Events
New to gardening? Curious about houseplants? Wish you had the skills to create a stunning bouquet at home? Join us for workshops to learn skills from our expert gardeners and florists!
We offer seasonal classes to help DIY gardeners learn the skills that will elevate their landscape. Favorite workshops include: Cut & Create Floral Arrangements, Houseplants 101, Wreath Making Class, Create Your Own Porch Pot, and Kids Camp - A Day on the Farm.
Workshops typically include group instruction and a hands-on portion where you will design and create with the help of our instructors. The workshops are fun, social events, so sign up with friends and bring beverages and snacks to enjoy during the workshop!
Workshops are a great group activity for girls’ nights, family activities, bachelorette parties, and group outings. Contact us if you’re interested in scheduling a private workshop for your group.
Upcoming Events
Wreath Making Workshop - Nov 20th
Learn how to create a custom home-made wreath using a variety of fresh greens, pine cones, and a decorative bow.
Wreath Making Workshop - Dec 5th
Learn how to create a custom home-made wreath using a variety of fresh greens, pine cones, and a decorative bow.
Wreath Making Workshop - Dec 7th
Learn how to create a custom home-made wreath using a variety of fresh greens, pine cones, and a decorative bow.
Pollinator Day
Learn all about native plants at our FREE Pollinator Day!
Our friends from The Native Plant Society of New Jersey will be at the garden center from from 9-5 pm on June 1st to provide educational talks and resources. Talks are 10 to 15-minutes and begin at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:30 pm.
Learn all about how important native plants are and which native plants you can grow in your own garden!
Planning on joining us? Sign up!
Create Your Own Flower or Herb Porch Pot
Learn how to design your very own flower or herb porch pot! We’ll help you choose the right varieties that will be beautiful and long-lasting!
$45 per person. Please sign up to let us know you’re coming!
Houseplant Hospital
Have a houseplant that needs some TLC? Bring it to our Houseplant Hospital any Saturday in April and we’ll help you give the plant the care it needs!
Houseplant Hospital
Have a houseplant that needs some TLC? Bring it to our Houseplant Hospital any Saturday in April and we’ll help you give the plant the care it needs!
Houseplant Hospital
Have a houseplant that needs some TLC? Bring it to our Houseplant Hospital any Saturday in April and we’ll help you give the plant the care it needs!
Houseplant Hospital
Have a houseplant that needs some TLC? Bring it to our Houseplant Hospital any Saturday in April and we’ll help you give the plant the care it needs!
Houseplants 101
Whether you have houseplants or want to learn more about houseplants, we want to invite you! We will guide you through creating your very own take home container while also teaching you the many benefits of houseplants and how to best care for them. Grab your friends & your favorite drink & come plant with us!
Greens Centerpiece Class
Learn to create a custom home-made centerpiece using fresh greens from our Garden Center. These centerpieces are designed to be long-lasting, made with fresh greens and decorations like berries, pine cones, ribbons, and bows. Invite a friend and bring your own beverage!
Greens Centerpiece Class
Learn to create a custom home-made centerpiece using fresh greens from our Garden Center. These centerpieces are designed to be long-lasting, made with fresh greens and decorations like berries, pine cones, ribbons, and bows. Invite a friend and bring your own beverage!
Wreath Making Class
CLASS IS FULL
Learn to create a custom home-made wreath using fresh greens from our Garden Center.
Did you know the wreaths we sell at the garden center are custom made here by our team? We’re sharing our expertise with you during our Wreath Making Workshop!
At the workshop, you’ll make your own fully custom wreath using fresh greens and decor from our garden center. Invite a friend, bring along a cup of coffee, and create an impressive wreath that you’ll be proud to hang on your door or gift to a friend!
Wreath Making Class
CLASS IS FULL
Learn to create a custom home-made wreath using fresh greens from our Garden Center.
Did you know the wreaths we sell at the garden center are custom made here by our team? We’re sharing our expertise with you during our Wreath Making Workshop!
At the workshop, you’ll make your own fully custom wreath using fresh greens and decor from our garden center. Invite a friend, bring along a cup of coffee, and create an impressive wreath that you’ll be proud to hang on your door or gift to a friend!
Wreath Making Class
CLASS IS FULL
Learn to create a custom home-made wreath using fresh greens from our Garden Center.
Did you know the wreaths we sell at the garden center are custom made here by our team? On November 18 at 10:30 am, we’re sharing our expertise with you during our Wreath Making Workshop!
At the workshop, you’ll make your own fully custom wreath using fresh greens and decor from our garden center. Invite a friend, bring along a cup of coffee, and create an impressive wreath that you’ll be proud to hang on your door or gift to a friend!
Cut & Create
“We recently took the cut and create class and it was everything we thought and more! Aimee and Amanda are absolute gems and SO friendly and knowledgeable! The class is very informative but such a fun girls night out!” - Recent Cut & Create Guest
Cut & Create
“We recently took the cut and create class and it was everything we thought and more! Aimee and Amanda are absolute gems and SO friendly and knowledgeable! The class is very informative but such a fun girls night out!” - Recent Cut & Create Guest
Cut & Create
Cut & Creates are back! A Farmside favorite, Cut & Creates start with a tour of our cut flower fields where you’ll select your very own stems for a custom bouquet. Our gardeners will work with you to show you how to select stems for long-lasting blooms. Then, you’ll learn how to expertly arrange cut flowers in a stunning bouquet!
Cut & Creates are a fun social evening and are perfect for a girl’s night out!
Herb Culinary Class
Are you curious about how you can maximize your herb harvest this year? Have you wondered about the best ways to preserve herbs? Do you have a favorite herb inspired recipe you’d like to share? Join us for our Herb Culinary Class on July 7! Enjoy a sampling of herb-inspired cocktails and appetizers while you learn the best ways to grow, harvest, preserve, and store herbs for cooking! This class is excellent for a girl’s night out or date night!
Building a Cut Flower Garden
During this exciting experience you’ll get the opportunity to pair up with one of Farmside Gardens knowledgeable staff members and peruse the garden center as you learn all there is to know about starting your very own cut flower garden.
Create Your Own DIY Flower OR Herb Porch Pot
Join us as we help you make a custom planter! Your planter can be filled with your choice of flowers or herbs depending on your personal preference! We will help you choose the most ideal plants based upon your location and style while also providing you the educational resources to ensure a healthy and beautiful porch pot that lasts all summer!
Class cost is $65.
Create Your Own DIY Flower OR Herb Porch Pot
Join us as we help you make a custom planter! Your planter can be filled with your choice of flowers or herbs depending on your personal preference! We will help you choose the most ideal plants based upon your location and style while also providing you the educational resources to ensure a healthy and beautiful porch pot that lasts all summer!
Class cost is $65.
All Things Earth day
Join us as we celebrate our love for planet earth on earth day! During this workshop we will dig into plant landscape, design, pruning, and other plant maintenance. We will highlight different perennials and offer helpful advice on creating a landscape that will capture both an interest and will offer beauty year round.
Class cost is $55.
If you have already signed up for a class and need to cancel your reservation, please call us at 973-875-3160. Space is limited in our classes, and if you are not planning to attend we will make your space available for another customer.
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