Join us for Watering 101, where we'll dive into the art and science of proper plant hydration! Discover expert tips and techniques to ensure your green companions thrive, all while enjoying a fun and informative session with fellow plant enthusiasts.
One of the best ways to ensure houseplant success is to start off on the right foot, and that means good potting fundamentals. BAM! That's where we come in! On Saturday, July 20, we'll be rolling up our sleeves for BAM! Houseplant Success: It All Starts With Potting, a hands-on make-and-take workshop where you'll get to pot a plant with the help of our friendly Southwood staff! Your ticket includes a 6" pot and saucer as well as a 4" houseplant that you'll get to pot and take home to add a little POW! to your living space.
Calling all young plant and dino enthusiasts! Step back in time to a world where prehistoric beasts walked among tiny houseplants with Dino Terrariums on Saturday, July 27, at 10 a.m.! Kids of all ages will get to learn how to create their very own Jurassic jungles, complete with lush greenery and miniature dinosaurs, in this fun and educational workshop. Seating is limited, so don't delay!
All supplies will be provided. Each ticket includes:
One glass terrarium
Two houseplants
Three miniature dinosaur figurines
Moss, soil, and rocks
It may be hot outside, but we can feel an eerie chill in the air which can only mean one thing: time to get ready for Halloween! On Saturday, August 10, we're going haunt the block of 11th and Lewis to celebrate the unveiling of our spooky new Bootique at Southwood Home & Garden! The mischief starts at 6 p.m. with an evening of tricks, treats, and Halloween galore for all to enjoy.
A new school year is fast approaching! 📚 Start it off with a bloom at our Back to School Make-n-Take Workshop, where you and your kids can create a beautiful potted houseplant arrangement to give to their teachers (or keep for yourself!). All supplies are provided, but spots are limited to 25 tickets. If you want to make more than one arrangement, or if you have multiple children who want to create arrangements for their teachers, please buy the according amount of tickets.
Mark your calendars: Fall Fest returns on the eve of the fall equinox with a roster full of incredible local artists and vendors! 🍂 Join us on September 21 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to ring in the autumn season with food, art, handmade crafts, and tons of fall fun.
Back by popular demand, Southwood Home & Garden and the Mother Road Market present a new glass terrarium workshop! Recruit some friends, get your tickets, and mark your calendars for a workshop where you'll learn about pairing plants with similar needs to have a successful and beautiful semi-open glass terrarium to add to your living décor collection. You are invited to join us on Thursday evening, September 26th from 6:30 - 8 pm in the Demonstration Kitchen of Mother Road Market. All supplies will be provided. Buy tickets at bit.ly/swglass
Join Paul James for this free seminar to learn even more about how to sow fescue from seed. After all, it’s one thing to read his blog on the subject, but it’s arguably more fun to see and hear him talk about it in person.
“Bulbs are the biggest and best bargain in the world of gardening,” according to Paul James. Join Paul and fellow plant geek Jenn Smith for a free seminar on Saturday, October 12, as they share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for spring-flowering bulbs -- including many you might not be familiar with.
Polish your tiaras and make sure your glass slippers fit, because Cinderella is returning to Southwood on Sunday, October 13! She and her best friend Rapunzel will be here from 2 to 4 p.m. to meet all the little princes and princesses that stop by, and there will be whimsical fall train rides and mini-pumpkin painting as well (first one's free!). Consider this your royal invitation to join the fun!
