Events
New to gardening? Curious about houseplants? Wish you had the skills to create a stunning bouquet at home? Join us for workshops to learn skills from our expert gardeners and florists!
We offer seasonal classes to help DIY gardeners learn the skills that will elevate their landscape. Favorite workshops include: Cut & Create Floral Arrangements, Houseplants 101, Wreath Making Class, Create Your Own Porch Pot, and Kids Camp - A Day on the Farm.
Workshops are a great group activity for girls’ nights, family activities, bachelorette parties, and group outings. Contact us if you’re interested in scheduling a private workshop for your group.
Upcoming Events
Fall Garden Cleanup Class
Join us for a free, interactive, and hands-on fall cleanup/spring prep class!
Learn about:
The “dos and don’ts” of caring for Perennials including how and when to cut them back for winter
How to plant spring flowering bulbs and garlic
How to handle soil amendment and mulching
All about planting trees, shrubs, and perennials in the fall
How to plan for next year while you’re closing up this year’s garden
This workshop is completely free and open to all! RSVPs are not required, but you can help us plan by letting us know you’re coming below!
Create Your Own Grapevine Wreath
Design a custom grapevine wreath with dried flowers and a bow.
Class cost is $40
Cut & Create
A Farmside Favorite, Cut & Create classes are fun, interactive opportunities to cut your own fresh flowers and learn how to arrange them from our professional floral designers! You’ll spend time in the fields exploring and selecting your favorite stems. Then, we’ll head back to the barn to learn best practices for creating stunning arrangements.
Cut & Create
A Farmside Favorite, Cut & Create classes are fun, interactive opportunities to cut your own fresh flowers and learn how to arrange them from our professional floral designers! You’ll spend time in the fields exploring and selecting your favorite stems. Then, we’ll head back to the barn to learn best practices for creating stunning arrangements.
Kids Day on the Farm
It’s Kids Day at Farmside Gardens! This will be a fun-filled day for families with lots of fun activities for kids! Join us to learn and explore all things farming and gardening. More info coming soon!
Farmside to Table Series: Growing & Simple Preserving Herbs and Veggies
Learn to grow and simple preserve your herbs and veggies. Without fancy kitchen equipment, you can do a lot to preserve your harvest. We’ll show you our favorite tips.
Create Your Own Flower or Herb Porch Pot
Learn the basics of planning, planting, and growing in your own porch pots. We’ll help you select herbs, annuals, and perennials that will thrive in a 12” pot for you to take home. Registration is required.
Organic Raised Bed Gardening - Hands-On Demonstration
Come learn about raised bed gardening! We’ll show you how we choose plants that work well together in raised beds, and we’ll demonstrate as we plant in beds here at the farm.
This is a free, informational and interactive event.
Greens Centerpiece Workshop
Join us to create a custom greens centerpiece for your holiday table!
FULL: Wreath Making Workshop - Dec 7th
Learn how to create a custom home-made wreath using a variety of fresh greens, pine cones, and a decorative bow.
FULL: Wreath Making Workshop - Dec 5th
Learn how to create a custom home-made wreath using a variety of fresh greens, pine cones, and a decorative bow.
THIS EVENT IS FULL. Please consider joining us for a different date!
Wreath Making Workshop - Nov 23rd
Learn how to create a custom home-made wreath using a variety of fresh greens, pine cones, and a decorative bow.
Wreath Making Workshop - Nov 20th
Learn how to create a custom home-made wreath using a variety of fresh greens, pine cones, and a decorative bow.
Pollinator Day
Learn all about native plants at our FREE Pollinator Day!
Our friends from The Native Plant Society of New Jersey will be at the garden center from from 9-5 pm on June 1st to provide educational talks and resources. Talks are 10 to 15-minutes and begin at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:30 pm.
Learn all about how important native plants are and which native plants you can grow in your own garden!
Planning on joining us? Sign up!
Create Your Own Flower or Herb Porch Pot
Learn how to design your very own flower or herb porch pot! We’ll help you choose the right varieties that will be beautiful and long-lasting!
$45 per person. Please sign up to let us know you’re coming!
Houseplant Hospital
Have a houseplant that needs some TLC? Bring it to our Houseplant Hospital any Saturday in April and we’ll help you give the plant the care it needs!
Houseplant Hospital
Have a houseplant that needs some TLC? Bring it to our Houseplant Hospital any Saturday in April and we’ll help you give the plant the care it needs!
