Upcoming events.
Stay connected and grow with us! 🌱 Check out our Upcoming Events for opportunities to learn, share, and celebrate gardening in all its forms. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned green thumb, there’s something for everyone!
🌿 What’s Happening:
Workshops & Classes – Hands-on learning experiences to boost your gardening skills.
Community Meetups – Connect with fellow garden enthusiasts and share tips and stories.
Seasonal Events – Special activities, garden tours, and planting sessions tailored to the season.
Don’t miss out on the chance to grow your knowledge and your garden!
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Exact Address for all events is given upon ticket purchase in confirmation email unless otherwise stated. All ticket sales are final and if program has to be rescheduled due to weather participants will be notified and a new date will be chosen.
Bouquets & Bellinis Affair
Bouquets & Bellinis Affair
Sip. Snip. Bloom.
Milwaukee, WI | Summer 2025
Exact location shared upon ticket purchase
🌿 A Luxe Garden Experience Like No Other
Event Overview:
Get ready for an unforgettable girls’ day out at Bouquets & Bellinis—the ultimate summer event where fun meets creativity and community! Join us on Saturday, July 19th, from 4 PM to 10 PM for an evening of flowers, drinks, laughter, and memories that will last all season long.
What to Expect:
Step into an enchanting outdoor venue adorned with beautiful tents that provide a touch of comfort and shade from the summer sun. The dress code? Tea Party Chic—think florals, pastels, sundresses, and summer hats that scream “photo op ready!”
Flower Power:
Channel your inner floral artist as you create your own 24-stem flower bouquet—a beautiful arrangement to brighten up your home and heart. With a mix of vibrant blooms, greens, and accent flowers, this hands-on activity is perfect for all skill levels and will leave you with a masterpiece to be proud of.
Sip & Paint:
Unleash your creativity at our guided Sip & Paint session, where a talented local artist will help you craft a beautiful painting—no experience required! Sip on refreshing Bellinis as you paint, chat, and laugh with your friends.
Photo-Op Stations:
We’ve got multiple Instagram-worthy photo stations—from whimsical floral walls to picnic-inspired setups—so you can capture the day’s magic. Bring your phone fully charged because you’ll want to remember every moment.
Games & Activities:
Keep the good times rolling with a variety of fun games and activities that bring out the laughter and playful competition in everyone. From trivia to lighthearted relay games, there’s always something to keep the energy high and the smiles wide.
Delicious Drinks:
Enjoy a selection of Bellinis and other refreshing beverages (non-alcoholic options available too!) to keep you cool and refreshed as you soak up the vibes.
💐 What to Expect:
Dress up Tea Party Chic and get ready to:
💐 Create your own 24-stem flower bouquet
🎨 Enjoy a guided sip & paint session
🥂 Sip refreshing Bellinis
📸 Snap stunning photos at multiple themed stations
🎲 Play fun games under the summer sky
🌿 Outdoor venue with tents for comfort
🎟️ Ticket Tiers
💐 Early Bird: $100 (available until June 17th)
💐 Regular Price: $110
💐 Bring-a-Friend Deal: $200 for two tickets (perfect for besties!)
📍 Location & Time
Milwaukee, WI | Exact address sent after ticket purchase
🗓️ July 19, 2025
⏰ 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
💌 Grab Your Spot
Tickets are limited and expected to sell out.
Bouquets & Bellinis is more than just an event—it’s a celebration of friendship, creativity, and summer vibes. Whether you’re a seasoned flower lover or just looking for a fun day out, this experience is all about making memories, sharing laughs, and leaving with a beautiful bouquet and a smile.
🌿 Plant Daddy: Build Your Own Houseplant Collection
🌿 Plant Daddy: Build Your Own Houseplant Collection
📍 Milwaukee, WI | Exact location given at ticket purchase
June 14th, 2025, 3-6pm
🪴 Because Every King Deserves a Throne... and a Plant
This isn’t your typical plant workshop—it’s a whole vibe.
