Do it Yourself Workshops

Saturdays and Sundays
Noon–1pm
Evergreen Garden Market

DIY Workshops, supported by The Home Depot, are weekly one-hour demonstrations by our Evergreen Garden Market staff on small home projects featuring green design, sustainable gardening solutions and simple home construction.

Schedule

May 26 & 27 Rain Barrels
Join us for a how-to session on all things rain barrel. Learn to install, maintain and utilized this water-saving tool to its best potential. Turn your garden from water-hungry to water-wise.
June 2 & 3 Select & Plant Perennials
Are you lost amongst the wildflowers? Learn how to select and plant the best perennials for your garden’s conditions.
June 16 & 17 Pollinator & Bird Habitat
Turn your garden into a sanctuary for birds, butterflies and bees. Discover perennials, shrubs and trees that provide vital habitat to these endangered species in the urban environment.
July 7 & 8 Mulching & Fertilizing
Summer can be a harsh time for gardens. Learn the basics of proper mulching and fertilization in order to provide the optimal chances for your plants’ survival.
August 11 & 12 Composting
Summer is starting to slow down. Learn how to take your garden clipping and turn them into rich compost for next year with this how-to session dedicated to all things green and brown.
September 8 & 9 Prepare your lawn for Fall
Time to rejuvenate your lawn. Turf grass is a great play surface for children and dogs. Learn how to make your lawn as eco-friendly and beautiful this fall for next year.
September 15 & 16 Air Filtering Houseplants
Gardening indoors means gardening all year long. Learn how to create an indoor environment that is not only green, but make your whole home healthier to live in.
October 13 & 14 Attracting Birds to Winter Garden
Bird add colour and song to the Winter Garden. Start attracting them now, and they will feed and shelter with you all the way to the Spring. Find out what types of seed mixes attract what types of birds.

Program Sponsor

The Home Depot. More saving. More doing.

Evergreen Garden Market