Friday, March 7, 2014

2014 Victoria Gardens' Classes and Special Events

2014 Victoria Gardens Calendar

If this is where you have been coming to check on upcoming events at Victoria Gardens, we have just updated our website with a new events calendar. Click here to check it out!



Saturday March 8th Opening!

Sunday March 16th 
Coffee in the Garden
10am (FREE) 
Coffee in the garden has become one of our favorite events. A casual meeting of the minds - over a cup of coffee (or tea) and snacks - where gardeners can share tips, stories, successes and failures. The knowledgable staff at Victoria Gardens are available to answer questions, and Victoria often talks about timely garden issues and the best in-season blooms.

Saturday March 22nd 
Fairy Garden Day !
11am
Celebrate the birth of Spring with us as we play in our miniature gardens. In this hands-on workshop, you can create your own fairy garden, with edible plants that will grow indoors. Cost is $30 per person, which includes snacks, a fairy craft, container, soil, and edible plants and seeds. Choose from our lovely selection of miniature plants, fairies, and miniature gardening accessories to enhance your mini garden, sold separately.
Registration is required- please call 845-658-9007. Space is limited. 

Sunday April 6th 
Coffee in the Garden 10am – (FREE)
Coffee in the garden has become one of our favorite events. A casual meeting of the minds - over a cup of coffee (or tea) and snacks - where gardeners can share tips, stories, successes and failures. The knowledgable staff at Victoria Gardens are available to answer questions, and Victoria often talks about timely garden issues and the best in-season blooms.
 and Private Garden Tour
11am 
Our garden tours give you exclusive access to some of the Rondout Valley’s most beautiful and inspiring private gardens. Garden designer Victoria will be your guide through these secret wonderlands. With her vast experience and sharp eye, she will tune you in to the elements of good gardening and help inspire you to create your own oasis at home.
$10 per person. Registration required - call 845-658-9007 to register – space is limited.

Saturday April 12th 
Garden Day at UCCC- Hosted by the Cornell Cooperative Master Gardeners.
9am - 4pm
If you’re a Hudson Valley gardener, this event is not to be missed. Hosted by the Cornell Cooperative Master Gardeners. Wise and enthusiastic gardeners from all over Ulster County converge to share stories and information. Our booth will be filled with delectable color and stunning foliage, unique gardener gifts, and the very best tools- all for sale. Garden Designer Victoria will be giving a lecture on her favorite tropicals for container color. See you there!
for more information: http://www.cceulster.org/MG/MG%20Home.htm
Sunday April 20th 
Easter and Coffee in the Garden 10am – (FREE)
Coffee in the garden has become one of our favorite events. A casual meeting of the minds - over a cup of coffee (or tea) and snacks - where gardeners can share tips, stories, successes and failures. The knowledgable staff at Victoria Gardens are available to answer questions, and Victoria often talks about timely garden issues and the best in-season blooms.


Saturday April 26th 
John Fisher - Photography Show
John Fischer is bringing his Spring Tour of Ulster County to Victoria Gardens on April 26th.  He will spend the entire day with a display of fine art photography from Rosendale, other parts of Ulster County, and beyond.  He grew up in Tillson, is now nomadic and constantly traveling, but still considers Tillson and Rosendale home.  Orders can be placed for photo prints on metal, canvas, and photo paper, and CDs of image files can be purchased.  10% of each purchase from John will go to the Rosendale Food Pantry, who in turn will get $10 retail worth of food for every dollar they receive.  Come meet John, see his work in person, and enjoy the day at Victoria's Gardens. (www.noroadunturned.com)


Saturday May 3rd 
Hudson Valley Garden Fair at Montgomery Place by Hudson Valley Garden Association – 
Visit our pop-up booth to find a gorgeous selection of plans and garden gifts.


