Events & Classes

Find classes on houseplants, seed starting, herbs, veggie growing, tree planting, lawn care and more by clicking on the drop-down for each month. More classes will be added soon!

For questions about specific classes,
please contact your local Earl May Garden Center.

September



Friday, September 12 - 6pm
Ottumwa, IA - September Houseplant Club: Painted Cactus Rocks
2857 N Ct St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
  • Have a hard time with cacti? These cacti rocks are cute, and best of all, they're carefree! Join us for a fun night of crafting, followed by FREE plant bingo.
  • Cost: $10 per person
  • Stop in to the garden center or give us a call at (641) 682-5617 to pre-register. See you there!
  • See Facebook event for more.


October



Saturday, October 4 - 10am-3pm
Iowa City, IA - Fall Market
1901 Lower Muscatine Rd, Iowa City, IA 52240
  • Join us for our Fall Market at the garden center on Saturday, October 4th from 10am-3pm. We're so excite to see you all and celebrate the fall season.
  • Here's a look at a few of our vendors so far. We'll be posting more as we keep growing, plus highlighting each one as well, so stay tuned! Iowa City animal shelter, Timber Grove Coffee Co. (coffee truck), Tacos Xico (food truck), The Charmed Chapter, Midwest Fresh Farms, Bitchin Stitchin Girls, Charco Soap, JW Sharpening
  • See Facebook event for more.
Friday, October 10 - 6pm
Ottumwa, IA - October Houseplant Club: Dried Leaf Sun Catchers and Prop Jar
2857 N Ct St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
  • Create a stunning preserved leaf sun catcher and prop jar craft with us! Followed by FREE plant bingo.
  • Cost: $20 per person
  • Stop in to the garden center or give us a call at (641) 682-5617 to pre-register. See you there!
  • See Facebook event for more.


November



Friday, November 14 - 6pm
Ottumwa, IA - November Houseplant Club: Painted Turkey Pots
2857 N Ct St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
  • Join us for our November Houseplant Club on Friday, November 14th at 6pm! Get in the turkey day spirit with these painted clay pots, complete with croton feathers.
  • Cost: $15 per person
  • Stop in to the garden center or give us a call at (641) 682-5617 to pre-register. See you there!
  • See Facebook event for more.