Date + Time: Saturday, July 25th, 2026 | 9:00-11:00am
Instructor: Whitney Olson
Come and learn the art of flower pressing and design from local botanical artist, Whitney Olsen! In this hands-on workshop you will begin by learning the techniques of flower pressing, trying it out for yourself with a selection of fresh blooms to press in a workshop supplied book press, you will get to take home and use season after season. Following the flower pressing demonstration, you will then learn the art of pressed flower design with detailed techniques, instruction, and supplies for making your own 5x5 framed botanical wall hanging.
$80 --All supplies/materials are included in the cost of the workshop. You will receive your own set of previously pressed flowers, a frame, glue, and tweezers for the wall hanging portion of the workshop and freshly cut blooms along with a book press for the pressing section of the workshop.
PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately due to material costs & popularity of the class, cancellations after July 18th cannot be refunded. If you have any questions or need to cancel please reach out to us at info@sunrivergardens.com
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Date + Time: Saturday August 1st, 2026 | 9:00-11:00am Guest Instructor: Nancy Nielsen Bring a disappearing art back to life! Experience the happiness of eating what you grow not only in the summer but throughout the winter as well. In this class we will explore the many different ways of preserving what you grow - Canning, freezing, freeze-drying, dehydrating, cold storage and even using a root cellar. You can do all of it or just some of it but it’s easier than you think; it takes care of all those tomatoes and cucumbers in wonderful ways; the varieties and flavors of what you preserve yourself cannot be duplicated; the benefit of knowing what’s in your jars and what’s not in your jars (chemicals, dyes, and pesticides) brings peace and better health. That’s a lot to think about! Samples, recipes and how-to demonstrations provided. Did you know there is a pickle for every size of cucumber you grow? Come and learn. $45 — Recipes and Samples IncludedPLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately due to material costs & popularity of the class, cancellations after July 25th cannot be refunded. Garden Rewards cannot be applied towards the purchase of workshops or classes. If you have any questions or need to cancel please reach out to us at info@sunrivergardens.com -
Date + Time: Saturday September 5th, 2026 | 9:00-11:00am Guest Instructor: Irma LopezWant to learn how to make authentic Mexican salsas from your home-grown garden? Come learn the art of salsa making with, Irma Lopez! In this class, you will have access to a wide variety of salsa recipes and samples made by Irma herself, and then also learn how to incorporate ordinary garden ingredients into your daily cooking in a variety of ways, straight from the heart of Mexico right onto your table!
$38 — Recipes and Samples IncludedPLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately due to material costs & popularity of the class, cancellations after August 29th cannot be refunded. Garden Rewards cannot be applied towards the purchase of workshops or classes. If you have any questions or need to cancel please reach out to us at info@sunrivergardens.com -
Date + Time: Saturday September 19th | 9:00-11:00am Guest Instructor: Nancy NielsenWhat do you do with all those lovely fruits and vegetables your garden is giving you right now? Gather with us on September 19th as we set the table at Sun River Gardens with our guest speaker Nancy Nielsen as she shares with you some of her NEWEST, tastiest ideas and recipes! Enjoy delicious sights, smells and tastes that have been harvested straight from the garden with -salads, entrees, sauces, marinades, and desserts. "We’ll do the cooking, you do the tasting." A cookbook of Farm to Table recipes is included in the cost of the class.
About Our Guest Speaker:
Kerry and Nancy Nielsen’s garden is in Lindon, Utah. They have long subscribed to the philosophies embraced by the Slow Food movement, the Eat Clean and Live movement, and the How to Save Money and Eat From Your Garden for 5-6 Months movement (both of which were created and founded by the Nielsen's).