Sunday May 4th 
Coffee in the Garden -10am (FREE)  
Coffee in the garden has become one of our favorite events. A casual meeting of the minds - over a cup of coffee (or tea) and snacks - where gardeners can share tips, stories, successes and failures. The knowledgable staff at Victoria Gardens are available to answer questions, and Victoria often talks about timely garden issues and the best in-season blooms.
 and Backyard Homesteading - Introduction to Raising Chickens Class with Rose Unes
11am
Rose is a true garden girl; she was raised on a farm and has always embraced the DIY spirit. She will guide you through the ins and outs of raising your own flock. 
$10 per person. Registration required - call 845-658-9007 to register – space is limited.

Saturday and Sunday May 10th and 11th 
Mother’s Day Tea in the Garden -10am (FREE)
All Moms receive a free gift!

Saturday May 17th
Private Garden Tour
11am 
Our garden tours give you exclusive access to some of the Rondout Valley’s most beautiful and inspiring private gardens. Garden designer Victoria will be your guide through these secret wonderlands. With her vast experience and sharp eye, she will tune you in to the elements of good gardening and help inspire you to create your own oasis at home.

$10 per person. Registration required - call 845-658-9007 to register – space is limited.
Sunday May 18th 
Coffee in the Garden 10am (FREE)
Coffee in the garden has become one of our favorite events. A casual meeting of the minds - over a cup of coffee (or tea) and snacks - where gardeners can share tips, stories, successes and failures. The knowledgable staff at Victoria Gardens are available to answer questions, and Victoria often talks about timely garden issues and the best in-season blooms.
 and Tropical Container Class with Victoria
11am
Victoria, owner and head designer at Victoria Gardens, will teach you how to spice up your containers with colorful exotic plants.
$10 per person
Registration required - call 845-658-9007 to register – space is limited.

Sunday June 1st 
Coffee in the Garden 10am (FREE) 
Coffee in the garden has become one of our favorite events. A casual meeting of the minds - over a cup of coffee (or tea) and snacks - where gardeners can share tips, stories, successes and failures. The knowledgable staff at Victoria Gardens are available to answer questions, and Victoria often talks about timely garden issues and the best in-season blooms.
and The Key to Continuous Color with Andrew Koehn
11am
Andrew Koehn, Garden Manager Extraordinaire at Mohonk Mountain House, is a gifted garden colorist, and can give you his hard-earned tips for unlocking gorgeous color in your own garden.
$10 per person. Registration required - call 845-658-9007 to register – space is limited.

Saturday and Sunday June 14th and 15th
Father’s Day Weekend Tree Sale 
Sunday the 15th  
Coffee in the Garden 10am (FREE) 
Coffee in the garden has become one of our favorite events. A casual meeting of the minds - over a cup of coffee (or tea) and snacks - where gardeners can share tips, stories, successes and failures. The knowledgable staff at Victoria Gardens are available to answer questions, and Victoria often talks about timely garden issues and the best in-season blooms.
and  Tree Planting Workshop 
11am 
The staff at Victoria’s will demonstrate proper tree planting technique and provide helpful handouts. 
$10 per person. Registration required - call 845-658-9007 to register – space is limited.

Saturday June 21st 
RVBA Garden Tour – 
Join your friends and neighbors for the Rondout Valley Garden Tour, an annual fundraising event benefitting the Rondout Valley Business Association (RVBA) and the Lederman Children’s Center in Stone Ridge. This is a self-guided tour in which attendees visit some of the area’s most lovely private gardens and other horticultural attractions using their own transportation. 
tickets available online at http://www.rondoutvalley.org/Pages/RondoutValleyBusinessAssociationGardenTours.aspx

Friday- Monday July 3rd - 6th 
4th of July Sale
Sunday July 6th 
Coffee in the Garden- 10am (FREE)
Coffee in the garden has become one of our favorite events. A casual meeting of the minds - over a cup of coffee (or tea) and snacks - where gardeners can share tips, stories, successes and failures. The knowledgable staff at Victoria Gardens are available to answer questions, and Victoria often talks about timely garden issues and the best in-season blooms.

