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Spring Kick Off at Homestead Gardens
Mar 18th - Mar 26th

Join us for a packed week of education, displays throughout the greenhouses and shopping opportunities for the best of this seasons trends!
Commit Local, Impact Global
Homestead Gardens is inviting everyone to welcome that long-awaited springtime feeling this season with our Annual Spring Kick Off! Starting on March 18 and lasting until the 26th, retail locations will be filled with special sales, classes, workshops, and never before seen products and displays. Revel in the joy of the season with Homestead Gardens as we bring you all the best in plants, home décor and outdoor goods to make this your most successful spring ever. Get ready for unforgettable deals you won’t want to miss out on!
What to Expect
Inspiration.
We are excited to share how you can take part in preserving our environment! Our multiple displays will give you a unique perspective into eco-friendly outdoor living. From native plant selections and rain gardens, to organic fertilizers, be inspired to make positive choices for your surroundings this season. We are here to help you create an oasis that works with nature to restore the beauty of the environment. Visit us today and discover what impactful steps you can take with these exciting new trends!
Education.
We are committed to helping our customers make the most of their resources and foster a better future through sustainable practices. We will be offering seminars and workshops with knowledgeable experts who can educate attendees on the value of stewardship and how they can develop strategies to create lasting sustainability. It’s time to abandon wasteful habits and take the first steps towards a bright and prosperous future – Homestead Gardens is here to show you the way.
Participation.
We all have our part to play in creating a smarter, greener Maryland, and it starts with us! Taking what you learn home will be one small, positive step in the right direction. Whether it’s making your personal space more efficient, composting or simply telling others about what you learned, you can be part of the change. Let’s commit to being responsible stewards in our community by sharing stories and successes with our neighbors and friends – together, let’s make a brighter future for our state.
Weekend Schedules
We are excited to offer a comprehensive schedule of seminars and workshops on leading staff in topics ranging from sustainability and environmental preservation, to boosting your outdoor lifestyle with the hottest gardening trends. Our experts will expertly guide you through each workshop, providing you with invaluable knowledge and insights that cannot be found anywhere else. Take our hands-on approach to learning and come see what we have to offer – you’re guaranteed to leave feeling educated, motivated, and inspired with your newfound skills! Click below for further details on upcoming seminars by location.
*Note: Pre-registration is required for workshops.
Davidsonville, MD
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Date | Workshop | Learn More | Activity |
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Saturday, | Build a Bonsai Houseplant Workshop 10:00 am to 11:30 am Learn More Here | Homestead Horticultural Supply 11:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Craig (Calf) + Cinnamon (Calf) + Chickens in Barnyard 9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Homestead Landscape Info 11:00 pm to 3:00 pm | AG Craft for Kids: Bug Safari 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Learn More Here | ||
Sunday, | Opening your garden for the season – soil test demo 10:00 to 11:00 am Learn More Here | Homestead Horticultural Supply 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Charlotte (Donkey) + Sebastian (Goat) + Molly (Goat) in Barnyard 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Homestead Landscape Info 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | AG Craft for Kids: Bug Safari 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Learn More Here | ||
Monday, | NEW plant intro + jazzed up container formulas 10:00 am to 11:00 am Learn More Here | AG Craft for Kids: Story Time + Crafts about Lady Bugs 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Learn More Here | |
Tuesday, | Moss Pole Houseplant Workshop 10:00 am – 11:30 am Learn More Here | Green Drinks 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Learn More Here | |
AG Craft for Kids: Make Colorful Butterflies 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Learn More Here | |||
Wednesday, | Veg Success + bait pots for beneficial insects 10:00 am to 11:00 am Learn More Here | AG Craft for Kids: Make Seed Paper 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Learn More Here | |
Thursday, | Opening your garden for the season Bonus: demo + take home soil test 10:00 am to 11:00 am Learn More Here | AG Craft for Kids: Story Time + Crafts about Trees 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Learn More Here | |
