Get 10% Off in Our Bulk Department During Bulk Week!
At the co-op we have 140 bulk bins, 47 bulk spice jars, 11 different bulk cleaning supplies, 2 nut butter grinders, & 2 bulk oil dispensers. From April 21-27 ALL OF THEM WILL BE 10% OFF!
Buying in bulk is a great way to cut down on packaging, reduce food waste, and save money. Stop by & bulk up with us during Bulk Week.
Check out our 5 Reasons to Shop the Bulk Section below and stop in during Bulk Week to Bulk Up!
Join us for an interactive DIY Bike Maintenance Workshop!
May is National Bike Safety Month & we’re celebrating by partnering with local bike shops to bring you this DIY Bike Maintenance Workshop. Dust off your wheels and learn essential bike maintenance skills firsthand from a local group of expert bike mechanics. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, this FREE event offers invaluable knowledge to keep your ride in top condition. Sign up in-store or online to secure your spot. This workshop will be presented by Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition, Wyse Cycles, Rocktown Bicycles, and Bluestone Bike & Run.
Date: Sunday, May 5th
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Friendly City Food Co-op Patio
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best and empower yourself to maintain your bike at home with confidence! Admission is FREE, but space is limited sign up online & grab your bike to join us for a fun and informative session.
Right Plant, Right Place
Date: Saturday, May 11th
Learn about the three key variables that impact picking the Right Plant for the Right Place. Native plants have evolved over millennia in certain soil, sunlight and moisture conditions, it’s best to use the plants that have adapted to the conditions of your yards. Join us for the second class in The Native Plant Series to learn about the native plants that will thrive in your yard’s conditions! Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack! (Habitat Packs include 15 native perennial quarts that thrive in a particular condition like Dry Sun, Dry Shade, or Wet Sun. We take the guesswork out of picking plants for your yard!)
Audience: Those interested in understanding which plants might work best in your yard’s specific conditions.
Topics Covered:
– The Natural Garden
– Cultural Needs of Native Plants
– Common Yard Conditions
– Plant Options for Common Yard Conditions
Cost:$10/$5 for Owners
Class size will be limited so sign up soon. Your registration/payment secures your spot in the class. Register and pay on the events page of our website, in person at the co-op, or with your Co-Go online order. Owners receive a $5 discount, as always. We hope to see you there!
Check out our events calendar to see all of the classes in the Native Plant Series! One class will be offered from 10:30am-11:30am on the second Saturday of each month from April-August. Sign up for the series here.
Pollinators in a Pot Class
Date: Saturday, June 8th
Limited on time and space? Join us for the third class in The Native Plant Series to learn about the marvels of native plants, their benefits, and how you can support Harrisonburg’s native ecosystem using as little as ONE pot. Participants will plant native plants in a 3 gallon pot to take home and will get the chance to win a free habitat pack! (Habitat Packs include 15 native perennial quarts that thrive in a particular condition like Dry Sun, Dry Shade, or Wet Sun. We take the guesswork out of picking plants for your yard!)
Audience: Those interested in gardening with native plants but have limited or no space to work with.
Topics Covered:
-About The Natural Garden
-The benefits of using native plants
-Container friendly species vs naturalizers
-What plants play well together
-Potting natives into gallons
Cost:$30/$25 for Owners
Class size will be limited so sign up soon. Your registration/payment secures your spot in the class. Register and pay on the events page of our website, in person at the co-op, or with your Co-Go online order. Owners receive a $5 discount, as always. We hope to see you there!
Check out our events calendar to see all of the classes in the Native Plant Series! One class will be offered from 10:30am-11:30am on the second Saturday of each month from April-August. Sign up for the series here.
Designing Your Garden Class
Date: Saturday, July 13th
Come in to learn how planting a garden is much like constructing a city. Every plant has a purpose and a place! Join us for the fourth class in The Native Plant Series and become a landscape architect by learning what plants need in nature to best benefit your garden at home. Participants will draw their own garden blueprints around their natural resources and will get a chance to win a free habitat pack! (Habitat Packs include 15 native perennial quarts that thrive in a particular condition like Dry Sun, Dry Shade, or Wet Sun. We take the guesswork out of picking plants for your yard!)
Audience: Those interested in beginning their native garden journey and want to learn how to bring their vision to their yard.
Topics Covered:
-About The Natural Garden
-The cultural needs of native plants
-What plants play well together
-How to plan around your landscape
Cost:$10/$5 for Owners
Class size will be limited so sign up soon. Your registration/payment secures your spot in the class. Register and pay on the events page of our website, in person at the co-op, or with your Co-Go online order. Owners receive a $5 discount, as always. We hope to see you there!
Check out our events calendar to see all of the classes in the Native Plant Series! One class will be offered from 10:30am-11:30am on the second Saturday of each month from April-August. Sign up for the series here.
Autumn Allure & Winter Wonders
Date: Saturday, August 10th
The summer may be drawing to an end, but the seasonal splendor is far from over! Join us for the last class in The Native Plant Series to learn what hardy plants bloom and fruit throughout the autumn and winter months and how to continue the seasonality of your own garden. Participants will get a chance to win a free habitat pack! (Habitat Packs include 15 native perennial quarts that thrive in a particular condition like Dry Sun, Dry Shade, or Wet Sun. We take the guesswork out of picking plants for your yard!)
Audience: For those who want to continue their gardening and natural understanding throughout the year.
Topics Covered:
-About The Natural Garden
-Late season plant identification
-Why autumn and winter plants are so important
-How to maintain your garden in winter
Cost:$10/$5 for Owners
Class size will be limited so sign up soon. Your registration/payment secures your spot in the class. Register and pay on the events page of our website, in person at the co-op, or with your Co-Go online order. Owners receive a $5 discount, as always. We hope to see you there!
Check out our events calendar to see all of the classes in the Native Plant Series! One class will be offered from 10:30am-11:30am on the second Saturday of each month from April-August. Sign up for the series here.
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