$50 — Recipes and Samples IncludedPLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately due to material costs & popularity of the class, cancellations after September 12th cannot be refunded. Garden Rewards cannot be applied towards the purchase of workshops or classes. If you have any questions or need to cancel please reach out to us at info@sunrivergardens.com -
Date + Time: Saturday, June 20th, 2026 | 9:00-11:00am Instructor: Mona Ashton of Ashton Floral Co. Join us in the nursery for a special hands-on floral workshop with guest instructor Mona as she shares her expertise in the art of floral design. Whether this is your first time attending or you’re returning to expand your skills, this class offers something for everyone. Each attendee will create a fresh, garden-inspired birch vessel arrangement filled with soft blooms and natural movement. Mona will share her professional tips on floral mechanics, flower care, and how to achieve that effortless gathered-from-the-garden style. Come ready for a fun and creative morning! $75 -- All supplies/materials are included in the cost of the workshop. Classes Have Limited Space Available. PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately due to material costs & popularity of the class, cancellations after June 13th cannot be refunded. If you have any questions or need to cancel please reach out to us at info@sunrivergardens.com -
Date + Time: Saturday, July 11th, 2026 | 9:00-11:00am Instructor: Nancy Nielsen Join us in the greenhouse for a special hands-on workshop with guest instructor Nancy Nielsen as she shares her expertise in the art of sourdough. Whether this is your first time attending or you’re returning to expand your skills, this class offers something for everyone. New participants will learn the foundations of sourdough, including how to make and care for your own starter, “feed” it at home, and use it to create beautiful boules of artisanal sourdough bread—all possible in a home oven. Returning participants will enjoy an exciting new focus as Nancy introduces recipes and techniques for sourdough sandwich bread, pizza, focaccia, and even sweet applications like cinnamon rolls, cakes and cookies. Throughout the workshop, Nancy will cover the benefits of baking with a sourdough leaven, helpful tools to have on hand, and—of course—provide plenty of samples to enjoy. Come join us for this sourdough class and take your baking to the next level! $45 -- All supplies/materials are included in the cost of the workshop. This includes discussion, a sourdough starter kit, samples, and a syllabus (complete with step by step photographs.) Classes Have Limited Space Available. PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately due to material costs & popularity of the class, cancellations after July 4th cannot be refunded. If you have any questions or need to cancel please reach out to us at info@sunrivergardens.com -
Date + Time: Saturday, July 11th 2026 | 9:00-11:00am Instructor: Kathy Thomas $15 per person – (kids 12 and under are free)Join Kathy for a special Hydrangea 101 workshop! Topics covered will include:
1. Common Hydrangea species and their unique needs.
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- Macrophylla (Mophead)
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- Paniculata (Panicle)
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- Serrata (Lacecap)
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- Quercifolia (Oakleaf)
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- Petiolaris (Climbing)
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- Arborescens (Smooth Woodland)
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- Fertilizing
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- Watering
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- Planting
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- Mulching
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- Pruning
3. Hydrangea Hardiness
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- Planting zones
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- How to protect plants during winter
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- Winter watering
This class will be a 1.5 hour discussion, with plenty of time for questions during and at the end of the seminar. By the end of the class you will have the information and confidence you need to select and care for these beautiful plants in your own landscape.
PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately due to material costs & popularity of the class, cancellations after July 11th cannot be refunded. Garden Rewards cannot be applied towards the purchase of workshops or classes. If you have any questions or need to cancel please reach out to us at info@sunrivergardens.com -
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Date + Time: Saturday June 27th, 2026 | 9:00-11:00am Guest Instructor: Nancy Nielson Nancy’s Italian mother Frances passed on not only recipes, mostly never written down, but her love of gardening and growing her own raw materials – tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil, eggplant, zucchini, and more. Come and learn how to make pasta sauce from scratch, pesto, eggplant parmesan, focaccia and pizza. Homemade ricotta is so easy and so delicious – nothing you can buy compares! And we’ll show you how to make pasta. Your kitchen will smell heavenly and your family and friends will be transported to Old Italy. $45 — Recipes and Samples IncludedPLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately due to material costs & popularity of the class, cancellations after June 20th cannot be refunded. Garden Rewards cannot be applied towards the purchase of workshops or classes. If you have any questions or need to cancel please reach out to us at info@sunrivergardens.com