Grab your crew (or roll solo), and join us for a one-of-a-kind, guy-friendly plant party designed for chill connections, bold style, and zero plant stress. Whether you’re already a houseplant lover or just tired of killing the ones you got, this is your zone to grow.
👊 What to Expect
🔥 The Plant Bar
Choose your favorite from a lineup of low-maintenance legends like:
Snake Plants (“Hard to Kill”)
Pothos (“Thrives on Neglect”)
ZZ Plants (“Survivor Type”)
Succulents (“No Drama, No Problem”)
Each plant comes with its own Plant Profile to help you pick your new green sidekick.
🪴 Potting Station
Get your hands dirty and pot your plant into a stylish container. Choose from sleek terracotta, rugged concrete, or quirky face pots—and add your personal flair with paint pens or stickers.
🌿 Plant Care 101 (No Green Thumb Required)
A fun, fast-paced workshop that covers:
Watering without drowning
Light levels made easy
Styling your plant in your home or office
Pro tips for keeping it alive and thriving
🎉 Social Vibes + Contests
Best Plant Dad Awards – Win prizes for:
🌱 Best Plant Name
🌱 Most Creative Pot
🌱 Most Likely to SurvivePhoto Wall + Hashtag Moments: Snap a pic with your plant baby at our #PlantDaddyVibes station
🍻 Food + Drinks
Beer, teas, lemonade, or mocktails
Snacks like wings, sliders, and charcuterie bites
🎟️ Ticket Tiers
🌿 General Admission – $75
Includes:
1 houseplant + stylish pot
All materials to customize your pot
Access to the workshop
Light snacks + standard beverages
Entry into contests & photo wall
🌿 Plant Daddy Plus – $95
Includes everything in General Admission plus:
A second houseplant + pot
Plant Dad Starter Kit (soil, fertilizer, care cards)
Extra entries into the raffle for deluxe houseplant setup
🌱 Plant Daddy Jr. (Kid Edition)
For the Littlest Plant Daddies & Mamas in Training
Let the kids join the fun with a special houseplant experience just for them! The Plant Daddy Jr. station will be a hands-on, kid-friendly version of the main event where young plant lovers get to pick a low-maintenance houseplant and decorate their own pot to take home.
🎟️ Ticket Price: $25 per child
👶 Age Range: 4–12 years old
👨👩👧👦 Must be accompanied by a ticketed adult
🌿 What’s Included:
✔️ Choice of a small, easy-care plant (like baby pothos or succulents)
✔️ 4" planter pot to decorate with stickers and paint pens
✔️ Kid-friendly plant care card
✔️ Light snacks & juice box
✔️ Coloring station + plant-themed activity sheets
This is the perfect way for your little one to dig into the joy of plant parenthood while you enjoy the grown-up experience nearby!
💥 Limited Tickets. Big Energy.
This is a one-time annual event, not your average weekend thing.
Don’t sleep on it.
👉 Grab your ticket. Build your plant squad. Embrace your inner Plant Daddy.
Follow us @melaninurbangardener and tag your crew using #PlantDaddyVibes
🌿 Look & Learn Garden Session 4
An immersive, hands-on learning experience led by The Melanin Urban Gardener
Ready to level up your garden skills in real time? The Look & Learn Garden Sessions are designed to give you an insider’s view of how a thriving garden works—from seed to harvest. These 2.5 to 3-hour sessions take place right in my personal garden space, where you’ll walk through seasonal techniques, learn troubleshooting strategies, and see how I manage common challenges firsthand.
Each session includes a guided walkthrough, demonstrations, light refreshments, and access to my exclusive online community with checklists, tips, and real-life solutions to common garden issues.
What You’ll Learn:
How to troubleshoot common garden problems like yellowing leaves, pests, and stunted growth
My personal strategies for watering, pruning, and managing plant health
Seasonal routines for keeping your garden productive and low maintenance
Urban and small-space growing tips that actually work
Perfect for beginner to intermediate gardeners. Whether you’re managing a few containers on your patio or starting a full backyard plot, you’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and practical tools to help your garden thrive.
