Classes & Special Events

Four Friends Holiday Weekend

Gather your friends and step into a wonderland of holiday magic filled with beautifully decorated trees, sparkling displays, and festive cheer! Bring the whole family for free kids’ crafts, enjoy Durdle Donuts, hot cider, and hot chocolate, and enter our holiday gift card raffle. Visit all Four Friends garden centers to complete your punch card and win big—Saturday winners get four $50 gift cards, Friday and Sunday winners get four $25 gift cards. Join the fun, shop local, and share the joy of the season!
Four Friends Tour Destinations 1. Casey's Garden Shop 1505 N. Main Street, Bloomington 2. AB Hatchery & Garden Center 916 E Grove Street, Bloomington 3. Growing Grounds 1610 S Main St, Bloomington 4. Wendell Niepagen Greenhouses 2010 Fox Creek Rd, Bloomington Tour Hours Friday 5:00-8PM Saturday 8AM-6PM Sunday 9AM-5PM

Winter Porch Pot Class at Niepagen's Greenhouse

Come on in and learn how to create your very own Winter Greens Porch Pot with Kelsey at Wendell Niepagen's Greenhouse (2010 Fox Creek Rr, Bloomington, IL. $50 class fee includes: Spruce tip, Fraser fir and white pine greens, soil, and a 10" in diameter fiber pot (these are used as a drop-in to your current porch pot). -Payment is taken at time of class. ***Additional fancy greens and decorations can be purchased here*** Make sure to bring garden gloves and pruners if you have a pair! We will be in an unheated building so be sure to bundle up for the weather. Can't wait to see you there!

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Winter Porch Pot Class at Casey’s

Come on in and learn how to create your very own Winter Greens Porch Pot with Kelsey at Casey's Garden Shop $50 class fee includes: Spruce tip, Fraser fir and white pine greens, soil, and a 10" in diameter fiber pot (these are used as a drop-in to your current porch pot). -Payment is taken at time of class. ***Additional fancy greens and decorations can be purchased here*** Make sure to bring garden gloves and pruners if you have a pair! We will be in an unheated building so be sure to bundle up for the weather. Can't wait to see you there!

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Grinch Tree at Casey's

Join us in creating a cute Grinch Tree for the holiday season, perfect for a gift or to sit on your front porch. Class fee is $35 and includes a 6"pot, soil, fresh evergreen branches and assorted decorations to create a one-of-a-kind piece! We will be in an unheated space so be sure to dress warm, bring your gloves & pruners! Payment is taken day of. Can't wait to see you here!

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Winter Porch Pot Class at Danvers Vault

Call (309) 963-6361 to sign up Event organizer Danvers Vault
Location: 101 W Exchange St, Danvers, IL
Back by popular demand! Please RSVP so we know how many to plan for and to ensure we get enough for the class! The $50 class fee will include a peat pot, winter evergreens, choice of glitter twigs (red, silver or gold), a sprig of berries and some pine cones!

Sips & Winter Porch Pots at Erin's

Join Kelsey on the road at Run N' Erin's Bar & Grill to create a beautiful winter porch pot. Class fee is $55 and includes a 6" peat pot, soil, fraser fur and white pine greens, glittery twigs (assorted colors), 3 pine cones, and berries. Food and drink will be separate. ***Please bring cash for the class fee, pruners, and gloves. Can't wait to see you there!
Location: Run N' Erin's 1107 W. Locust St Bloomington, IL 61701

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