Upcoming “Book Signing”

Dishing Up VirginiaPatrick Evans-Hylton’s new cookbook “Dishing Up Virginia” has just arrived.  We are looking forward to his visit to Countryside Gardens.  Come by and get your copy today & have him personalize it for you on May 18th at our BOOK SIGNING at 11 am.  It would make a great shower gift for a new bride or a great addition to any cookbook collection.

Mark your calendarSaturday, April 20th

Classes are FREE and held indoors if inclement weather

10am ~ Thinking Strategically in the vegetable garden. What & when to plant for best results. From the earth to the sky, our grower & garden pharmacy expert answer all your questions. 

11am ~ Herbs To Know And Grow ~ Always a favorite, Nicole from Virginia’s largest organic herb farm brings her vast knowledge and her homemade lavender lemonade.

1pm ~ What’s new for 2013 ~ Sure to be a lot of OH MY’S & OH WOW’S. We’ll show off some of the newest plants, unique gifts and home and garden products.

2pm ~ Powerful Perennials ~ Introduction to some of the best NEW and underused perennials for 2013. Rich Poulin from The Perennial farm

3pm ~ It’s time you grow up!! Short on space, have a small garden or balcony? Try vertical gardening. Let us show you the latest methods, containers and plant care.

4pm ~ Making The Rounds ~ A how to demonstration on making and care of a living wreath.

Sunday, April 21st

1pm. ~ The living wall planter. Demo on creating a self watering indoor or outdoor wall planter that can be expanded to create a living wall.

 2pm ~  “Terrascaping” ~ Terrarium gardening is one of the hottest trends. We’ll show you the top plants, proper planting,care and how to terrascape for a WOW effect.

 3pm ~ Container Gardening ~ Sun, Shade,Tropical, Formal, Whimiscal. You name it. We have a plant selection for them all. Lots of tricks to have the most luxurious containers.

FREE Potato Class

Saturday, March 23 ~ 10 AM
TUB O’ SPUDS CLASS

Have you ever tasted fresh dug potatoes?
You don’t know what you’re missing!

Potato in hand

The sweet succulent flavor is unparalleled.

The why, when and how to grow potatoes in containers. PLEASE call 722-9909 for seating.

Happy Birthday to Us

Join us Saturday March 16th for FREE Classes 

10 am to Noon ~ TOOL SHARPENING ~ Bring in your gardening tools for a free demonstration and sharpening of your garden tools.

11 am ~ FAIRY & GNOME GARDENING CLASS ~ A how to demonstration on creating the perfect Indoor or Outdoor miniature garden

NOON  Birthday cake animated ~ It wouldn’t be a birthday without a cake ENJOY REFRESHMENTS

1 pm ~ TOP 10 HOUSEPLANTS FOR YOUR HOME & OFFICE ~ NASA’s list of the top 10 beneficial plants – you’ll learn the different benefits and care of each

2 pm ~ PLANNING A VEGETABLE GARDEN ~ Are you new to vegetable gardening and unsure where to  begin or just want a few helpful suggestions? This is the class for you.

Tomatoes & Peppers

tomato & pepper  Has cabin fever started to set in? Planning your upcoming vegetable garden always helps.  We will be growing many new tomato & pepper plants this season. Click on our “Garden Products” tab under the Garden Center tab and check out our 2013 Tomato & 2013 Pepper Lists.