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.

November ▾



Saturday, November 21 from 10am-11:30am OR 1:30pm-3pm
Sunday, November 22 from 1:30pm-3pm
All Earl May Garden Centers - Winter Porch Pot Make-N-Take
(21 Garden Center Locations)

  • Get creative and make a winter porch pot that's uniquely yours! Includes fresh greens and supplies, plus fun upgrades to make it your own. Get creative with us at Earl May Garden Centers! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you'll create your own beautiful winter porch pot, perfect for welcoming guests throughout the holiday season. We'll provide fresh-cut evergreen greens, a container and the supplies you need to create your arrangement. Our Earl May team will be there to offer tips and help you put it all together. Want to make it your own? Choose from additional decorative accents and seasonal upgrades, available at special workshop pricing.
  • Cost: $40
  • Please note: Registration is for the Earl May Garden Centers location listed on this event. Select your preferred workshop date and time when registering.
  • Space is limited for each session, so reserve your spot early! Click on your local Earl May Garden Center below to learn more and register today:
    Ames, Ankeny, Carroll, Cedar Rapids (North), Cedar Rapids (South), Des Moines (South), Grand Island, Grimes, Hastings, Iowa City, Kearney, Lawrence, Lincoln (70th & O), Lincoln (South), Norfolk, Omaha, Shenandoah, Sioux City (East), Sioux City (West), Waukee, West Des Moines



December ▾



Tuesday, December 1 from 6pm-7:30pm
All Earl May Garden Centers - Wreath Make-N-Take Workshop
(21 Garden Center Locations)

  • Get in the holiday spirit at Earl May Garden Centers! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you'll create your own beautiful, fresh-cut Christmas wreath, perfect for welcoming guests throughout the holiday season. We'll provide a 24" Noble Fir wreath, a selection of fresh-cut evergreen greens, red ruscus, and pine cones to make your wreath. Our Earl May team will be there to offer tips and help you put it all together. Want to make it your own? Shop our festive selection of holiday ribbons, bows, berries and decorative accents to give your wreath a personal touch.
  • Cost: $57
    You'll receive a 24" fresh-cut Noble Fir wreath, a selection of fresh-cut greens, red ruscus, pine cones, and hands-on guidance from our Earl May team. Optional upgrades will be available at special workshop pricing.
  • Please note: Registration is for the Earl May Garden Centers location listed on this event. Select your preferred workshop date and time when registering.
  • Space is limited, so reserve your spot early! Click on your local Earl May Garden Center below to learn more and register today:
    Ames, Ankeny, Carroll, Cedar Rapids (North), Cedar Rapids (South), Des Moines (South), Grand Island, Grimes, Hastings, Iowa City, Kearney, Lawrence, Lincoln (70th & O), Lincoln (South), Norfolk, Omaha, Shenandoah, Sioux City (East), Sioux City (West), Waukee, West Des Moines