Join us on Friday April 7th from 5:00-7:00 to view different upcycled art pieces from two Co-op Staff Members!
Jeff Minnich paints on “recovered” surfaces like cardboard, plywood, flooring tiles, etc. He works mostly with acrylic paints using a variety of applicators like brushes, sponges, rags, and his hands.
Artist Statement: Jeff doesn’t have a lot of training in the arts, but has been told that’s not a problem. The last art class he took was in his junior year of high school. He has always been surrounded by art, artists, and creative people. All of them are a constant source of inspiration for him. Sometimes his head spins from it, which isn’t a problem for him. Nothing ever works out in the end the way he pictured it in his head when he started.
Kari Souder works with all sorts of scavenged materials like clock parts, computer motherboards, dried flowers, and more to create new things out of old parts.
Artist Statement: Coming Soon
Light refreshments will be served and a variety of wines will be sampled in-store. We hope you’ll join us!
POLLINATORS IN A POT
Date: April 8th , 2023
Audience: Those who are interested in gardening with native plants but have very limited or no space to work with.
Class Description: Limited on time and space? 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!
Topics:
– 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: $25/$20 for Owners
Instructors: Kirsten and Ivy
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!
Whole Series: Class Schedule
1. POLLINATORS IN A POT
Date: April 8th , 2023
Class Description: Limited on time and space? 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!
2. PLANT NATIVE! SAVE THE WORLD!
Date: May 13th , 2023
Class Description: In a world where non-native invasive plant species are dominating the landscape, our best hope at fighting back is by planting more natives. Join us to learn how to identify invasive plants and their native plant alternatives. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
3. RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE: CREATE A LIVING LANDSCAPE
Date: June 10th , 2023
Class Description: Take inspiration from nature and learn how to create a self-sustaining landscape that nourishes and supports your native ecosystem. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
4. INVITING NATURE IN USING HABITAT PACKS
Date: July 8th , 2023
Description: Want to create the perfect habitat for native wildlife? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion about precious elements that make up every habitat in nature. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
5. MAINTAINING A NATURAL GARDEN
Date: August 12th , 2023
Class Description: Have you recently established a native plant garden or aspire to? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion on the various tips and techniques behind maintaining a beautiful native garden. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
PLANT NATIVE! SAVE THE WORLD!
Date: May 13th , 2023
Audience: Those who want to plant natives but are overwhelmed by invasive plants.
Class Description: In a world where non-native invasive plant species are dominating the landscape, our best hope at fighting back is by planting more natives. Join us to learn how to identify invasive plants and their native plant alternatives. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
Topics:
– About The Natural Garden
– The benefits of using native plants
– Impacts of exotic plant species and native alternatives
– Best methods of removal for invasive plants
Cost: $15/$10 for Owners
Instructors: Heather and Charlie
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!
Whole Series: Class Schedule
1. POLLINATORS IN A POT
Date: April 8th , 2023
Class Description: Limited on time and space? 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!
2. PLANT NATIVE! SAVE THE WORLD!
Date: May 13th , 2023
Class Description: In a world where non-native invasive plant species are dominating the landscape, our best hope at fighting back is by planting more natives. Join us to learn how to identify invasive plants and their native plant alternatives. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
3. RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE: CREATE A LIVING LANDSCAPE
Date: June 10th , 2023
Class Description: Take inspiration from nature and learn how to create a self-sustaining landscape that nourishes and supports your native ecosystem. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
4. INVITING NATURE IN USING HABITAT PACKS
Date: July 8th , 2023
Description: Want to create the perfect habitat for native wildlife? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion about precious elements that make up every habitat in nature. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
5. MAINTAINING A NATURAL GARDEN
Date: August 12th , 2023
Class Description: Have you recently established a native plant garden or aspire to? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion on the various tips and techniques behind maintaining a beautiful native garden. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE: CREATE A LIVING LANDSCAPE
Date: June 10th , 2023
Audience: Those who want to learn how to create a sustainable plant community.
Class Description: Take inspiration from nature and learn how to create a self-sustaining landscape that nourishes and supports your native ecosystem. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
Topics Covered:
– About The Natural Garden
– The benefits of using native plants
– Identify gardening goals
– Emulating nature (diversify horizontal and vertical layers)
– Inviting nature in (more than just pollinators)
– How to maintain your native garden
Cost:$15/$10 for Owners
Instructors: Ivy and Kirsten
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!
