Get creative and design a one-of-a-kind terrarium in a container that reflects your personal style! For this unique workshop, you’re invited to bring your own container—whether it’s a vintage gumball machine, glass bowl, cookie jar, or another thrifted treasure. Don’t have a container? No problem! Glass terrarium containers will also be available for purchase in our Garden Center.

The $20 workshop ticket includes expert instruction, terrarium-building guidance, base layer materials, and decorative soil covers. Plants and containers are purchased separately so you can customize your creation, with terrarium plants regularly priced at $4.99 each available for $3.99 each when you purchase three or more during the workshop. Our team will guide you through proper drainage and base layers, plant selection and placement, and finishing touches so you can leave with a beautiful, personalized terrarium and the knowledge to care for it at home.

Get your Zone 5b fall garden ready with expert guidance on which crops to plant, when to plant them, and how to care for them throughout the season. This free workshop will cover vegetables that can be sown or planted in the next 1–4 weeks, along with fall vegetable starts available at Powell Gardens Colonial Farms. You’ll learn how to start seeds indoors and outdoors, choose crops suited to your garden, and keep them thriving from planting through harvest.

We’ll also cover common garden pests and how to manage them, plus share photos of home gardens for inspiration. Bring your questions and get personalized advice from our gardening experts to help make the most of your Zone 5b fall growing season!

Discover a unique way to display one of nature’s most beautiful plants in this hands-on workshop led by Dakota, Brent, and Kylie! You’ll create your own mounted orchid on a natural wood backing using moss, while learning about orchid growth habits, proper watering, and care. Our team will guide you through each step, from preparing your orchid and moss to creating a secure mount that can be displayed on almost any wall.

Your workshop includes one orchid, a wooden mounting board, moss, and all mounting materials, plus expert instruction and orchid care tips. Whether you’re an experienced plant lover or looking to try something new, you’ll leave with a unique piece of living décor to enjoy at home.