Succulents, Sips & Charcuterie Classes - SOLD OUT!
Thursday, March 30th, 5:30pm - FULL!
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Saturday, April 1st, 10:00am - FULL!
NEW!
Held in partnership with Cotton & Birch Collective and Catalyst Wine Bar.
A perfect date night or ladies night! You will be sipping, snacking and creating easy to care for succulent wine bottle planters!
Libby, from Cotton & Birch Collective in Eagle River, will be demonstrating the art of charcuterie boards and offering both savory and sweet samples. These snacks will be paired with wine samples from Catalyst Wine Bar in Rhinelander. After you have your snacks and wine, Hanson's staff will help you create your own succulent wine planter. Succulent plants require little watering and can easily be kept indoors as houseplants year round or during the winter months. Make it and take it home that day!
Class Fee $60.00 + tax
Includes instruction, food and wine samples, half wine bottle container, soil, perlite, fertilizer and 3 plants
Must be 21 to participate in the wine sampling.
Hopping into Spring:
Easter Basket Planter Classes
Wednesday, April 5th, 5:30pm
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Saturday, April 8th, 10:00amNEW!
Create an Easter basket or bowl planter filled with blooming spring flowers and bunny favorites like lettuce and carrot plants. Decorate your container with a DIY bunny plant pick and other Easter decor. This class is fun for both children and adults!Make it and take it home that day!$28.00 + taxIncludes instruction, container, soil, plants, fertilizer and decor
$25.00 + tax if you bring your own Easter basket!(Must be similar in size to HGV containers)
Sue's 2023 Moss Basket Classes
Don't miss out on our most popular planting class! We grew over 200 moss baskets last year for our attendees. Classes are fun to do with friends, family, spouses, grand kids and others. Make it a girl's day or a date night! Bring your own beverages to enjoy while you plant!In this class, create your own 16" moss hanging baskets. You pick the plants based on sun or shade with Sue and crew helping along the way as needed. The hanging baskets are left to grow in our greenhouses until Memorial Day, May 29th, unless you pick them up sooner. We can also plant your basket for you - more details are below.In-person classes will be held in one hour time slots and limited to 12 people.New this year: "Open Planting" time slots have been created for returning moss basket students that want to plant and do not need a demonstration. Students can come at any time during the designated time frame to make their baskets. HGV crew members will be on hand for minimal assistance. This is only open to people who have taken our moss basket class before and understand the process. Register by calling our office at 715-365-2929.
In-Person Class Pricing
1 Reused Basket: $50+tax
Must be a hanging basket frame from a previous Sue's Moss Basket Class.
$5 Off Each Additional Basket
Discount available for one person making multiple baskets.
1 New Basket: $60+tax
$5 Off Each Additional Basket
Discount available for one person making multiple baskets.
Cost includes: instruction, hanging basket frame and hook (for new attendees), 10-12 plants, sphagnum moss, soil, fertilizer and Hanson's greenhouse care until pickup.
Sue's Moss Basket Class Schedule
Tuesday, April 11th:
2:00pm-3:00pm - FULL
6:00pm-7:00pm - FULL
Thursday, April 13th:
10:00am-11:00am - FULL
6:00pm-7:00pm - PRIVATE CLASS
Saturday, April 15th:
9:00am-10:00am - FULL
11:00am-12:00pm - FULL
1:00pm-2:00pm - 1 Spot Left
3:00pm-4:00pm - 5 Spots Left
Sunday, April 16th:
10:00am-11:00pm - 1 Spot Left
12:00pm-1:00pm
2:00pm-3:00pm - 1 Spot Left
Wednesday, April 19th:
10:00am-11:00am - FULL
6:00pm-7:00pm
Friday, April 21st:
OPEN PLANTING - 3:00pm-7:00pm
Returning Students Only
Saturday, April 22nd:
9:00am-10:00am - FULL
11:00am-12:00pm
1:00pm-2:00pm
3:00pm-4:00pm
Sunday, April 23rd:
OPEN PLANTING - 10:00am-12:00pm - FULL
Returning Students Only
Call now to register 715-365-2929!