Houseplant Hospital
Have a houseplant that needs some TLC? Bring it to our Houseplant Hospital any Saturday in April and we’ll help you give the plant the care it needs!
Houseplant Hospital
Have a houseplant that needs some TLC? Bring it to our Houseplant Hospital any Saturday in April and we’ll help you give the plant the care it needs!
Houseplants 101
Whether you have houseplants or want to learn more about houseplants, we want to invite you! We will guide you through creating your very own take home container while also teaching you the many benefits of houseplants and how to best care for them. Grab your friends & your favorite drink & come plant with us!
Greens Centerpiece Class
Learn to create a custom home-made centerpiece using fresh greens from our Garden Center. These centerpieces are designed to be long-lasting, made with fresh greens and decorations like berries, pine cones, ribbons, and bows. Invite a friend and bring your own beverage!
Greens Centerpiece Class
Learn to create a custom home-made centerpiece using fresh greens from our Garden Center. These centerpieces are designed to be long-lasting, made with fresh greens and decorations like berries, pine cones, ribbons, and bows. Invite a friend and bring your own beverage!
Wreath Making Class
CLASS IS FULL
Learn to create a custom home-made wreath using fresh greens from our Garden Center.
Did you know the wreaths we sell at the garden center are custom made here by our team? We’re sharing our expertise with you during our Wreath Making Workshop!
At the workshop, you’ll make your own fully custom wreath using fresh greens and decor from our garden center. Invite a friend, bring along a cup of coffee, and create an impressive wreath that you’ll be proud to hang on your door or gift to a friend!
Wreath Making Class
CLASS IS FULL
Learn to create a custom home-made wreath using fresh greens from our Garden Center.
Did you know the wreaths we sell at the garden center are custom made here by our team? We’re sharing our expertise with you during our Wreath Making Workshop!
At the workshop, you’ll make your own fully custom wreath using fresh greens and decor from our garden center. Invite a friend, bring along a cup of coffee, and create an impressive wreath that you’ll be proud to hang on your door or gift to a friend!
Wreath Making Class
CLASS IS FULL
Learn to create a custom home-made wreath using fresh greens from our Garden Center.
Did you know the wreaths we sell at the garden center are custom made here by our team? On November 18 at 10:30 am, we’re sharing our expertise with you during our Wreath Making Workshop!
At the workshop, you’ll make your own fully custom wreath using fresh greens and decor from our garden center. Invite a friend, bring along a cup of coffee, and create an impressive wreath that you’ll be proud to hang on your door or gift to a friend!
Cut & Create
“We recently took the cut and create class and it was everything we thought and more! Aimee and Amanda are absolute gems and SO friendly and knowledgeable! The class is very informative but such a fun girls night out!” - Recent Cut & Create Guest
Cut & Create
“We recently took the cut and create class and it was everything we thought and more! Aimee and Amanda are absolute gems and SO friendly and knowledgeable! The class is very informative but such a fun girls night out!” - Recent Cut & Create Guest
Cut & Create
Cut & Creates are back! A Farmside favorite, Cut & Creates start with a tour of our cut flower fields where you’ll select your very own stems for a custom bouquet. Our gardeners will work with you to show you how to select stems for long-lasting blooms. Then, you’ll learn how to expertly arrange cut flowers in a stunning bouquet!
Cut & Creates are a fun social evening and are perfect for a girl’s night out!
Herb Culinary Class
Are you curious about how you can maximize your herb harvest this year? Have you wondered about the best ways to preserve herbs? Do you have a favorite herb inspired recipe you’d like to share? Join us for our Herb Culinary Class on July 7! Enjoy a sampling of herb-inspired cocktails and appetizers while you learn the best ways to grow, harvest, preserve, and store herbs for cooking! This class is excellent for a girl’s night out or date night!
Building a Cut Flower Garden
During this exciting experience you’ll get the opportunity to pair up with one of Farmside Gardens knowledgeable staff members and peruse the garden center as you learn all there is to know about starting your very own cut flower garden.
If you have already signed up for a class and need to cancel your reservation, please call us at 973-875-3160. Space is limited in our classes, and if you are not planning to attend we will make your space available for another customer.
Save the Date
September 27: Fall Cleanup Workshop - Hands-on fall cleanup and spring prep workshop. Includes lessons in pruning, dividing, and fertilizing before winter.
October 4: Build Your Own Grapevine Wreath - We’ll help you create a grapevine wreath with dried flowers!
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