Friday, | Spring-ready! tools and chores 10:00 am to 11:00 am Learn More Here | AG Craft for Kids: Story Time + Crafts about Birds 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Learn More Here | |
Saturday, | Moss Pole Houseplant Workshop 10:00 am – 11:30 am Learn More Here | Homestead Horticultural Supply 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Craig (Calf) + Cinnamon (Calf) + Charlotte 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
The Magic of Just 100 Square Feet 10:00 am to 11:00 am Learn More Here | Homestead Landscape Info 11:00 am – 3:00 pm | Kathy Jentz Book Signing 10:00 am to 2:30 pm Learn More Here | |
Davidsonville Green Expo presented by DACA 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Learn More Here | |||
AG Craft for Kids: Bug Safari 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Learn More Here | |||
Sunday, | Veg Success + Sustainable Food Choices 10:00 am to 11:00 am Learn More Here | Homestead Horticultural Supply 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | AG Craft for Kids: Bug Safari 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Learn More Here |
Homestead Landscape Info 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Georgette, Bella, Chickens in Barnyard 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Severna Park, MD
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Date | Workshop | Activity |
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Saturday, | Build a Bonsai Houseplant Workshop 10:00 to 11:30 am Learn More Here | AG Craft for Kids: Bug Safari 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Learn More Here |
Sunday, | Opening your garden for the season – soil test demo 10:00 to 11:00 am Learn More Here | AG Craft for Kids: Bug Safari 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Learn More Here |
Monday, | NEW plant intro + jazzed up container formulas 10:00 am to 11:00 am Learn More Here | AG Craft for Kids: Story Time + Crafts about Lady Bugs 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Learn More Here |
Tuesday, | Moss Pole Houseplant Workshop 10:00 am – 11:30 am Learn More Here | AG Craft for Kids: Make Colorful Butterflies 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Learn More Here |
Wednesday, | Veg Success + bait pots for beneficial insects 10:00 am to 11:00 am Learn More Here | AG Craft for Kids: Make Seed Paper 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Learn More Here |
Thursday, | Opening your garden for the season Bonus: demo + take home soil test 10:00 am to 11:00 am Learn More Here | AG Craft for Kids: Story Time + Crafts about Trees 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Learn More Here |
Friday, | Spring-ready! tools and chores 10:00 am to 11:00 am Learn More Here | AG Craft for Kids: Story Time + Crafts about Birds 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Learn More Here |
Saturday, | Moss Pole Houseplant Workshop 10:00 am – 11:30 am Learn More Here | AG Craft for Kids: Bug Safari 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Learn More Here |
Sunday, | Veg Success + Sustainable Food Choices 10:00 am to 11:00 am Learn More Here | AG Craft for Kids: Bug Safari 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Learn More Here |
Smyrna, DE
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Date | Workshop | Learn More | Activity |
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Saturday, | Build a Bonsai Houseplant Workshop 10:00 to 11:30 am Learn More Here | Enter to Win – Landscape Design 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | |
Lorax book reading + seed planting activity 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Learn More Here | |||
Sunday, | Jonathan Green Vendor In Store | Enter to Win – Landscape Design 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | |
Monday, | Backyard Chickens Lecture TBD | ||
Tuesday, | Moss Pole Houseplant Workshop 10:00 am – 11:30 am Learn More Here | ||
Wednesday, | Learn About Homestead Wholesale | ||
Thursday, | Creating a Porch Pot Demo 10:00 am to 11:00 am | ||
Friday, | Prepping Your Garden for Spring Demo 11:00 am to 12:00 pm 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Learn More Here | ||
Saturday, | Moss Pole Houseplant Workshop 10:00 am – 11:30 am Learn More Here | Spring Kickoff Party 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | |
Sunday, | The Giving Tree Book reading + sapling take home 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | ||
Companion Planting Demo 11:00 am to 12:00 pm 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | |||
Jonathan Green – Preparing Your Lawn for Spring 11:00 am to 12:00 pm 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
New For 2023: Homestead Barnyard Debut
Our Spring Kickoff will be the debut of new animal friends at Homestead Gardens. This spring we are unveiling our Homestead Barnyard–home to Craig (Calf), Cinnamon (Calf), and Charlotte (Donkey). Children of all ages will be able to get up close to see the sights and smells and hear the voices that make up a real-live barnyard.