Register early as time slots have attendance limits. Pre-payment is required for a reserved spot in the class. If a cancellation is made, a full refund in the form of a store credit will be given.
We can also plant your baskets for you!
HGV Planted Basket Pricing
1 Reused Basket: $60+taxMust be a hanging basket from a previous Sue's Moss Basket Class.1 New Basket: $70+taxPlease label any reused baskets and drop them off by April 22nd. Plant recipe lists will be made available to you for plant selection after you sign up. You can also send us a picture of a previous basket if you want us to duplicate and we will try our best.
Colorful Watering Can Hanging Basket Class
Sunday, April 23rd, 1:00pmCreate a beautiful mixed annual hanging basket in a bright watering can planter. Hanson's staff will help you select the perfect plants for sun or shade and create a successful planter that will last through the summer! You can leave your planter at HGV greenhouses until Memorial Day, May 29th. $63.00 + tax Includes instruction, container, soil, fertilizer and plants
Limit 1 container per attendeeWant to reuse a planter from last year's class?Ask us for the reduced class fee!
Vertical Growing: Al's Pouch Planting Classes
Tuesday, April 25th, 2:00pm & 6:00pm
NEW!Al's Pouches are plastic planting bags that are great for hanging on walls, fence posts or other places not suitable for hanging baskets. They can be created for sun or shade using a few great annual plant choices like impatiens, begonias and petunias. The pouches will grow in our greenhouses until Memorial Day, May 29th, unless you pick them up sooner.
$30.00 + taxIncludes instruction, Al's Pouch, soil, fertilizer and plants$25 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL POUCH PER ATTENDEE
Herb Planter Classes
Wednesday, May 3rd, 6:00pm
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Saturday, May 6th, 10:00am
Great herbs for cooking all season long! Plant up a wonderful assortment of fragrant, tasty herbs in a decorative planter. You can take your planter home, or leave it at HGV greenhouses until Memorial Day, May 29th.
$44.00 + tax
Includes instruction, container, soil, fertilizer and herb plants
$5 OFF EACH ADDITIONAL CONTAINER PER ATTENDEE
There is a $6.00 reduction in price for customers reusing old planters from a previous year's herb class.
Just for Kids: Mother's Day Planter Class
Thursday, May 11th, 6:00pm
Bring the children in your life out for a fun planting class to create a take home gift for Mom, Grandma or any other special woman in their lives. Children will decorate pots and pick out blooming flowers to create a beautiful container for a Mother's Day Gift that they will take home that day. Adult supervision is required and greatly appreciated. This is a make and take class.
$15.00 + tax
$12.00 for each additional child/pot
Includes instruction, pot, decorations, soil, fertilizer and flowers
Patio Planter Classes
Tuesday, May 9th, 10:00am & 6:00pm
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Saturday, May 13th, 9:00am & 11:00am
A fun Mother's Day activity! Create your own patio planters! Hanson's staff will help you select the perfect plants for sun or shade and create a successful planter that will last through the summer! Make one or more and have them match the color scheme or planting style you love! You can take your planter home, or leave it at HGV greenhouses until Memorial Day, May 29th.
$54.00 + tax
Includes instruction, container, soil, fertilizer and plants
$5 OFF EACH ADDITIONAL PLANTER PER ATTENDEE
There is a $8.00 reduction in price for customers reusing old planters from a previous patio planter class.
Umbrella Hanging Basket Classes
Wednesday, May 17th, 2:00pm & 6:00pmPlant a unique 13" umbrella hanging basket with houseplants and/or succulents for indoor or outdoor use. This is a make and take class.
$70.00 + taxIncludes instruction, soil, container, plants and fertilizer
Limit 1 container per attendee
Replant your container from last year at a discounted price!
