Seminars and Workshops at Cashman Nursery
Saturday, April 27th
9:00-10:00am Free Seminar
Tree Troubles?
–by Elizabeth D’Imperio, MSU Extension Agent
Trees are livings things, and just like us, can be affected by injuries or disease. Join us to learn how to properly identify problems and provide protection from the most common ailments we’ve observed around the valley. Seminar is open to the public. No registration necessary. Seating first come, first served.
10:00-11:00am Free Seminar
The Proper Way to Plant a Tree
–by Joe and Mike Cashman
Passive solar efficiency, wildlife habitat, artistic inspiration, cancer-fighting therapeutics- just a few of numerous economic, environmental, and social benefits provided by Trees. In honor of these exceptional organisms and in celebration of Arbor Day, Joe and Mike will show you how to give trees a healthy start in a new home. They’ll break down the steps to correctly plant bare root, potted, or large balled-burlap trees, protect them, keep them healthy, and answer any questions you have along the way. Seminar is open to the public. No registration necessary. Held outside, please dress for the weather.
Saturday, May 4th
10:00-11:00am Free Seminar
Grow Your Own: Strawberries, Raspberries, and Asparagus
–by Jerry Cashman
Perennial and Edible. Plant a patch once and enjoy the harvest year after year. Head out to the garden with Jerry where he’ll demonstrate how to establish and maintain your own strawberry, raspberry, or asparagus plot. He’ll cover the best varieties for our area, when and how to plant, pruning, fertilizing, and weed suppression. Seminar is open to the public. No registration necessary. Held outside, please dress for the weather.
Saturday, May 11th
10:00-11:00am, 1:00-2:00pm, 3:30-4:30pm Workshops
Make and Take Herb Trio $36
Join us for a sensory sensation workshop to discover the joy of growing your own fresh herbs at home. Our knowledgeable staff will guide you through essentials like light, soil, fertilizer, and companion selection. Then get your hands dirty planting up your new garden with guidance to take it home and watch it grow! Cost per container covers all materials including planters, soil, plants, and printed information. Fun for all ages and skill levels! Online Registration Required. Each class is limited to 15 participants.
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Saturday, March 9th 2024
9:30-10:30am Free Seminar
Grow Your Own: Starting Seeds Indoors
– by Erica Melroe, Environmental Horticulturist
It’s that time of year. The seed catalogs have arrived and dreams of vine ripened tomatoes have us eager to get back to the garden. Join us to learn the basics of starting your own vegetable plants from seed. We’ll cover things like timing, indoor set-up materials, care, and ultimately the unmatched satisfaction of transplanting your own plants outside when the weather is right. Seminar is open to the public. No registration necessary. Seating first come, first served.
10:30am-4:00pm Workshop
Make and Take Microgreen Tray $20
Drop-in anytime 10:30am-4:00pm, get your hands dirty, and create your own indoor garden. $20/tray includes humidity dome, growing media, and your choice of microgreen seeds. Fun for all ages! No registration necessary.
Saturday, March 16th 2024
*SOLD OUT* 10:00-11:00am, 1:00-2:00pm Workshops
Tropical Terrariums $60
10am session is SOLD OUT.
Let your creativity and style come through while building your own tropical terrarium. Expert staff will guide you through the basic principles of assembling this beautiful miniature ecosystem, with tips and knowledge to support thriving tropical plants. You’ll choose from a selection of high-quality materials, including glass vessel, moss, rocks, and live plants to add a vibrant touch of nature to any indoor space. Online Registration Required. Each class is limited to 12 participants.
Saturday, March 23rd
9:30-10:30am Free Seminar
Grow Your Own: Vegetable Gardening in Gallatin County
–by Don Mathre and Frank Erickson, Gallatin Gardeners Club
It’s no secret that home grown veggies taste incredible compared to their bland single-variety grocery store counterparts. Growing your own allows complete control over production methods, builds community resilience, and yields numerous other health benefits. Started over 40 years ago, the Gallatin Gardeners Club has learned a thing or two about success. Join us as club members Don and Frank reflect on their own decades of experience growing vegetables here in the valley. They’ll share what’s changed, what hasn’t, and their favorite varieties proven as easy and productive in our short growing season. Seminar is open to the public. No registration necessary. Seating first come, first served.
SOLD OUT
Make and Take Easter Basket $45
Bring the joy and vitality of Spring inside with our popular greenhouse workshops. Our staff will help you create a beautiful Easter basket centerpiece planted with annual flowers and live grass. $45 per basket cost includes all plants and materials. Online Registration Required. Each class is limited to 12 participants.
Saturday, March 30th
9:30-10:30am Free Seminar
The Story of Flowers and Us
–by Jennifer Weiss, Owner, Gardening Under the Big Sky
Join us as Jennifer takes us on a captivating journey of flowers through the annals of human history. We’ll delve into the significance of these botanical marvels and unravel their impact on civilizations- including our own enchanting tale of sweet pea flowers, revered for their unique historical importance in the hearts of Bozemanites. Don’t miss this enlightening exploration into the timeless allure and cultural significance of flowers. Seminar is open to the public. No registration necessary. Seating first come, first served.
Saturday, April 6th
9:30-11:30am Free Seminar
Growing Long Season Vegetables in a Short Season Climate
–by John Austin, Local Gardening Innovator
Known for his 4th of July ripe tomatoes and adventures in Russian Heirloom varieties, John has spent years honing methods to successfully grow peppers, sweet corn, tomatoes, and other long season crops under the Big Sky. Join us as he shares his experience, tips, and tricks to extend your own garden season. Seminar is open to the public. No registration necessary. Seating first come, first served.
Saturday, April 13th
9:30-10:30am Free Seminar
Cultivating Healthy Soil
–by Brad Holliday, State Community Ag Specialist, NRCS
An ecosystem teeming with billions of organisms, soil is a natural resource that supports all levels of life and is the foundation for productive and sustainable agriculture. Whether you’re farming thousands of acres or just maintaining a small yard, cultivating healthy soil is everyone’s job and doing so can help conserve water, decrease fertilizer use, and make home grown foods more nutritious (and delicious). Join us to dig-in and learn what simple steps you can take to maintain and enhance this resource and boost the health of your own gardens and landscapes today! Seminar is open to the public. No registration necessary. Seating first come, first served.
11:00am-12:00pm Free Seminar
Do It Yourself Landscape Pruning
–by Jerry Cashman
Sharpen your horticulture skills as Jerry teaches you the principles of proper pruning and maintenance with a demonstration here at Cashman’s landscape beds. You’ll learn how to improve and maintain the shape, size, and overall health of your plants so you can work on your own landscape knowing what methods to apply to which plants and when. Seminar is open to the public. No registration necessary. Held outside, please dress for the weather.
Saturday, April 20th
1:00pm Free Seminar at the Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival
Trees for the Gallatin Valley- Tips and Advice from Cashman Nursery
Seminar will be held at the Gallatin Valley Fairgrounds.