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2025 Classes
Join us this year for webinars, workshops and classes in our stores. We take a break from in-store classes for most of April and May, and resume events in June. Webinars continue throughout the year!
Rose Selection Assistance
With the Arlington Rose Foundation
Sunday, May 11, 11:00 – 3:00 pm
Fair Oaks Store
Visit our rose section this Mother’s Day for assistance selecting the perfect rose for your garden! Members of the Arlington Rose Foundation will be available together with our rose specialists to answer your questions and help you decide among our many beautiful varieties.
Fun with Roses: How to Photograph and Showcase Your Blooms
With the Arlington Rose Foundation
Friday, May 16, 1:00 pm
Webinar
Calling all rose growers and photographers! The Arlington Rose Foundation is offering a class for you! For awards, recognition and inspiration, learn techniques to share and showcase your rose beauties in friendly horticulture and photography competitions.
The Arlington Rose Foundation Spring Rose & Photo competition will be held at our Fair Oaks location on May 24 and 25!
Gardening with Tropicals
Tuesday, May 20, 12:00 pm
Webinar
Summer is almost here and it’s the perfect time to add tropical plants to our gardens, decks and patios! Bring a slice of paradise home with the oversized foliage and vibrant blooms of colocasia, hibiscus, canna, mandevilla and much more. Peg will discuss her favorite tropical plants as well as a variety of inspirational ways to include them in your garden.
Rose & Photography Show
Presented by the Arlington Rose Foundation
Saturday, May 24, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 25, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fair Oaks Store
Join the Arlington Rose Foundation for their annual Rose & Photography Show! This show is open to the public, with a photography show, silent auction and opportunity to have your rose questions answered by members of the Arlington Rose Foundation. For more information, visit https://www.arlingtonrose.org/
Inspirational Garden Paths
Saturday, June 14, 10:00 am
Fair Oaks Store
Shaded or sunny, with slate, stone, mulch or gravel, garden paths set the tone as you walk through the landscape. In this class, join Peg for an inspirational showcase of many styles, plants and materials you can use to create beautiful garden walkways, long or short.
Georgia Peach Truck
Saturday, June 14, all stores (times listed below)
Pre-orders due Saturday, June 7
The Georgia Peach Truck is returning to Merrifield with farm-fresh peaches and pecans! The Georgia Peach Truck recommends pre-ordering as they cannot guarantee they will have enough peaches for walk-up customers. Click each of the locations below to visit their website and place your pre-order for delivery to your closest Merrifield location. If you have questions about your peaches order, you can contact the Georgia Peach Truck directly through their website.
Gainesville Store
Saturday, June 14, 9:00 – 10:30 am
Click here to place an order.
Fair Oaks Store
Saturday, June 14, 12:00 – 1:30 pm
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Merrifield Store
Saturday, June 14, 3:00 – 4:30 pm
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Georgia Peach Truck
Thursday, July 17, all stores (times listed below)
Pre-orders due Thursday, July 10
The Georgia Peach Truck is returning to Merrifield with farm-fresh peaches and pecans! The Georgia Peach Truck recommends pre-ordering as they cannot guarantee they will have enough peaches for walk-up customers. Click each of the locations below to visit their website and place your pre-order for delivery to your closest Merrifield location. If you have questions about your peaches order, you can contact the Georgia Peach Truck directly through their website.
Gainesville Store
Thursday, July 17, 9:00 – 10:30 am
Click here to place an order.
Fair Oaks Store
Thursday, July 17, 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Click here to place an order.
Merrifield Store
Thursday, July 17, 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Click here to place an order.