Saturday July 19th 20th
Rosendale Street Festival
http://rosendalestreetfestival.ning.com/
Sunday July 20th 
Coffee in the Garden- 10am (FREE)
Coffee in the garden has become one of our favorite events. A casual meeting of the minds - over a cup of coffee (or tea) and snacks - where gardeners can share tips, stories, successes and failures. The knowledgable staff at Victoria Gardens are available to answer questions, and Victoria often talks about timely garden issues and the best in-season blooms.

Sunday August 3rd Coffee in the Garden- 10am (FREE) 
Coffee in the garden has become one of our favorite events. A casual meeting of the minds - over a cup of coffee (or tea) and snacks - where gardeners can share tips, stories, successes and failures. The knowledgable staff at Victoria Gardens are available to answer questions, and Victoria often talks about timely garden issues and the best in-season blooms.
and Private Garden Tour
11am 
Our garden tours give you exclusive access to some of the Rondout Valley’s most beautiful and inspiring private gardens. Garden designer Victoria will be your guide through these secret wonderlands. With her vast experience and sharp eye, she will tune you in to the elements of good gardening and help inspire you to create your own oasis at home.
$10 per person. Registration required - call 845-658-9007 to register – space is limited.

Sunday August 17th 
Coffee in the Garden- 10am (FREE) 
Coffee in the garden has become one of our favorite events. A casual meeting of the minds - over a cup of coffee (or tea) and snacks - where gardeners can share tips, stories, successes and failures. The knowledgable staff at Victoria Gardens are available to answer questions, and Victoria often talks about timely garden issues and the best in-season blooms.
and Dividing Perennials and Fall Tasks in the Garden with Russel Wiser
11am
Master Gardener and ultimate Greenthumb Russel will guide you through the important gardening tasks of autumn. Learning how to divide perennials and ‘put the garden to bed’ will help you take your garden to the next level.
$10 per person. Registration required - call 845-658-9007 to register – space is limited.

Friday – Monday, August 29th, 30th, 31st and 1st 
Labor Day Sale

Sunday September 7th 
Coffee in the Garden- 10am (FREE) 
Coffee in the garden has become one of our favorite events. A casual meeting of the minds - over a cup of coffee (or tea) and snacks - where gardeners can share tips, stories, successes and failures. The knowledgable staff at Victoria Gardens are available to answer questions, and Victoria often talks about timely garden issues and the best in-season blooms.
and Private Garden Tour
11am
Our garden tours give you exclusive access to some of the Rondout Valley’s most beautiful and inspiring private gardens. Garden designer Victoria will be your guide through these secret wonderlands. With her vast experience and sharp eye, she will tune you in to the elements of good gardening and help inspire you to create your own oasis at home.
$10 per person. Registration required - call 845-658-9007 to register – space is limited.

Sunday September 21st 
Coffee in the Garden- 10am (FREE) 
Coffee in the garden has become one of our favorite events. A casual meeting of the minds - over a cup of coffee (or tea) and snacks - where gardeners can share tips, stories, successes and failures. The knowledgable staff at Victoria Gardens are available to answer questions, and Victoria often talks about timely garden issues and the best in-season blooms.
and the LAST Private Garden Tour of the Season
11am 
Our garden tours give you exclusive access to some of the Rondout Valley’s most beautiful and inspiring private gardens. Garden designer Victoria will be your guide through these secret wonderlands. With her vast experience and sharp eye, she will tune you in to the elements of good gardening and help inspire you to create your own oasis at home.
$10 per person. Registration required - call 845-658-9007 to register – space is limited.

