Events & Workshops
Join us for workshops and events designed to inspire gardeners of all levels!
Learn landscaping tips, explore new plants, and get creative with seasonal projects.
native plant expo
Join us for a day dedicated to celebrating, learning about, and connecting over native plants with the SDSU Native Plant Initiative.
Located in The Café at Landscape Garden Centers. Free to attend.
10:15 AM: Flora Fosters Fauna: Selecting Native Plants for Wildlife with Speaker Tyler Geltmacher
11:15 AM: Permission to Pick: Etiquette and Laws of Seed Harvesting on Different Lands with Speaker Allison Boehm
12:15 PM: Crack, Chill, Soak, Sprout: Native Seed Germination Demystified with Speaker Alex Kovary
1:15 PM: Native Plants for Birds with Speaker Anna Manson
Also Featuring:
Kids’ Craft Table
Native Plants for Sale
father’s day bbq
Celebrate the dads, grill masters, and garden legends in your life with a Father’s Day BBQ at Landscape Garden Centers! We’re teaming up with BBQ Heaven at Fireplace Professionals to bring the heat — and the fun — on Sunday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
We’re serving a complimentary lunch grilled to perfection by the pros at BBQ Heaven on their featured grill. Snap a free polaroid with Dad plus get 20% off all trees and shrubs.
Summer Solstice
Join us for a joyful day honoring the sun, growth, and new beginnings as we celebrate the longest day of the year.
From ancient festivals to modern garden gatherings, the summer solstice is all about light, life, and the simple joy of being present in nature.
Cost: $20 per workshop or $40 for Workshop Pass (includes access to all 3 workshops).
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Yoga in the Greenhouse
Start your day with a refreshing 1-hour yoga session. Yoga mats are encouraged for this session - please bring your own mat or blanket.
9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Singing Bowl Meditation
Relax and reset with the calming sounds of singing bowls. Yoga mats are encouraged for this session - please bring your own mat or blanket.
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Seeds of Intention Workshop
Write down your personal intentions on biodegradable paper, then plant them alongside a calming lavender plant. Take home your plant as a living reminder of growth and new beginnings. Includes all materials.
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Sunflower Growing Competition – FREE
Think you can grow the tallest sunflower? Pick up a mammoth sunflower and let the growing begin! Kids will nurture their plants all summer long and submit their sunflower’s height in September for a chance to win fun prizes. Fun for all ages!
Sunflower Growing Competition
Think you can grow the tallest sunflower? Pick up a mammoth sunflower and let the growing begin! Kids will nurture their plants all summer long and submit their sunflower’s height in September for a chance to win fun prizes. It’s FREE and fun for all ages!
red, white & bloom
Join us for a fun-filled day as we kick off our Kids Corner with a patriotic twist!
For $10 kids can decorate red, white & blue-themed pots, plant festive flowers (sold separately), cool off with ice cream sandwiches, and enjoy a star-spangled scavenger hunt. Perfect for kids of all ages!
Candle Making Workshop with Ironwood Candle Co.
Love candles? Come pour your own with Ironwood Candle Co. Create your own custom candle during this hands-on workshop at Landscape Garden Centers.
During the workshop, you’ll choose your favorite scent and learn the candle-making process step by step. All supplies are provided, and you’ll leave with a beautifully hand-poured candle.
Tickets are $50. All supplies included. Space is limited.
Green Choice Rewards Members - Want to use your one free workshop registration? Give us a call at 605-338-0706.
succulent workshop
Join us for a hands-on workshop all about succulents and cacti! Bring your own container or purchase one here, then fill it with your choice of heat-loving plants.
Learn how to design, plant, and care for your succulent and cactus.
Enjoy special pricing on succulent & cactus soil.
$15 registration + cost of materials. Space is limited.
Green Choice Rewards Members - Want to use your one free workshop registration? Give us a call at 605-338-0706 to register.
LEMONADE STAND SHOWDOWN
Get ready for a refreshing twist on fun! The Lemonade Stand Showdown invites kids ages 6–14 to set up their own lemonade stand and compete for prizes. $10 entry fe
Participants will serve up samples to event-goers, who will vote for their favorites in three fun categories:
Best Tasting Lemonade
Most Creative Recipe
Best Stand Design
Event-goers who sample 5 lemonades and cast their vote will earn a $5 off coupon to use on a Garden Center purchase.
How It Works:
Customers get 5 tokens and a voting slip at the door
Use tokens to sample lemonade
Vote and receive $5 off your Garden Center purchase
Voting ends at 12:00 p.m. and winners will announced shortly after. Kids can redeem tokens for prizes!
Please bring your own table—supplies are not provided. Setup begins at 9:30 a.m.
FLOWERS AFTER HOURS
Unwind with us at Flowers After Hours - a relaxed sip & shop event in the Garden Center. Enjoy 20% off everything while you sip, shop, and soak in the summer vibes.
Sangria bar + snacks
Propagation Station
Door prizes
Whether you’re looking to refresh your garden, find a new favorite plant, or just looking for a night out, we’d love to see you there.
Herb Garden workshop
Join us for a fun evening of planting and snacking during our Herb Garden Workshop! You'll create your own custom herb garden with a 16-inch fiber pot, potting soil, and your choice of four fresh herbs to take home and enjoy.
While you build your garden, treat yourself to a delicious charcuterie spread and your choice of beverage — because good food and good plants just go together.
Come relax, snack, and leave with something fresh and homegrown!
Spots are limited — sign up today!
Green Choice Rewards Members - Want to use your one free workshop? Give us a call at 605-338-0706 to register.
Summer Kick Off
Kick off summer with a fun, free activity! Kids can create their own summer bucket list full of goals and adventures. All supplies provided.