Whole Series: Class Schedule
1. POLLINATORS IN A POT
Date: April 8th , 2023
Class Description: Limited on time and space? 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!
2. PLANT NATIVE! SAVE THE WORLD!
Date: May 13th , 2023
Class Description: In a world where non-native invasive plant species are dominating the landscape, our best hope at fighting back is by planting more natives. Join us to learn how to identify invasive plants and their native plant alternatives. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
3. RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE: CREATE A LIVING LANDSCAPE
Date: June 10th , 2023
Class Description: Take inspiration from nature and learn how to create a self-sustaining landscape that nourishes and supports your native ecosystem. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
4. INVITING NATURE IN USING HABITAT PACKS
Date: July 8th , 2023
Description: Want to create the perfect habitat for native wildlife? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion about precious elements that make up every habitat in nature. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
5. MAINTAINING A NATURAL GARDEN
Date: August 12th , 2023
Class Description: Have you recently established a native plant garden or aspire to? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion on the various tips and techniques behind maintaining a beautiful native garden. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
INVITING NATURE IN USING HABITAT PACKS
Date: July 8th , 2023
Audience: Those who want to learn how to build habitat for the native ecosystem
Description: Want to create the perfect habitat for native wildlife? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion about precious elements that make up every habitat in nature. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
Topics Covered:
– About The Natural Garden
– What is a habitat? What’s a niche?
– Bringing nature into the urban setting
– Sustaining the circle of life
– Review habitat pack types and the species that thrive
– Additional ways to invite wildlife (bird baths, bee houses, etc.)
– Native plant giveaway (habitat pack)
Cost: $15/$10 for Owners
Instructors: Heather and Charlie
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!
Whole Series: Class Schedule
1. POLLINATORS IN A POT
Date: April 8th , 2023
Class Description: Limited on time and space? 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!
2. PLANT NATIVE! SAVE THE WORLD!
Date: May 13th , 2023
Class Description: In a world where non-native invasive plant species are dominating the landscape, our best hope at fighting back is by planting more natives. Join us to learn how to identify invasive plants and their native plant alternatives. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
3. RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE: CREATE A LIVING LANDSCAPE
Date: June 10th , 2023
Class Description: Take inspiration from nature and learn how to create a self-sustaining landscape that nourishes and supports your native ecosystem. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
4. INVITING NATURE IN USING HABITAT PACKS
Date: July 8th , 2023
Description: Want to create the perfect habitat for native wildlife? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion about precious elements that make up every habitat in nature. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
5. MAINTAINING A NATURAL GARDEN
Date: August 12th , 2023
Class Description: Have you recently established a native plant garden or aspire to? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion on the various tips and techniques behind maintaining a beautiful native garden. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
MAINTAINING A NATURAL GARDEN
Date: August 12th , 2023
Audience: Those who have begun the journey of creating a native plant garden and want to
learn the techniques of maintaining it.
Class Description: Have you recently established a native plant garden or aspire to? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion on the various tips and techniques behind maintaining a beautiful native garden. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
Topics Covered:
– About The Natural Garden
– Maintenance: Timing is everything
– Pruning, deadheading, fertilizing
– Troubleshooting common issues in the garden
– Maintaining the natural garden without breaking the bank or your back
– All about seeds (collection, processing, storage)
Price Range:$15/$10 for Owners
Instructors: Kirsten and Ivy or Charlie
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!
Whole Series: Class Schedule
1. POLLINATORS IN A POT
Date: April 8th , 2023
Class Description: Limited on time and space? 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!
2. PLANT NATIVE! SAVE THE WORLD!
Date: May 13th , 2023
Class Description: In a world where non-native invasive plant species are dominating the landscape, our best hope at fighting back is by planting more natives. Join us to learn how to identify invasive plants and their native plant alternatives. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
3. RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE: CREATE A LIVING LANDSCAPE
Date: June 10th , 2023
Class Description: Take inspiration from nature and learn how to create a self-sustaining landscape that nourishes and supports your native ecosystem. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
4. INVITING NATURE IN USING HABITAT PACKS
Date: July 8th , 2023
Description: Want to create the perfect habitat for native wildlife? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion about precious elements that make up every habitat in nature. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
5. MAINTAINING A NATURAL GARDEN
Date: August 12th , 2023
Class Description: Have you recently established a native plant garden or aspire to? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion on the various tips and techniques behind maintaining a beautiful native garden. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!
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