Reserve a spot in any classes that catch your eye by calling us right away at (507) 289-6068 or (507) 289-0022 as class sizes are limited. Please check out our unique classes for children, too. We look forward to seeing you!

Monday, June 16:

What to Buy?
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Sargent’s North
Instructor: Wendy Jasper

You see them but how are they used? Preen, Osmocote, Miracle Gro, and many other gardening products can be confusing. You can always ask our staff questions, and this class is specifically designed to help take away the stress of deciding which products you need. All gardeners welcome to join us.

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Wednesday, June 18:

Edward Scissorhands
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Sargent’s North
Instructor: Nick Sargent

Topiary evergreens are a beauty to see in the yard. Pruning is necessary to keep the desired shape and with a little help, you’ll become Edward Scissorshands before you know it. Demonstrations will be given on how to trim topiaries, prune hedges, spreading junipers, and other evergreens.

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Saturday, June 28:

Butterfly Gardening
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Sargent’s North
Instructor: Jeff Feece

Butterflies flying in the yard, flittering here and there, adding life and beauty. Stop in and learn from landscape designer, Jeff Feece, how to invite these picturesque creatures into your landscape.

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Thursday, July 10:

Cooking with Herbs (Pre-registration required)
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Sargent’s North
Fee: $10.00 general public / $8.00 for Rewards Club members
Instructor: Wendy Jasper

Turn those pretty little plants into fine cuisine. Herbs are an excellent way to add flavor, pizzazz, and nutrition to ordinary recipes. Join Wendy as she combines her passion for gardening with her love of cooking, and turns ordinary fare into an extraordinary dinner. Bring a recipe to share, if you like. Fee includes generous tastings of many herb delights.

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Thursday, July 24:

Harvesting and Preserving Your Herbs
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Sargent’s North
Instructor: Wendy Jasper

Basil, chives, and thyme are thriving in your garden. What do you do now? Learn how to harvest your herbs and preserve them for use later in the year. Freezing, drying, and creating herb oils are all ways of preservation, which will be discussed.

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Perennial Week at Sargent’s, August 4th through 10th

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Monday, August 4:

Perennial Diseases and What You Need to Know
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Sargent’s North
Instructor: Wendy Jasper

New to perennial gardening? Come and learn about common disease problems in perennial gardening. There are numerous products available to help your flowers flourish.  Through chemical control and gardening practices, you can contribute to your garden’s success for all seasons.

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Wednesday, August 6:

Dare to Garden
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Sargent’s North
Instructor: Wendy Jasper

There are zillions of awesome plants. Some are so great that you probably have ten of the same kind in your garden! Although these plants are wonderful, do you want to try something new? Come check out the variety here at Sargent's while Wendy shows and tells you about many of them.

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Saturday, August 9:

Gardening with Perennials
10:00 a.m.
Location: Sargent’s on 2nd
Instructor: Tami Smith

Do you have some trouble spots in the garden? Is it dry in one area and wet in another? Dr. Tami is opening her practice and holds the cure for many of those tough areas.

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(Tentative) Saturday, September 6

Get your 'Feet Wet'
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Sargent’s North
Instructors: Polly Noser and Katy Muehling

Thinking about incorporating water into your landscape? Water gardening can be a scary topic but landscape designers, Polly and Katy, will start you off with great ideas for small ponds and pondless waterfalls which require less maintenance. During this seminar, water gardening essentials will be discussed including location, installation, pumps, filters, liners, ecology and plantings in and around the pond.

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Saturday, October 4

Fall Gardening
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Sargent's North
Instructor: Nick Sargent

Join us as we go through our gardens to show you what to do in your garden. From pruning your maple to cutting back your coneflower, we’ll show you some of the essential steps for your garden to master the Minnesota winter. Dress for the weather, we’ll be outside.