📍 Location: Milwaukee, WI, 53218 (Exact location given at time of ticket purchase)
🎟️ Tickets: $40 per person
🍴 Includes: light refreshments + take-home troubleshooting guide
🌱 The Green Survival Series: Salsa Garden Patio Power Plants Hands-On Grow Bag Gardening Workshops
🍅 Workshop 3: Patio Power Plants (Salsa Garden)
Date: June 14th, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Cost: $100 | Includes food + supplies
Max Participants: 30
Spice up your garden game with this salsa-inspired planting session! Perfect for small patios or balconies, we’ll help you plant tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, and marigolds — all in one grow bag. You’ll also get tips on how to support your tomato plants and keep pests away naturally.
You’ll learn:
Growing warm-season crops in containers
How to use marigolds to attract pollinators
Fertilizing and pruning for productivity
Take home: A 7-gallon grow bag for each plant for your salsa garden + salsa recipe inspiration and care guide (Includes group access for participants to help you be successful at home)
*Exact address given at time of ticket purchase*
Look & Learn Session 3
🌿 Look & Learn: A Hands-On Garden Session with The Melanin Urban Gardener
Come see how a real working garden runs—up close and personal.
Join me for a 2.5 to 3-hour guided garden experience where you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at my growing techniques, ask your garden questions, and leave with practical tips you can use right away.
Each session includes a light refreshment, Q&A time, and a take-home troubleshooting binder to guide you through common garden issues.
🌱 What You’ll Learn:
How to identify and fix common plant problems (wilting, pests, yellowing, and more)
Best practices for watering, feeding, and spacing plants in any garden size
My go-to seasonal routines to keep the garden thriving
Real tips for low-maintenance, high-yield harvests in small or urban spaces
Perfect for new and intermediate gardeners who want to build skills and confidence in real time.
📍 Location: Milwaukee, WI, 53218 (Exact location given at time of ticket purchase)
🎟️ Tickets: $45 per person
🍴 Includes: light refreshments + take-home troubleshooting guide
Look & Learn Session 2
🌿 Look & Learn: A Hands-On Garden Session with The Melanin Urban Gardener
Come see how a real working garden runs—up close and personal.
Join me for a 2.5 to 3-hour guided garden experience where you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at my growing techniques, ask your garden questions, and leave with practical tips you can use right away.
Each session includes a light refreshment, Q&A time, and a take-home troubleshooting binder to guide you through common garden issues.
🌱 What You’ll Learn:
How to identify and fix common plant problems (wilting, pests, yellowing, and more)
Best practices for watering, feeding, and spacing plants in any garden size
My go-to seasonal routines to keep the garden thriving
Real tips for low-maintenance, high-yield harvests in small or urban spaces
Perfect for new and intermediate gardeners who want to build skills and confidence in real time.
📍 Location: Milwaukee, WI, 53218 (Exact location given at time of ticket purchase)
🎟️ Tickets: $40 per person
🍴 Includes: light refreshments + take-home troubleshooting guide
🌿 Look & Learn Garden Session 1
An immersive, hands-on learning experience led by The Melanin Urban Gardener
Ready to level up your garden skills in real time? The Look & Learn Garden Sessions are designed to give you an insider’s view of how a thriving garden works—from seed to harvest. These 2.5 to 3-hour sessions take place right in my personal garden space, where you’ll walk through seasonal techniques, learn troubleshooting strategies, and see how I manage common challenges firsthand.
Each session includes a guided walkthrough, demonstrations, light refreshments, and access to my exclusive online community with checklists, tips, and real-life solutions to common garden issues.
