A Quick Buzz from Beier's Greenhouse

Pampered Planting Parties
Reservation Only
For a few dollars more you can host a pampered planting party for your group. The Sweet Dream Party includes chocolates and coffee for $10 per guest, and the Ultimate Dream Party includes fondue fun for $15 per guest. Surprise gifts and valuable coupons in addition to the usual planting party activities! Pampered Planting Parties are reservation only; please call for more details.

Kids' Club Planting Party
May 1, Saturday, 4-5 p.m.
We're inviting you to a special day just for you and your child! Kids 12 and under spend the day getting dirty with mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, or special friends. Plant a container garden or hanging basket and learn all about growing things. Choose a Spaghetti Pot, Edible Flower Pot, Sunflower Pot, Tomato Lovers Pot, or Flower Lovers Pot. Cost is $5 per child, treats included. Get a greenhouse tour and help your little sprout get started with gardening! For groups of 10 or more kids and two adults, call to reserve your own special date.

Girls' Greenhouse Diva Day
May 1, Saturday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. OR 1-3 p.m.
Welcome back, snowbirds and northern chickadees! It's time to plant! You will have the opportunity to create your own hanging basket or container or we can plant for you. Take it home or leave it with us to grow. ($10 extra per container if you leave with us; pick up before May 30.) Choose and pay for only the plants you want.

Jenny and Company will be at Beier's from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with demonstrations and sampling! Wineritas, surprise treats, and a party for your palette.

Girls' Greenhouse Diva Day cost is $15 per person. Price includes greenhouse tour with special tips, soil, idea book, special gift bag, coupons and luncheon. Bring your own container or purchase one of ours. You won't want to miss this! Registration is limited; call today to reserve your spot.

Master Gardeners (No Reservation Needed)
May 8, Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Master Gardeners will be sitting at their usual table again this year! They'll answer questions and visit with Beier's customers about any garden topic. Their wealth of knowledge is unmatched, and Beier's is honored to present the Master Gardeners again this year. Not only on Mother's Day weekend, but Memorial Day weekend too! All Master Gardeners donate their time. Let them know how much we appreciate the time and knowledge they share with us.

Create with Carrie
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!
May 15, Saturday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. OR 1-3 p.m.
Carrie Larson, professional horticulturist from Minneapolis, is back for the third year and packed with new ideas for planting! In-depth information on all the new 2010 introductions at Beier's. Carrie demonstrates new and unusual container arrangements and shares her knowledge of plants and how they perform in our area. Cost is $7 and includes a free idea book. Optional lunch with free-will donation to Honduras Mission trip includes hot dogs, brats, chips and root beer floats. Offered new this year: We'll be available to plant WITH YOU all day! Limited planting assistance but lots of space for you to plant; call today to reserve your spot.

Tropical Tidbits with Suzette
May 22, Saturday, 10-11 a.m.
Monrovia has made it to Beier's Greenhouse! Suzette is our star of the day from the Twin Cities. Summer will sizzle with Suzette as she introduces the new Monrovia tropicals, citrus and topiaries and tells you how to keep them alive over the winter. Fascinating stuff northern gardeners rarely see and didn't know they could grow! Fee is $7 per person, but you get an exclusive $5 off coupon for Monrovia products with PRE-registration (must be used the day of the seminar). Optional lunch with free-will donation to Honduras Mission trip includes hot dogs, brats, chips and root beer floats. Call today to register.

Master Gardeners (No Reservation Needed)
May 29, Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Master Gardeners will be sitting at their usual table again this year! They'll answer questions and visit with Beier's customers about any garden topic. Their wealth of knowledge is unmatched, and Beier's is honored to present the Master Gardeners again this year. All Master Gardeners donate their time. Let them know how much we appreciate the time and knowledge they share with us.

Trees, Trees, Trees! with Ken
June 12, Saturday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Ken from Bailey's will park himself at Beier's to answer all your questions about trees and shrubs. He'll demonstrate correct pruning techniques and talk about deer deterrents and pest control. Ken has been in the nursery business for 20+ years and knows all the varieties of apple and fruit trees we can grow in Northern Minnesota, plus a few surprises! Drop in between 10 a.m. and noon; no reservation needed. You may receive 25 percent off a tree or shrub good only on June 12. Optional lunch with free-will donation to Honduras Mission trip includes hot dogs, brats, chips and root beer floats.

Perennials with Jesse and Square Foot Gardening Classes
We don't have our dates set for Perennials with Jesse or the Square Foot Gardening workshops, but they're on the agenda. Shoot an email or call to let us know you're interested, and keep an eye on this column to find out when these will be held.

Enter the 3rd Annual Beautiful Garden Contest
Deadline July 15, 2010
The Beautiful Garden Contest is a big hit and has GREAT prizes! Drop off a photo montage or email digital photos to beiersgreenhouse@beiersgreenhouse.com. First Prize $100 Beier's gift certificate; Second Prize $50 Beier's gift certificate; Third Prize $25 Beier's gift certificate. Deadline is July 15, 2010. You vote for the winners and we'll all celebrate beautiful gardens!

Honduras Mission Trip: Giving Back to the World
Bonnie and Blake traveled to Honduras last winter to build much-needed housing for our friends in Central America. This season Beier's will host special lunches during many of our seminars, asking for a free-will donation to this worthwhile project. View a lovely video about 2009's mission trip by clicking here.

Please call to preregister for our seminars. Information subject to change, so keep an eye on this column for the latest info. Optional lunches are always a free-will donation to the Honduras Mission trip.