Free Gardening Classes at Pike Nurseries for Adults and Kids

Pike Nurseries frequently offers free gardening classes and other events. Read on to see what’s coming up. Find more information on Pike Nurseries’ website.

Pike Nurseries now has four locations in the Charlotte area:

Pike Nurseries Ballantyne
12630 N. Community House Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28277

Pike Nurseries Matthews
1016 Devore Lane, Matthews, N.C. 28105

Pike Nurseries Lake Norman
18234 Statesville Road, Cornelius, N.C. 28031

Pike Nurseries, Highland Creek (the newest location!)
9825 McCay Road, Charlotte, NC 28269

Free Gardening Classes

Kids Class: Native Wildflowers
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
10-11 a.m.

North Carolina boasts a diverse catalog of gorgeous native wildflowers that are vital to the region’s ecosystem. In this FREE in-store class, kids will learn all about native flowers and then make their very own wildflower seed ball to take home. Guests must pre-register here.

Kids Class: Garden Critters
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
10-11 a.m.

In this very interactive class, kids will learn all about worms and ladybugs and get to see them up close. The class will conclude with kids making their very own fluttering butterfly to take home. Space is limited so it’s important for guests to pre-register here.

Succulents
Saturday, June 24, 2023
10-11 a.m.

Succulents and cacti are known for their unusual textures and easy care. This class will cover succulents in a variety in shapes, size and colors including some that are cold-hardy perfect for the landscape. Get tips on how to grow and pair succulents together. Guests must pre-register here.

Kids Class: Carnivorous Plants
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
10-11 a.m.

Kids can get up-close and personal with the fascinating world of insect-eating plants. By the end of the class, families will be ready to care for one of these peculiar plants and make their own venus fly trap puppet to bring home. Guests must pre-register here.