Upcoming Events & Workshops
Chocolate Bar & Truffle Making Workshop!
Saturday, October 10 | 1:00–3:00 PM
Grab a friend, bring your sweet tooth, and join us in the barn for a deliciously fun afternoon of chocolate making!
Gouda Giggles will guide you through a hands-on chocolate experience where you’ll create your own custom chocolate bars and handmade truffles from start to finish.
Advance registration is required. Space is limited.
Workshop minimum: Please note: This workshop requires a minimum of 8 participants.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.guidinggreenthumbs.com/workshops/p/chocolate-making-workshop
Kid's Halloween Craft & Create Experience!
A Spooktacular Kids’ Halloween Experience 🎃👻
Sunday, October 11 | 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Bring the kids to the farm for a festive Halloween experience filled with creativity, treats, and just the right amount of spooky!
Kids will get to paint their own pumpkin, decorate a cloth trick-or-treat bag, and create a festive paper pumpkin garland to take home for a little handmade Halloween décor. Once their creations are complete, gather the whole family at our spooky Halloween photo backdrop for some fun fall photos and memories.
This event is part of our fundraising efforts to help recover from the flood damage experienced in late July of this year. Thank you for supporting our journey!
$40 per child, accompanying adults FREE!
REGISTER HERE: https://www.guidinggreenthumbs.com/workshops/p/kids-halloween-experience
Learn To Dig, Divide & Store Dahlia Tubers
Growing beautiful dahlias is only half the fun—learning how to successfully save them from year to year is the next step!
Join me for an in-person, hands-on lesson covering the entire process of digging, dividing, and storing dahlia tubers for winter. We’ll start in the field with a demonstration of how and when to properly dig your dahlia clumps, then walk through cleaning, identifying viable tubers, finding the eyes, and safely dividing a clump.
Register Here: https://www.guidinggreenthumbs.com/workshops/p//dahlia-dig-divide-store-workshop
The Great Pumpkin Carve-Off!
🎃 The Great Pumpkin Carve-Off!
Friday, October 23, 2026 | Guiding Green Thumbs Farm
Join us for our first Great Pumpkin Carve-Off!
🔪 Pumpkin Carving Competition — Adults & Ages 21+ | $45 entry fee
Your registration includes your pumpkin, carving tools and supplies, use of shared specialty tools, refreshments, snacks, and entry into the competition.
Advance registration is required.
Carve. Create. Compete. Chill. 🎃 This event is part of our fundraising efforts to help recover from the flood damage experienced in late July of this year. Thank you for supporting our journey!
Workshop minimum: Please note: This workshop requires a minimum of 12 participants.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.guidinggreenthumbs.com/workshops/p/pumpkin-carve-off
Holiday Wreath Making Workshops!
Holiday Wreath Making Workshops Are Back! 🎄
One of our favorite workshops of the season is returning to the Big Red Barn!
Join us for a festive, hands-on Holiday Wreath Making Workshop where you’ll create a beautiful, full-sized evergreen wreath using fresh seasonal greens and a gorgeous assortment of natural accents, ribbons, and embellishments.
No experience is needed—we’ll walk you through the entire process from start to finish, with plenty of room to make your wreath completely your own. Come with friends, bring your holiday spirit, and enjoy a cozy, creative experience in the barn while making something beautiful for your home.
✨ Multiple workshop dates will be available- Preview dates here! https://www.guidinggreenthumbs.com/workshops/p/holiday-wreath-making
🎟️ Registration opens October 1st!
Grapevine Witch’s Hat Crafting Class
Saturday, October 3 | 1:00–3:00 PM
Join us in the barn for a bewitchingly creative fall workshop! Using natural grapevines, you'll create your own rustic witch hat from scratch, then make it uniquely yours with an assortment of dried flowers and botanical accents grown right here on the farm.
Workshop minimum: Please note: This workshop requires a minimum of 8 participants.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.guidinggreenthumbs.com/workshops/p/witchs-hat-workshop
Edible Charcuterie Canvas Workshop
Edible Charcuterie Canvas Create n’ Sip!
Thursday, September 24 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Turn charcuterie into a work of art! Join Gouda Giggles and Guiding Green Thumbs in the barn for a fun, hands-on Create n’ Sip evening where food and creativity come together.
