Gardening 101 Class

Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm UTC-04:00

Griffin Gardens | Detroit

Griffin Gardens
Publisher/HostGriffin Gardens
Gardening 101 Class
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Get your hands dirty and learn the basics of growing your own garden from scratch in this fun, laid-back class.
About this Event

Welcome to Gardening 101 Class!

Join us at Griffin Gardens for a fun and informative in-person event where you can learn all the basics of gardening. Whether you're a beginner or just looking to brush up on your skills, this class is perfect for you. Our experienced instructor will cover topics like plant care, soil preparation, and pest control. Get ready to get your hands dirty and bring some greenery into your life!

If you have always wanted to start a garden but felt intimidated or overwhelmed by the growing process or in need of some guidance then this is the class for you. This class is for anyone with an interest in growing food or flowers. Marilyn Griffin, creator of Griffin Gardens, will share and explain the basics of starting and maintaining your own garden. Topics will include: Best locations to place your plants, soil types, our growing zones and what that means, container gardening, how to transplant, and much more!

During this class you will be encouraged to ask as many questions as you want in order to ensure that you walk away ready to start your own garden.

Bring a notebook, writing utensils, and any questions that you may have.

What's included?

  • 2 hour instruction
  • Free seeds
  • 1 transplant
  • Hands on practice transplanting
  • Garden tour

Testimonials:

"Prior to taking the Gardening 101 class at Griffin Gardens I would tell anyone that asked that I’m notorious for killing the “easiest” plants. But after taking the class, I gained an understanding of some basic, foundational pieces that I needed to get started on the right track. Marilyn is an incredible teacher that created an environment free of judgment. She was patient and knowledgeable, and allotted plenty of time to answer all of our questions while still showing us hands-on visuals and techniques. Not only would I take this class again, but I would also recommend it to anyone with ANY questions about gardening. Beautiful time well spent!"

"The thing I took away from the class is that sometimes one can over think starting a garden. The 'rules' need to followed. With Marilyn's class I was able to see first hand that risk is worth the reward when it comes to plants and creating a small starting point is really all one needs. Seeds, soil, a pot, water and sunlight. Simple yet effective. I had a sense of encouragement to try."


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Griffin Gardens, 19400 Bentler Street, Detroit, United States

Tickets

USD 33.85

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