Workshops & Walk Abouts
From free walk abouts to hands-on workshops, here’s where you’ll find every upcoming event at Berns.
Choose Your Experience
Guided tours through the garden centers and greenhouses led by our garden experts. Free to attend. Registration below.
Make-and-take classes like porch pots, terrariums, and spring dish gardens. Your purchase reserves your spot and your supplies.
Walk Abouts
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Plant for Pollinators
June 6th at 11:00am
Plant for Pollinators is a free garden center event designed to help you build a yard that supports bees, butterflies, and more. Meet with our team and learn which plants keep pollinators fed from spring through fall.
Sign ups encouraged for planning. We look forward to learning with you!
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Lavender
June 13th at 11:00am
Bring fragrance, color, and pollinators into your garden with lavender. Join our team for this Walk About focused on choosing, planting, and caring for lavender in Ohio gardens.
Whether you're planting lavender in beds, borders, or containers, you’ll leave with the confidence to grow this garden favorite successfully.
Sign ups encouraged for planning. We look forward to learning with you!
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Flowering Vine
June 20th at 11:00am
Looking to add height, color, and drama to your garden? Join our team for this Walk About featuring beautiful flowering vines and how to use them in your landscape. Whether you're creating privacy, softening a fence line, or adding vertical color to patios and garden beds.
Sign ups encouraged for planning. We look forward to learning with you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Walk Abouts really free?
Yes! These sessions are our way of giving back to the community and supporting our values of sustainability, shopping local, and sharing 70 years of gardening expertise. As a locally owned and operated garden center, we are committed to educating and empowering our community to grow confidently while making environmentally conscious choices.
How long do Walk Abouts last?
Each session typically lasts 30-45 minutes, depending on the topic and engagement from attendees.
Who will be leading the Walk Abouts?
Our horticulture experts and knowledgeable staff will guide you through each Walk About, sharing insights, answering questions, and offering hands-on demonstrations. Many of our team members are Master Nursery Technicians, trained in best horticultural practices to provide expert-level guidance. You’ll get firsthand advice from certified professionals passionate about plants and sustainability.
What if it rains?
Walk Abouts will be held, rain or shine! We embrace Mother Nature, and if the weather takes a turn, we’ll move the session under shelter or into one of our greenhouses. Dress accordingly and join us for a great learning experience—rain or shine!
Why Attend a Walk About?
✔ Hands-On Learning: Gain expert insights from our seasoned horticulturists.
✔ Actionable Takeaways: Walk away with practical gardening techniques.
✔ Community Connection: Meet fellow plant lovers and share ideas.
✔ Absolutely FREE: No cost—just bring your curiosity!
What if I can’t attend?
No worries! We’ll continue offering Walk Abouts throughout the season. Keep an eye on our schedule and sign up for the next one.
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