Meetings, Classes, Entertainment and More

Give us the details of your upcoming gardening, lawn or landscaping event and we’ll add it here and include it in our next issue. Deadline for printing in the March 2027 issue is Feb. 1st 2027.

GARDEN CLUBS AND PLANT SOCIETY MEETINGS

Interested in Joining a Garden Club or Plant Society? We have meeting dates, locations and contact information on more than 50 area garden clubs on our website at www.GatewayGardener.com. Don’t have access to the internet? Just call us at (314) 968-3740, or write us at PO Box 220853, St. Louis, MO 63122, and we’ll get the information to you. So share your joy for gardening and join a garden club or favorite plant society today!

FUN FOR KIDS

Oct. 3^rd  

9am—St. Louis County Parks and Recreation Children’s Garden Club—Last Harvest and Putting the Garden to Bed. FREE. Queeny Park CGC Nursery, 1675 Mason Rd., St. Louis, MO 63131. Pre-registration is required on the St. Louis County website at https://tinyurl.com/5n6zx9ex or by calling 314-615-4386.

Nov. 7^th

9am—Birdfeeders. FREE. Planthaven Farms, 6703 Telegraph Rd., Oakville, MO 63129.  Pre-registration is required on the St. Louis County website at https://tinyurl.com/5n6zx9ex or by calling 314-615-4386.

CLASSES, SALES AND OTHER EVENTS

October 3^rd

11am—1 Gallon Terrarium. Plant your own 1-gallon closed terrarium with humidity loving tropical plants. Care tips will be discussed. $45.00. Event location and registration: Hoffmann Hillermann Nursery & Florist, 636-239-6729, www.hoffmannhillermann.com.

October 3^rd

2pm— Hanging Propagation Jar. Create a charming hanging propagation jar by decorating a recycled glass container with pressed flowers. Choose from a selected variety of plants and learn how to propagate and start new plant babies! $25.00. Event location and registration: Hoffmann Hillermann Nursery & Florist, 636-239-6729,www.hoffmannhillermann.com.

 October 7^th

3pm—Fresh Floral Arrangement. Create your own beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers. Bring it home to brighten up any spot or give it away as a thoughtful gift. $35.00. Event location and registration: Hoffmann Hillermann Nursery & Florist, 636-239-6729, www.hoffmannhillermann.com.

Oct. 9^th-11^th  

9am-5pm Friday, Sat. and Sun. (8-9am Sat. members only)—Best of Missouri Market. Handmade artisan and craft items, and food, mostly from Missouri artists and producers, including native plants from Missouri Wildflower Nursery. Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw, St. Louis.

October 10^th

11am—Scarecrow Face Terracotta Pot. Decorate a 6-inch pot as the face of a scarecrow and choose from a selection of plants to complete the planter. It will make a cute fall decoration for your home. $40.00. Event location and registration: Hoffmann Hillermann Nursery & Florist, 636-239-6729, www.hoffmannhillermann.com.

October 14^th

 3pm—Fall Wreath. Create your own wreath adorned with permanent botanicals in beautiful autumn colors. It will make a perfect decoration for your home to display through the season. $50.00. Event location and registration: Hoffmann Hillermann Nursery & Florist, 636-239-6729, www.hoffmannhillermann.com.

October 17^th

Noon—Ghoul Log. Create a unique Halloween decoration for your home using a wood log and seasonal embellishments. $55.00. Event location and registration: Hoffmann Hillermann Nursery & Florist, 636-239-6729,www.hoffmannhillermann.com.

Oct. 18^th

10am-2pm—Bring Conservation Home Expo and Native Plant Sale. Native plants, native plant-themed art from local artists, bird and bat houses, info exhibits and activities for all ages. Tower Grove Park, Roman Pavilion, 4378 Northwest Dr. 63110.

October 24^th

11am—Cemetery Dish Garden. Create a miniature cemetery scene in a tray planter to fit in perfectly with the spooky Halloween season. $55.00. Event location and registration: Hoffmann Hillermann Nursery & Florist, 636-239-6729, www.hoffmannhillermann.com.

October 24^th

1:30-3pm—Kids’ Crafts. Bring your child or children to create fun, seasonal related crafts! 1 craft for $4.00 or 4 crafts for $15.00. Event location and registration: Hoffmann Hillermann Nursery & Florist, 636-239-6729,www.hoffmannhillermann.com.

October 31^st

11am—Halloween Fresh Floral Pumpkin . Create a colorful fall centerpiece by arranging fresh flowers in a hollowed out pumpkin shell. The perfect decoration for your Halloween party or autumn dinner gathering. $30.00. Event location and registration: Hoffmann Hillermann Nursery & Florist, 636-239-6729, www.hoffmannhillermann.com.

October 31^st-Nov. 1^st

9am-5pm Saturday, 10am-4pm Sun.—Bewitched by Orchids Show and Sale. Presented by The Orchid Society of Greater Kansas City. Free entry with paid admission to the Overland Park Arboretum. Sponsored by Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Overland Park Arboretum, LongHouse Visitor Center, 9209 W. 179^th Street, Overland Park, KS 66013.