What You’ll Learn:
How to troubleshoot common garden problems like yellowing leaves, pests, and stunted growth
My personal strategies for watering, pruning, and managing plant health
Seasonal routines for keeping your garden productive and low maintenance
Urban and small-space growing tips that actually work
Perfect for beginner to intermediate gardeners. Whether you’re managing a few containers on your patio or starting a full backyard plot, you’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and practical tools to help your garden thrive.
📍 Location: Milwaukee, WI, 53218 (Exact location given at time of ticket purchase)
🎟️ Tickets: $40 per person
🍴 Includes: light refreshments + take-home troubleshooting guide
🌱 The Green Survival Series: Herb Garden Essentials Hands-On Grow Bag Gardening Workshops
🌿 Workshop 2: Herb Garden Essentials
Date: May 24th, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Cost: $80 | Includes food + supplies
Max Participants: 30
Get rooted in the world of herbs with this hands-on workshop dedicated to growing flavor-packed plants in small spaces. We’ll dive into container gardening with herbs like basil, parsley, mint, and thyme. Learn how to keep them thriving and how to use them in your kitchen and wellness routines.
You’ll learn:
Herb care tips for sunny windowsills and patios
How to prune herbs for fuller, longer-lasting growth
The difference between perennial and annual herbs
Take home: A 3-gallon grow bag filled or window seal planter with four culinary herbs + herb growing and harvesting guide.
Hanging Beauies: A Mother’s Day Brunch & Garden Workshop
🌸 Hanging Beauties: A Mother’s Day Brunch & Garden Workshop 🌸
Date: Sunday, May 18th, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Milwaukee, WI 53218 (Exact address provided after ticket purchase)
Hosted by: The Melanin Urban Gardener
✨ A Mother’s Day Celebration Rooted in Beauty & Joy
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with blooms, brunch, and bonding! Hanging Beauties is a one-of-a-kind experience designed to help you celebrate the mother figures in your life through creativity, gardening, and connection. Whether you're honoring your mom, sister, auntie, or even yourself, this is a moment to relax, create, and celebrate!
🌿 Create Your Own Hanging Basket
Choose between a beautiful herb basket or a vibrant floral display. All supplies provided—just bring your creativity!
🥂 Buffet-Style Brunch
Enjoy a delicious spread of brunch favorites, including hot entrees, sweet treats, and refreshing drinks. Perfectly paired with a peaceful garden vibe.
🌼 Mini Gardening Lesson
Learn basic care tips and design tricks so your basket thrives all season long.
🌟 VIP Experience
Upgrade to VIP and receive a premium hanging basket with a special focal plant, a maintenance care kit, and an extra touch of garden glam.
🎟️ Ticket Options:
Early Bird (Ends April 5): $70
General Admission: $85
VIP Admission: $100 (includes upgraded basket, focal plant, & maintenance kit)
Kid Tickets (Ages 4–15): $25
💌 Why You’ll Love It:
Perfect for ALL skill levels—no green thumb required!
A unique, hands-on gift experience for Mother’s Day
A chance to unwind, eat well, and take home something beautiful
📸 Photo ops, garden-inspired vibes, and sweet moments are guaranteed. Come ready to celebrate the magic of motherhood—one hanging beauty at a time!
🌱 The Green Survival Series: Salad Bowl Garden Hands-On Grow Bag Gardening Workshop
*Exact Address Even Upon Ticket Purchase*
🥗 Workshop 1: Salad Bowl Garden
Date: April 17th, 2025
Time: 04:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cost: $70 | Includes food + supplies
Max Participants: 30
Create your own fresh and flavorful salad garden in this beginner-friendly workshop! Learn how to grow cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, radishes, and green onions — all in one compact grow bag. We’ll guide you through the planting process step-by-step while covering important tips on soil, watering, and harvesting for repeat growth.
You’ll learn:
How to grow leafy greens from seed or transplant
Succession planting for extended harvests
The best soil mixes and watering methods for cool crops
Take home: Your very own 5-gallon salad garden grow bag, printed and digital care guide, and access to online support group to help you on your journey at home.
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