Space is limited. Advance registration is required.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.guidinggreenthumbs.com/workshops/p/edible-charcuterie-canvas
Grow A Summer Cutting Garden Workshop
Join us for an immersive workshop where you'll learn the art of creating a vibrant summer cutting garden! In this hands-on session, we’ll explore the best flowers for cutting, focusing on varieties that bloom throughout the summer months and best of all- they love to be directly seeded into the ground. No indoor lights, no experience required!
Workshop Highlights:
Choosing the Right Flowers: Discover which annuals and perennials thrive in our climate. We'll discuss the popular choices like sunflowers, zinnias, and dahlias, along with tips for starting from seed.
Planning Your Garden Layout: Learn how to design your cutting garden for beauty and productivity. We’ll provide guidance on spacing, color coordination, and succession planting to ensure a continuous supply of blooms.
Soil Health and Preparation: Understand the importance of healthy soil. We’ll share methods for soil testing, amending, and creating an environment that supports strong, vibrant plants.
Maintenance Practices: Gain insights into watering, fertilizing, and pest management tailored for cut flower gardens. Tips on how to harvest your blooms to encourage more growth will also be covered.
Date and Time:
Saturday May 16, 2026
10:00am-11:00am
Whether you're a seasoned gardener looking to expand your knowledge or a beginner eager to nurture your green thumb, this workshop will equip you with everything you need to create a stunning summer cutting garden. Come dig in with us and cultivate beauty that you can enjoy all season long!
Regiaster here: https://www.guidinggreenthumbs.com/workshops/p/summer-cutting-garden
Mother's Day Weekend Flower Market Event
Mother’s Day Weekend Garden Market
Elevate your Mother’s Day gifting strategy with a one-stop garden experience designed to delight. Our Mother’s Day Weekend Garden Market will be stocked with premium, farm-fresh florals and curated local goods—no last-minute scrambling, no generic bouquets.
Choose from our selection of:
Fresh-cut flower bouquets
Build Your Own Bouquet Bar (bring Mom or choose your favorites for a perfect customizable bouquet)
Thoughtfully curated local goods—perfect add-ons for a standout gift bundle
Curated dahlia tuber packages, gift boxed and ready to gift & grow
Discovering Dahlias- Your Guide To Growing Your Best Blooms Yet!
April 18 | 1:00–2:30 PM | In Person
Dreaming of armloads of stunning dahlias all summer long? Join us for an engaging, in-person workshop where you’ll learn everything you need to know to grow thriving dahlias in Zone 6a.
Whether you’re planting your first tuber or looking to improve your blooms, this class will walk you through the essential steps for success—from planting and soil preparation to staking, fertilizing, and harvesting armloads of flowers.
We’ll also share practical tips and tricks learned right here on our flower farm, including how to grow stronger plants, get bigger blooms, and extend your cutting season.
Topics will include:
When and how to plant dahlias in our region
Soil preparation and ideal growing conditions
Staking and supporting plants for healthy growth
Fertilizing and watering strategies
Pinching, cutting, and encouraging more blooms
Common mistakes and how to avoid them
Bring your questions—there will be time for live Q&A so you can leave feeling confident and ready for a spectacular dahlia season.
Perfect for beginner and intermediate gardeners alike.
Dahlias On Tap @ S&S Brewery
Join us for ‘Dahlias on Tap’ ~ A Dahlia-Growing Workshop
Hosted by local flower farmer and educator Shelley Haefner of Guiding Green Thumbs LLC, this engaging presentation will walk you through the complete dahlia-growing process—from the moment you receive your tubers to harvesting armfuls of stunning blooms.
Your ticket includes:
🌸 Three dahlia tubers to take home and grow
🍺 A farm-brewed beer, wine or cider
🎤 Live presentation and interactive Q&A session
🛍 An exclusive discount on additional dahlia tubers from our website
Come sip, learn, and leave ready to grow a spectacular dahlia garden this year. Spots are limited—reserve your seat here: https://www.guidinggreenthumbs.com/workshops/p/dahlias-on-tap
Online Dahlia Tuber Sale
Online Dahlia Tuber Sale
Our annual dahlia tuber sale goes live February 28, featuring 130+ Certified Naturally Grown varieties and 3,000+ tubers—curated for standout garden performance and exceptional cut-flower production. Browse the full catalog in advance, build your wishlist, and secure your favorites before they sell out.
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