plants to make your wreath a one of a kind. Clippers will be provided and you may bring gloves if you choose. Registration and payment of $30 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button

June 01, 2013
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Herbal Floral Design. Come out and enjoy cutting fresh from the garden to create your own beautiful herbal and floral bouquet which you will design in a clear glass vase (provided). Learn the proper process in preparing your flowers and greens to go into a vase, which helps to extend their life. You will also learn the recommended length of stem to height of vase ratio and a little trick to making a balanced and symmetrical arrangement. Registration and payment of $20 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button

June 01, 2013
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

If you have ever wanted to see the rest of the farm and learn about its history then join our tour. This walking tour includes the Chickahominy River, bee hives, family history of the farm and production greenhouse tour. Enjoy a serve of gourmet ice cream upon completion.
Please remember this is a walking tour so please dress accordingly. No charge for children 3 and under. Registration and payment of $7 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button.

June 08, 2013
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Enjoy strolling the gardens with coffee in hand looking at different styles of gardening and the different plants around the retail gardens. This tour is of the gardens around the store to help give you some inspiration. We will walk around and discuss the benefits of many herbs around the gardens to prompt more questions which will lead to you answer the solutions for you and your garden. This is a new concept for us born out of customer comments so we would love to show you around and answer questions along the way. This would be great for those looking to start from scratch as well as add herbs into an existing landscape. This is an outside walking tour so please dress accordingly. Registration and payment of $7 per person is required in advance via the website. Tour fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store and get your coffee.

June 08, 2013
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

If you have not grown, grow but don't use in your cooking or want fresh new ways to use your herbs and vegetables in dishes then this is the class for you. Even if you have no idea of how to grow or what to do with them, this class will get you familiar with flavors and techniques to use more fresh herbs and vegetables in your cooking but also have it taste better and be better for you than anything out out of a packet or box. Wow your family and friends with easy and fun techniques of adding herbs to your favorite dishes as well as some fresh ideas. Registration and payment of $15 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button.

June 15, 2013
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Ever wanted to grow more of your own food or at least grow some things that you know are easy. We will discuss the most commonly purchased foods like tomatoes, peppers, beans, cucumbers, squash, basil, parsley and much more. This class takes the topic of growing the food you buy and builds upon in to give you hands on experience both in the kitchen and the garden. Spend time exploring what herbs and vegetables are commonly used and then learn how to grow, harvest, prepare, cook and preserve your produce and dishes. Enjoy learning the benefits of growing your own food along with quick and easy ways to do it. This is a fun class looking at helping you get started toward enjoying some home grown produce. After enjoying the class you will be served lunch with time to converse and compare notes. Registration and payment of $80 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. No need to add lunch to this class as it is included in the fee. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store.

June 22, 2013
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Enjoy strolling the gardens with coffee in hand looking at different styles of gardening and the different plants around the retail gardens. This tour is of the gardens around the store to help give you some inspiration. We will walk around and discuss the benefits of many herbs around the gardens to prompt more questions which will lead to you answer the solutions for you and your garden. This is a new concept for us born out of customer comments so we would love to show you around and answer questions along the way. This would be great for those looking to start from scratch as well as add herbs into an existing landscape. This is an outside walking tour so please dress accordingly. Registration and payment of $7 per person is required in advance via the website. Tour fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store and get your coffee.

July 06, 2013
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Enjoy the taste of fresh herbs and vegetables through the winter with these techniques to get the most out of what you have grown. The class will cover canning (from beginning to end), freezing and drying techniques of the most popular herbs and vegetables as well as how to store your ready made items like salsas and sauces. Spend time in the garden gathering food then return to the kitchen to can it. Learn how to can all those vegetables from the garden as well as how to can ready made sauces. This class will move from the kitchen to the garden as needed so please dress accordingly. Registration and payment of $50 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button

July 06, 2013
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

If you have ever wanted to see the rest of the farm and learn about its history then join our tour. This walking tour includes the Chickahominy River, bee hives, family history of the farm and production greenhouse tour. Enjoy a serve of gourmet ice cream upon completion.
Please remember this is a walking tour so please dress accordingly. No charge for children 3 and under. Registration and payment of $7 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button.

