Events

Homestead Gardens offers seminars, workshops, and special events throughout the year including featured gardening experts, activities for the kids, popular local music, and much more. The Homestead “experience” makes us a first-rate travel destination, and with special events, festivals and workshops in virtually every month of the year, you’ll want to bring the whole family to join in on the fun!

Job Fair at Homestead Gardens

(Davidsonville Store)

February 18, 2012 : 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Interviewing for the following positions:

→ CASHIERS

→ GRAPHIC DESIGNER

→ LOADERS

→ SALES ASSOCIATES

→ STOCKERS

→ FRONT END SUPERVISOR

→ LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SALES

→ WEEKEND RECEPTIONIST

→ GREEN GOODS RECEIVERS

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Winter Workshops

Weekends from January 28 - March 4
Davidsonville and Severna Park

To register for Winter Workshops in Davidsonville, call customer service at 410-798-5000. To register for Winter Workshops in Severna Park, call customer service at 410-384-7966.

Don't let winter get to you. Use the down-time to hone your gardening skills and learn something new. Cover basics such as lawncare, pruning and planting. Or get how-tos on composting or choosing great-looking border plants. And for those with an eye for beauty can learn about orchids or plant a stunning indoor terrarium. Our workshops offer something for everyone at both our Davidsonville AND Severna Park locations!

Reptiles and Amphibians of Southern Maryland: $5
Saturday, February 18th
11am – Davidsonville
What is that salamander with the bright blue tail? Why are some Copperheads gray and black? Join naturalist Andy Brown and some of his animal friends for an informative talk to learn how to identify various reptiles and amphibians that live locally and see how you can be a part of the state’s five-year study tracking these important creatures.

Black Gold: The Art of Composting: $5
Saturday, February 18th
11am – Severna Park    
2pm - Davidsonville
All that those kitchen scraps and garden waste you lug out to the trash is actually the base for rich, nutritious compost. And the process is ridiculously easy. Gene Sumi takes you through the process from start to finish.

Creating Fairy Gardens: $30
Sunday, February 19th
11am – Davidsonville    
2pm – Severna Park
The housing market is tough for everybody. So how about creating the perfect home for fairies? An ethereal container garden for both inside or out is the ideal home for fairies, pixies and sprites. For believers of all ages.

Bonsai Basics: $30
Sunday, February 19th
11am – Severna Park    
2pm - Davidsonville
This is a class for those who have always wanted to try, but don’t know the first thing about the ancient Japanese art of Bonsai. Participants will work on their own bonsai, which they will take home. Bring your own pair of sharp, clean pruners.

→ click here for a complete schedule

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Next Golden Spades Meeting

Tuesday, February 7, 2012 :: 10:00 a.m. (Davidsonville)

“Starting Flowers and Vegetables from Seeds”

The creation of new plants from seeds is a special part of gardening at home. There are so many types and varieties of plants that you can grow from seeds available from local garden centers, on-line seed suppliers and from the seeds recovered from plants you have grown the previous year.

Our February meeting will focus on when and how to start new plants, starting with seed selection, germination and transplanting your seedling plants to the garden or containers.  As always, we want you to bring your questions and maybe a friend who might be interested in our topic.

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Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Fee: $75 | Garden Club Members: $67.50

Space is limited to 106 attendees so sign up now to reserve your seat on the bus.
Register at Customer Service or by calling 410.798-5000

Check-in begins at 9am
Bus leaves at 10am
 
Bus leaves Philly at 6pm
Arrives at Homestead at 9pm