Reused Basket: $35.00 + taxMust be an umbrella basket from last year's class.
Hodag Planter Class
Saturday, May 20th, 10:00am
Celebrate Hodag Heritage Days at Hanson's! Create a 12" bowl planter inspired by the elusive creature of the Northwoods - the Hodag! Includes a Hodag figurine. Dress up in your Hodag apparel. This is a make and take class.
$47.00 + tax
Includes instruction, soil, container, plants, Hodag figurine and fertilizer
Tea Party Planter Class
Sunday, May 21st, 11:00amYou are cordially invited to a tea party planter class. Last year we hosted this class for kids, but we are opening the fun to all ages this year! Dress up in your party attire and enjoy treats and drinks at our tea party. We will be planting 12" tea cup planters with spring flowers. Add some a la carte mini fairies or other magical creatures - or bring your own! This is a make and take class. Adult supervision is required and greatly appreciated for children attending the class.
$44.00 plus taxIncludes instruction, soil, container, plants, fertilizer and attendance at the garden party
Burgers, Beers and Baskets Class
Thursday, May 25th, 6:00pm
NEW!Join us for a cookout with Hanson's highland grass fed beef burgers and local beers. Plant up a 10" hanging basket with flowers and vines for sun or shade. This is a fun date night or culinary excursion by yourself or with friends. This is a make and take class.
$50.00 + taxIncludes instruction, soil, container, plants, fertilizer and food and drinkComing as a couple and only want to make one basket?
Just Food & Drink: $20.00 + tax
BYOC Class "Bring Your Own Container"
Saturday, May 27th, 10:00am
NEW!
Have containers from previous classes you want to plant up? Or just some pots that have been lying around your garage or shed? Bring them out to our BYOC class and create whatever you like! The class fee covers instruction and fertilizer. You pay for soil scoops and plants. HGV staff will help you select the right plants for your growing conditions. We also have an awesome selection of pots in a wide range of prices for sale. This is a make and take class.
$5.00 plus tax
Includes instruction and fertilizer
Watering Can Planter Class
Tuesday, May 30th, 6:00pm
NEW!Celebrate National Water a Flower Day at Hanson's! Create a 10" colorful watering can planter with flowers and vines for sun or shade. This is a make and take class.
$50.00 + taxIncludes instruction, soil, container, plants and fertilizer
Just for Kids: Veggie & Herb Planter Class
Sunday, June 4th, 11:00amCreate a healthy herb and vegetable container at this fun class. Children will select a few starter plants to create a container that can be easily placed on a deck or patio for growing delicious veggies at home. This is a make and take class. Adult supervision is required and greatly appreciated.
$26.00 plus tax Includes instruction, soil, container, plants, fertilizer
Yoga in the Garden
Tuesday, June 6th, 10:00am
NEW!
Join Alyssa, our resident botanist and yoga instructor, for a yoga session in the garden to celebrate National Garden Exercise Day. Please bring your own mat.
$15.00 + tax
Fairy Garden Class
Sunday, June 11th, 11:00am
Great for kids or kids at heart! Make your own mini fairy garden!
Bring your own container or choose from our selections ($1.99-$5.99+). We supply decorative stones, moss and other landscaping materials. The rest of the items are ala carte - you choose the ingredients for your planter and make it exclusively yours! We have everything to offer including plants ($0.62-$2.99), decorative furniture and accessories, figures and fairies! Make it and take it home that day!
$15.00 plus tax
Includes instruction, soil, landscaping supplies and fertilizer
Call now to register 715-365-2929!
Register early as classes have attendance limits. Pre-payment is required for a reserved spot in a class. If a cancellation is made, a full refund in the form of a store credit will be given.
Each class includes the recommended number of plants depending on the basket or planter. Additional plants beyond our recommendations may be purchased at a supplemental price.
Let us know if you love a class, but the date and time doesn't work! We can try to set up another time frame!