Summer Kick Off
Kick off summer with a fun, free activity! Kids can create their own summer bucket list full of goals and adventures. All supplies provided.
pizza GARDEN WORKSHOP
Grow it. Make it. Eat it.
Join us for a fun and interactive Pizza Garden Workshop! You'll learn the basics of planting while creating your very own container garden filled with pizza-perfect ingredients like basil, oregano, tomatoes, and peppers.
Each ticket includes all materials to grow your garden, 2 slices of Charlie’s Pizza, and a beverage of your choice.
Bring your green thumb (or just your appetite) and leave with something you grew yourself—and can eat later!
Green Choice Rewards Members - Want to use your one free workshop? Give us a call at 605-338-0706 to register!
Vanilla Gorilla Frozen Treats
Vanilla Gorilla Frozen Treats will be here Saturday, May 11 from 12 - 3 p.m., serving up the best scoops and all your favorite toppings!
Vanilla Gorilla Frozen Treats
Vanilla Gorilla Frozen Treats will be here Saturday, May 10 from 1 - 3 p.m., serving up the best scoops and all your favorite toppings!
Container Gardening Workshop
Dig in and kick off the season with our Container Gardening Workshop!
In this hands-on workshop, our plant experts will guide you through selecting the right plants, pairing beautiful color combinations, and learning proper care techniques to keep your container thriving all season long.
Bring your own container or purchase one from our large selection.
Workshop Fee: $15 + cost of materials.
Includes soil (for up to a 12" container), gloves, and expert instruction. Plant materials and containers are priced separately based on your selections.
Green Choice Rewards Members - Want to use your one free workshop? Give us a call at 605-338-0706 to register!
Container Gardening Workshop
Dig in and kick off the season with our Container Gardening Workshop!
In this hands-on workshop, our plant experts will guide you through selecting the right plants, pairing beautiful color combinations, and learning proper care techniques to keep your container thriving all season long.
Bring your own container or purchase one from our large selection.
Workshop Fee: $15 + cost of materials.
Includes soil (for up to a 12" container), gloves, and expert instruction. Plant materials and containers are priced separately based on your selections.
Green Choice Rewards Members - Want to use your one free workshop? Give us a call at 605-338-0706 to register!
Mother’s Day
Celebrate Mother's Day with us at Landscape Garden Centers!
We've got all the things moms love: gift baskets, handprint pots for kids to personalize, Vanilla Gorilla Frozen Treats (May 10–11), and free Polaroid photos for all moms on Mother's Day.
And of course—our greenhouse and nursery are blooming with beautiful annuals and perennials!
Paint-Your-Own-Planter
Join us on April 12 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. for Paint-Your-Own-Planter. For $25 you can customize a 5" terracotta pot with your own unique design, then plant an annual to bring it to life.
Register now and walk-in anytime between 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on April 12. All ages welcome. $25 fee includes all supplies.
Golden Gnome Scavenger Hunt
Find a Golden Gnome and you will receive a 10% off coupon!
Play April 5 – April 19, 2025.
Every day we will hide 3 Golden Gnomes throughout the greenhouse.
Each day, we’ll share a daily clue on our social media channels. Use the clue to help you find a Golden Gnome and you could receive a reward.
black iris food truck
Black Iris Food Truck will here from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. during the Garden Center Reopening serving premium coffee, tea, smoothies & baked goods.
Garden Center Reopening
Spring is in the air and we're officially reopening the Garden Center on March 28! Shop fresh new arrivals, your favorite houseplants, garden décor, and landscaping essentials!
Black Iris Food Truck will here from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. serving premium coffee, tea, smoothies & baked goods.
Spring Hiring Event
Join us Thursday, March 6th, from 3–6 PM for our Spring Hiring Event during Green Career Week! Walk-in interviews will be held in the Design Studio across from the Garden Center. Apply on-site or at landscapegardencenters.com/careers. Questions? Message us or call 605-338-0706. We can't wait to meet you!
Winter Container Workshop
Create a seasonal container complete with seasonal picks, berries, ornaments and wintergreens.
Birch Log Bundle Workshop
Unique pieces to set on your front steps, under the tree, or on the hearth. Design your own birch log bundle by adding seasonal ribbon, berries, and greens.
Wreath-making Workshop
Add a touch of seasonal charm to your home in this DIY wreath-making workshop!
Winter Container Workshop
Create a seasonal container complete with seasonal picks, berries, ornaments and wintergreens.
Birch Centerpiece Workshop
Design your own birch log or disc decor by adding seasonal greens, berries, cones, and ornaments.
Winter Container Workshop
Create a seasonal container complete with seasonal picks, berries, ornaments and wintergreens.
Birch Log Bundle Workshop
Unique pieces to set on your front steps, under the tree, or on the hearth. Design your own birch log bundle by adding seasonal ribbon, berries, and greens.
Wreath-making Workshop
Add a touch of seasonal charm to your home in this DIY wreath-making workshop!
Winter Container Workshop
Create a seasonal container complete with seasonal picks, berries, ornaments and wintergreens.
Winter Container Workshop
Create a seasonal container complete with seasonal picks, berries, ornaments and wintergreens.
Birch Log Bundle Workshop
Unique pieces to set on your front steps, under the tree, or on the hearth. Design your own birch log bundle by adding seasonal ribbon, berries, and greens.
Birch Log Bundle Workshop
Unique pieces to set on your front steps, under the tree, or on the hearth. Design your own birch log bundle by adding seasonal ribbon, berries, and greens.
Winter Container Workshop
Create a seasonal container complete with seasonal picks, berries, ornaments and wintergreens.