July 27, 2013
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Enjoy the taste of fresh herbs and vegetables through the winter with these techniques to get the most out of what you have grown. The class will cover canning (from beginning to end), freezing and drying techniques of the most popular herbs and vegetables as well as how to store your ready made items like salsas and sauces. Spend time in the garden gathering food then return to the kitchen to can it. Learn how to can all those vegetables from the garden as well as how to can ready made sauces. This class will move from the kitchen to the garden as needed so please dress accordingly. Registration and payment of $50 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button

August 03, 2013
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Growing lavender in Virginia can be difficult. The class will cover how to pick out & prepare the area you are looking to plant. We also look at planting, maintaining and enjoying your lavender. Enjoy learning the different varieties and which one will work for you. Some bloom purple, some white, some early, some late. Registration and payment of $15 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button

August 10, 2013
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Learn how to enjoy growing your herbs and vegetables. Fall is the best time to plant your perennial herbs and why not plant some fall veggies while you are gardening. Fall is the best time to plant cool weather veggies as there are minimal pests and it is so pleasant outside. We will discuss planning your gardening area from containers to raised beds to large scale, planting and arranging what goes where and when as well as the best growing conditions and soil mixes. We also cover soil ph, mulching, fertilizing, weed control and lots more. This class focuses on equipping you to garden or hone your skills to get better production from your herbs and veggies. Registration and payment of $15 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button

August 17, 2013
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Now is the time to prune your perennial herb plants for the coming winter. It may feel early but there are good reasons to prune your herbs back now. Learn when to, how to and some things to do in the future as your herbs grow. It is best to prune your herbs from the time that you plant them and we will discuss why. This class is timed for you to learn and then go home at the right time of year to prune your perennial herbs back. Registration and payment of $15 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button

August 24, 2013
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Now is the time to prune your perennial herb plants for the coming winter. It may feel early but there are good reasons to prune your herbs back now. Learn when to, how to and some things to do in the future as your herbs grow. It is best to prune your herbs from the time that you plant them and we will discuss why. This class is timed for you to learn and then go home at the right time of year to prune your perennial herbs back. Registration and payment of $15 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button

August 24, 2013
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Learn how to enjoy growing your herbs and vegetables. Fall is the best time to plant your perennial herbs and why not plant some fall veggies while you are gardening. Fall is the best time to plant cool weather veggies as there are minimal pests and it is so pleasant outside. We will discuss planning your gardening area from containers to raised beds to large scale, planting and arranging what goes where and when as well as the best growing conditions and soil mixes. We also cover soil ph, mulching, fertilizing, weed control and lots more. This class focuses on equipping you to garden or hone your skills to get better production from your herbs and veggies. Registration and payment of $15 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button

August 31, 2013
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Now is the time to prune your perennial herb plants for the coming winter. It may feel early but there are good reasons to prune your herbs back now. Learn when to, how to and some things to do in the future as your herbs grow. It is best to prune your herbs from the time that you plant them and we will discuss why. This class is timed for you to learn and then go home at the right time of year to prune your perennial herbs back. Registration and payment of $15 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button

August 31, 2013
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

If you have ever wanted to see the rest of the farm and learn about its history then join our tour. This walking tour includes the Chickahominy River, bee hives, family history of the farm and production greenhouse tour. Enjoy a serve of gourmet ice cream upon completion.
Please remember this is a walking tour so please dress accordingly. No charge for children 3 and under. Registration and payment of $7 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button.

