English Gardens is hosting its annual Garden Party on Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2. It will be a weekend packed full of informative gardening and decorating seminars. Come see what’s new for the season!

This event is happening at all six English Gardens locations. Each day will feature workshops and seminars scheduled between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Here is a list of the workshops and seminars happening at each location and time:

SEMINARS

Let’s Garden!
By Nancy Szerlag, Detroit News gardening columnist
Join Nancy as she shares her wealth of knowledge on creating the best garden ever

• Saturday, April 1
  – 10 a.m. at Dearborn Heights
  – 1 p.m. at Royal Oak
  – 4 p.m. at West Bloomfield
• Sunday, April 2
  – 11:30 a.m. at Clinton Twp.
  – 2:30 p.m. at Eastpointe

Edible Gardening: Just Grazing Through
By Janet Macunovich, Garden Designer and Writer
Pick and eat food right from your own garden. Here’s a look at helping traditional vegetables make their way in ornamental beds, and discovering ornamental plants whose qualifications as fruits and vegetables you may have overlooked. Garden designer and writer Janet Macunovich will have you grazing through your whole landscape this year.

• Saturday, April 1
  – 10 a.m. at Clinton Twp.
  – 1 p.m.at West Bloomfield
  – 4 p.m. at Dearborn Heights
• Sunday, April 2
  – 10 a.m. at Eastpointe
  – 1 p.m. at Royal Oak
  – 4 p.m. at Ann Arbor

The Thrills & Spills of Container Gardening
By Four Star Greenhouses
Enjoy a spot of color anywhere by growing plants and flowers in containers. We’ll share lots of ideas and inspiration.

• Saturday, April 1
  – 11:30 a.m. at Royal Oak
  – 1 p.m. at Eastpointe
  – 2:30 p.m. at Ann Arbor
  – 4 p.m. at Clinton Twp.
• Sunday, April 2
  – 11:30 a.m. at Dearborn Heights
  – 2:30 p.m. at Ann Arbor

All About Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are the most popular flowering shrubs, but there are many varieties to choose from. We’ll give you an overview of the differences and help you select the best ones for your garden.

• Saturday, April 1
  – 10 a.m. at Ann Arbor
  – 2:30 p.m. at Clinton Twp.
• Sunday, April 2
  – 10 a.m. at West Bloomfield
  – 11:30 a.m. at Royal Oak
  – 1 p.m. at Eastpointe
  – 4 p.m. at Dearborn Heights

Natural Approaches to Animal Browsing
By Marilyn Cox, I Must Garden
Don’t let pests get the better of us – or our passion for gardening. We’ll explore options to protect your flowers and plants naturally, safely and effectively.

• Saturday, April 1
  – 10 a.m. at Eastpointe
  – 1 p.m. at Dearborn Heights
  – 4 p.m. at Royal Oak
• Sunday, April 2
  – 10 a.m. at Ann Arbor
  – 1 p.m. at West Bloomfield
  – 4 p.m. at Clinton Twp.

Take Back Your Garden and Enjoy the Flower Show!
By Julia Hofley, Plantskydd
Find out how to successfully repel animal browsers from plants that fill garden beds and borders. We’ll also share our list of plants that are NOT on the menu of hungry deer and rabbits.

• Saturday, April 1
  – 10 a.m. at West Bloomfield
  – 1 p.m. at Clinton Twp.
  – 4 p.m. at Eastpointe
• • Sunday, April 2
  – 10 a.m. at Dearborn Heights
  – 1 p.m. at Ann Arbor
  – 4 p.m. at Royal Oak

The New American Lawn
By Barry Green, Jonathon Green
Great lawns start with great soil. Learn about the four steps to growing a beautiful lawn this year.

• Saturday, April 1
  – 11:30 a.m. at Ann Arbor
  – 2:30 p.m. at Dearborn Heights
• Sunday, April 2
  – 10 a.m. at Royal Oak
  – 1 p.m. at Clinton Twp.
  – 4 p.m. at West Bloomfield

Summer Color with Bulbs
By Larry Tenbrink
Dahlias, gladiolas, cannas and lilies pack a lot of punch in the summer garden. We’ll share our newest varieties of summer-flowering bulbs and the help you select the best ones for your garden.

• Saturday, April 1
  – 10 a.m. at Royal Oak

Good Soil, Good Life
By Lisa Grant, Purple Cow Organics
A great garden starts with great soil. Lisa will share tips on gardening organically and improving your soil.

• Saturday, April 1
  – 11:30 a.m. at West Bloomfield
  – 2:30 p.m. at Eastpointe
• Sunday, April 2
  – 10 a.m. at Clinton Twp.

Debunking Garden Myths
By Greg Pizzino You’ve heard them before, but do they work? Greg will share the latest information on what’s what.

• Saturday, April 1
  – 4 p.m. at Ann Arbor

Fairy Gardening
By Larry Kulpa
Learn how to create a garden designed to attract magical fairies.

• Sunday, April 2
  – 1 p.m. at Dearborn Heights

DIY Landscaping: Meet our Garden Coach Lori Heiden
Love to garden, but need a little advice on what to do? Come meet our Garden Coach Lori Heiden, who’ll share ideas on planning the perfect landscape or garden, and how we can help.

• Sunday, April 2
  – 2:30 p.m. at West Bloomfield

Edible Gardening
By Kristie Graber and Elisabeth Johnson
Get tips on growing fruits, vegetables and herbs in your garden.

• Sunday, April 2
  – 4 p.m. at Eastpointe

MAKE IT & TAKE IT WORKSHOPS

Spring Fairy Garden

We’ll supply everything necessary to create a Fairy Garden and take it home. Container and plants may vary.
Advance registration required, online at EnglishGardens.com or in-store.
FEE: $19.99
Value: $24.99

• Saturday, April 1
  – 11:30 a.m. at Clinton Twp., Dearborn Heights and Eastpointe
  – 1 p.m. at Ann Arbor
  – 2:30 p.m. at Royal Oak and West Bloomfield

Air Plant on Driftwood

Create a table-top decoration featuring popular air plants.
Advance registration required, online at EnglishGardens.com or in-store.
FEE: $7.99
Value: $12.99

• Sunday, April 2
  – 11:30 a.m. at Ann Arbor, Eastpointe and West Bloomfield
  – 2:30 p.m. at Clinton Twp., Dearborn Heights and Royal Oak

Kid’s Workshop: Painting Garden Markers

Happening from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
Paint three for $5.
There are many workshops and seminars to learn from!

We’re excited to see you at our informative Garden Party Weekend on April 1 and April 2!