Sunday October 5th 
Coffee in the Garden- 10am (FREE) 
Coffee in the garden has become one of our favorite events. A casual meeting of the minds - over a cup of coffee (or tea) and snacks - where gardeners can share tips, stories, successes and failures. The knowledgable staff at Victoria Gardens are available to answer questions, and Victoria often talks about timely garden issues and the best in-season blooms.
and DIY Hypertufa Trough Class with Cheryl Alloway
11am 
Cheryl will show you just how easy it is to make your own beautiful planters. You will leave the class with the planter you made, as well as the know-how to make more! Cheryl will also talk about what types of plants are most adaptable to these planters.  Bring rubber gloves (dishwashing type)- we’ll supply the rest.
 $25 per person. Call 845-658-9007 to register – space is limited.



Sunday October 19th 
Coffee in the Garden- 10am (FREE)
Coffee in the garden has become one of our favorite events. A casual meeting of the minds - over a cup of coffee (or tea) and snacks - where gardeners can share tips, stories, successes and failures. The knowledgable staff at Victoria Gardens are available to answer questions, and Victoria often talks about timely garden issues and the best in-season blooms.
And House Plants 101 with Laura Wyeth
11am
Laura Wyeth of Stonecrop Gardens and Victoria Gardens, will teach you the keys to success with houseplants. We’ll discuss the particulars of giving your plants the light, water, and food that they need to thrive, and demonstrate repotting, pruning, and some basic propagation.
$10 per person. Registration required - call 845-658-9007 to register – space is limited.

Sunday November 2nd 
Coffee in the Garden- 10am (FREE)
Coffee in the garden has become one of our favorite events. A casual meeting of the minds - over a cup of coffee (or tea) and snacks - where gardeners can share tips, stories, successes and failures. The knowledgable staff at Victoria Gardens are available to answer questions, and Victoria often talks about timely garden issues and the best in-season blooms.
 and Private Garden Tour Recap Slideshow
11am 
$5 per person. Registration required - call 845-658-9007 to register – space is limited.

Sunday November 3rd
Rosendale Picklefest
Check out our booth for the coolest and the cutest holiday ornaments and gifts.
Sunday November 16th   
Coffee in the Garden- 10am (FREE)
Coffee in the garden has become one of our favorite events. A casual meeting of the minds - over a cup of coffee (or tea) and snacks - where gardeners can share tips, stories, successes and failures. The knowledgable staff at Victoria Gardens are available to answer questions, and Victoria often talks about timely garden issues and the best in-season blooms.
And Holiday Garland Class 
11am
Victoria will show you hands-on how to use greens and cuttings from your garden to create a unique holiday display for your mantle or banister. Greens, floral wire, and a little creativity can transform your home into a winter celebration of holiday cheer. 
$10 per person. Registration required - call 845-658-9007 to register – space is limited.

Saturday November 29th
 SHOP LOCAL SATURDAY and Holiday Open House

Thursday December 4th 
After Hours Wine and Cheese Holiday Shopping Party! 
Open late- 5pm - 8pm
If you are trying to get together with friends for the holiday, meet here. Shop and socialize at the same time. 

Thursday December 11th 
After Hours Wine and Cheese Holiday Shopping Party!
Open late- 5pm - 8pm 
If you are trying to get together with friends for the holiday, meet here. Shop and socialize at the same time. 

Thursday December 18th 
After Hours Wine and Cheese Holiday Shopping Party! 
Open late- 5pm - 8pm 
If you are trying to get together with friends for the holiday, meet here. Shop and socialize at the same time. 

Sunday December 7th 
Coffee in the Garden- 10am (FREE)
Coffee in the garden has become one of our favorite events. A casual meeting of the minds - over a cup of coffee (or tea) and snacks - where gardeners can share tips, stories, successes and failures. The knowledgable staff at Victoria Gardens are available to answer questions, and Victoria often talks about timely garden issues and the best in-season blooms.

Sunday December 21st 
Coffee in the Garden- 10am (FREE) 
Coffee in the garden has become one of our favorite events. A casual meeting of the minds - over a cup of coffee (or tea) and snacks - where gardeners can share tips, stories, successes and failures. The knowledgable staff at Victoria Gardens are available to answer questions, and Victoria often talks about timely garden issues and the best in-season blooms.


Closed for the season December 29th.