September 07, 2013
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Now is the time to prune your perennial herb plants for the coming winter. It may feel early but there are good reasons to prune your herbs back now. Learn when to, how to and some things to do in the future as your herbs grow. It is best to prune your herbs from the time that you plant them and we will discuss why. This class is timed for you to learn and then go home at the right time of year to prune your perennial herbs back. Registration and payment of $15 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button

September 14, 2013
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Enjoy strolling the gardens with coffee in hand looking at different styles of gardening and the different plants around the retail gardens. This tour is of the gardens around the store to help give you some inspiration. We will walk around and discuss the benefits of many herbs around the gardens to prompt more questions which will lead to you answer the solutions for you and your garden. This is a new concept for us born out of customer comments so we would love to show you around and answer questions along the way. This would be great for those looking to start from scratch as well as add herbs into an existing landscape. This is an outside walking tour so please dress accordingly. Registration and payment of $7 per person is required in advance via the website. Tour fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store and get your coffee.

September 14, 2013
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Now is the time to prune your perennial herb plants for the coming winter. It may feel early but there are good reasons to prune your herbs back now. Learn when to, how to and some things to do in the future as your herbs grow. It is best to prune your herbs from the time that you plant them and we will discuss why. This class is timed for you to learn and then go home at the right time of year to prune your perennial herbs back. Registration and payment of $15 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button

September 21, 2013
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Come out to the farm and make a fresh herbal wreath from our gardens. Learn easy design techniques along with care tips to get the most out of your wreath. Starting with an 8" wreath frame you will make a beautiful centerpiece with fresh greens, herbs and a few flowers for added pop. Enjoy strolling the gardens and cutting from the available plants to make your wreath a one of a kind. Clippers will be provided and you may bring gloves if you choose. Registration and payment of $30 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button

September 28, 2013
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Come out to the farm and make a fresh herbal wreath from our gardens. Learn easy design techniques along with care tips to get the most out of your wreath. Starting with an 8" wreath frame you will make a beautiful centerpiece with fresh greens, herbs and a few flowers for added pop. Enjoy strolling the gardens and cutting from the available plants to make your wreath a one of a kind. Clippers will be provided and you may bring gloves if you choose. Registration and payment of $30 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button

October 05, 2013
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Come out to the farm and make a fresh herbal wreath from our gardens. Learn easy design techniques along with care tips to get the most out of your wreath. Starting with an 8" wreath frame you will make a beautiful centerpiece with fresh greens, herbs and a few flowers for added pop. Enjoy strolling the gardens and cutting from the available plants to make your wreath a one of a kind. Clippers will be provided and you may bring gloves if you choose. Registration and payment of $30 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button

October 19, 2013
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Come out to the farm and make a fresh herbal wreath from our gardens. Learn easy design techniques along with care tips to get the most out of your wreath. Starting with an 8" wreath frame you will make a beautiful centerpiece with fresh greens, herbs and a few flowers for added pop. Enjoy strolling the gardens and cutting from the available plants to make your wreath a one of a kind. Clippers will be provided and you may bring gloves if you choose. Registration and payment of $30 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button

October 26, 2013
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Come out to the farm and make a fresh herbal wreath from our gardens. Learn easy design techniques along with care tips to get the most out of your wreath. Starting with an 8" wreath frame you will make a beautiful centerpiece with fresh greens, herbs and a few flowers for added pop. Enjoy strolling the gardens and cutting from the available plants to make your wreath a one of a kind. Clippers will be provided and you may bring gloves if you choose. Registration and payment of $30 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button

October 26, 2013
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

If you have ever wanted to see the rest of the farm and learn about its history then join our tour. This walking tour includes the Chickahominy River, bee hives, family history of the farm and production greenhouse tour. Enjoy a serve of gourmet ice cream upon completion.
Please remember this is a walking tour so please dress accordingly. No charge for children 3 and under. Registration and payment of $7 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button.

November 02, 2013
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Come out to the farm and make a fresh herbal wreath from our gardens. Learn easy design techniques along with care tips to get the most out of your wreath. Starting with an 8" wreath frame you will make a beautiful centerpiece with fresh greens, herbs and a few flowers for added pop. Enjoy strolling the gardens and cutting from the available plants to make your wreath a one of a kind. Clippers will be provided and you may bring gloves if you choose. Registration and payment of $30 per person is required in advance via the website. Class fees are non refundable. When you arrive at the farm please check-in at the store. You may also add lunch to make a special day of your visit, as you check out just click the add lunch button