Workshops & Events
Choose from a variety of different workshops during the 2025 floral season. Registration is open now, so don't delay! Special events are also listed here (please scroll to the end).
Outdoor workshops are subject to weather, and may therefore also be subject to rescheduling or cancellation, so be certain to provide valid contact information upon signing up. (Cancellation may also occur if a minimum number of sign ups are not received.) Watch for updates and information in the days and weeks prior to your chosen event.
Further, when attending an outdoor workshop, you are responsible for wearing weather appropriate clothing and shoes that are appropriate for dirty, uneven, and sometimes muddy terrain. Don't forget water, a hat, gloves, glasses, and any sunscreen or bug repellent you might also need in order to be comfortable during your time here on the farm.
In most cases, necessary materials are supplied, but please read the event details closely and don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions.
Note: While we we've tried to include all prescheduled events here, please follow us on social media or subscribe to our newsletter to be notified of impromptu evens such as Vase Return Days, Throwback Days, etc.
Gardening Know How Workshops
Seed Starting 101, April 5th, 10am
* Learn how to start a variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. All materials included.
* Held indoors in a relaxed classroom setting.
Dahlia Planting, May 24th, 10am
* Learn how to plant your tubers and care for your dahlias during the growing season. All materials included.
* Held both indoors in our classroom as well as outdoors in the fields.
* Participants receive 1 free dahlia tuber to take home and immediately apply what they've learned.
Dahlia Winterization, November 1st, 10am
* Learn how to dig up, wash, divide, and store your dahlia tubers for the winter season. All materials included.
* Held both indoors in our classroom as well as outdoors in the fields.
* Participants receive discounts on tuber storage (here on the farm) as well as priority access and discounts to our annual dahlia tuber sale in February.
Educational & Fun Workshops for Kids
Seed Starting for Kids, April 12th, 10am
* Learn how to start some fun and interesting seeds to take home, nurture, and then plant in your own garden. All materials included.
* Held indoors in a relaxed classroom setting.
Painting for Kids, July 19th, 1pm
* Have lots of fun making a work of art through the use of multiple, simple to use painting techniques. All materials included.
* Held indoors in a relaxed classroom setting.
Flower Pressing for Kids, July 26th, 10am
* Enjoy exploring the garden while you hunt for beautiful flowers and interesting leaves that can be pressed for future enjoyment. All materials included.
* Held outdoors and under the pergola.
Floral Design Workshops
Mother's Day Weekend, May 10th, 10am
* Spend the morning have fun designing your own gorgeous floral arrangement for the Mother's Day Weekend. All materials included.
* As an add-on, join one of our experienced team members an hour early (9am) to roam the grounds, choose, and cut some of your own florals and greens for use in the workshop. (Don't worry, a selection of florals and greens will also still be available in the classroom.)
* Held indoors in a relaxed classroom setting.
* Light snacks and beverages provided.
Experience the Beauty of Flower Crowns, July 19th, 3pm
* Learn how to create a beautiful flower crown using various florals, greens, and accents.
* Includes a time of exploration and foraging in the garden (for materials that you'll be using to craft a beautiful and unique flower crown).
* Held outdoors in the gardens and under the pergola. (Classroom session may be moved inside depending upon weather.)
Autumn Arranging: Extending the Flower Season, November 1st, 3pm
* Wait! Not ready for the end of the flower season just yet? Then join us for an afternoon of fun and creativity as we learn how to create an autumn themed flower arrangement that will brighten any space at home.
* As an add-on, join one of our experienced team members an hour early (2pm) to roam the grounds, choose, and cut some of your own florals and greens for use in the workshop. (Don't worry, a selection of florals and greens will also still be available in the classroom.) Weather dependent.
* Held indoors in a relaxed classroom setting.
* Light snacks and beverages provided.
Wreath Making Celebration & Workshop, November 29th, 4pm
* Join us as we light the wood stove, put on warming pots of hot cocoa and cider, and decorate the "halls" from top to bottom. Our annual wreath making workshop is more of an end of year celebration that just a simple workshop. Pick from the wreath bar as you craft a beautiful and unique wreath under the gentle tutelage of our experts. Between bursts of creativity, shop the specials in the Christmas Boutique or partake from a special selection of treats and foods that are sure to please!
* Options to create 1 or 2 wreaths.
* Held indoors in a relaxed classroom setting.
* A special selection of food and beverages is provided.
Community Workshops
Herbalist Walk, July 19th, 10am
* Walk the grounds with an herbalist who will point out specific medicinal herbs that might be found in your own yard or the local area. Learn what resources have worked well for her.
* Held both outdoors on the grounds as well as indoors in our Gatherings room.
* Bring a notebook and pen. Wear appropriate gear and protection for walking the grounds.
Painting Series, 3 Weeks, August 2nd, 9th, & 16th, 10am
* Learn basic to beginner skills using acrylics to recreate a masterpiece by one of a few well known floral artists such as Monet or O'Keeffe.
* Held indoors in a relaxed classroom setting.
* A materials list will be provided to you for collection/purchase prior to the class.
Special Events
Mother's Day Grand Opening, May 10th, 9am-5pm
* Every year, we celebrate the "official start" of the floral season with a big bash by offering specials on merchandise, a fun and creative design workshop, and a garden pick your own opportunity. This year is no different!
* Schedule:
- 9AM Boutique Opens: come check out the specially designed Spring Boutique which will be full of gift items, home decor, gardening equipment, and of course... flowers!
- 9AM: PYO (pick your own) Tulips & Daffodils
- 10AM: Mother's Day Floral Design Workshop
- 1PM: PYO (pick your own) Tulips & Daffodils
Midsummer in the Garden, July 19th, 10am-5pm
* Come and celebrate the summer season with us! On this day, we'll be celebrating the season with fun events, specials, music, and food. Explore the garden, pick some flowers, take in the atmosphere while you enjoy a light snack or meal, or participate in one of our fun events.
* Schedule:
- 10AM : PYO (pick your own) Flowers
- 11AM: PYO (pick your own) Flowers
- 1PM: Kid's Painting Workshop
- 3PM: Flower Crown Workshop
Autumn Boutique, November 1, 9am-5pm
* Each autumn, we pay special attention in decorating the floral boutique for the fall season and then open for a special day of specials and fun. Whether you want to shop the boutique for gifts, gardening equipment, or home decor, or want to express your creative side in a design workshop, this day is for you!
* Schedule:
- 9AM : Boutique Opens
- 10AM: Dahlia Winterization Workshop
- 2PM: PYO (pick your own) Flowers - weather dependent
- 3PM: Floral Design Workshop
Christmas Boutique, November 28th & 29th, 9am-5pm
* Celebrate with end of the 2025 flower season with us while also supporting your local small business / flower farm! Our annual Christmas Boutique always coincides with both Black Friday and Small Business Saturday... and each year, we pull out all the stops to create the most festive Christmas boutique possible. Shop sales and specials on home decor, logo gear, and gift items. Browse a special selection of Christmas ornaments and holiday decor to help you create a festive holiday atmosphere at home or in the office. Then, of course, join us as we cap this celebratory weekend with our Annual Wreath Making Celebration & Workshop! Watch social media or subscribe to our newsletter to receive complete list of Christmas Boutique specials and events.
Shepherd's Gate Flower Farm
230 Meaderboro Rd.
Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 833-3424