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.

July ▾

Tuesday, July 16 - 5pm
Ottumwa, IA - Composting 101 (FREE)
2857 N Ct St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

  • Join Kaylea in an informational class about how to get your own home compost started! Composting has been a beneficial tool that has been used for over 12,000 years and is an easy practice to start at your home!
  • Call (641) 682-5617 or stop in to RSVP so we can save you a seat.
  • See Facebook event for more.

Friday, July 26 - 5pm
Ottumwa, IA - Dish Garden
2857 N Ct St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

  • Looking for that last finishing touch to add to your patio/home this summer? Stop in and join Lillian in making a whimsical dish garden.
  • Cost: $35 per person
  • Class fee includes: 3 plants, 1 dish, soil, and decorative material.
  • Spots are limited, please RSVP by calling (641) 682-5617 or stop in to RSVP so we can save you a seat.

August ▾

Monday, August 5 - 5pm
Ottumwa, IA - Birds. So what?
2857 N Ct St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

  • Birds are an essential part of our ecosystem and due to loss of habitat and other factors, the North American bird population has decreased by 2.9 billion since 1970.
  • Join Cassandra in conversation about why this is happening and what we as gardeners can do to stop this decline.
  • Cost: $10 per person
  • Class fee includes DIY birdfeeder make & take. All attendees will receive a 10% off wild bird coupon to use on 8/5.
  • Spots are limited, please RSVP by calling (641) 682-5617 or stop in to RSVP so we can save you a seat.