Spring Season Opener!
Schedule
Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:30 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
The Growing Place Garden Center | Aurora, IL
About this Event
Come curious. Leave ready to grow!
- Saturday, April 11 from 10:30am – 3pm
- Takes place at The Growing Place Aurora, 2000 Montgomery Road
- Free entry
SCHEDULE
Morning Sessions
10:30am – 11:30am // Stunning Spring Doorscapes & Containers
Give your front door a springtime makeover! Our designers Becca and Susan will share their styling tips and tricks to transform your space into something beautiful. They’ll also cover how to choose the right container for your space and advice on creating long-lasting container displays.
10:45am – 11:30am // Kokedama Workshop Registration required
Kokedama is the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll be guided step-by-step to transform a Spider Plant into a unique hanging or tabletop display wrapped in moss. $30. Register . Very limited space. Select the Aurora store if prompted.
Midday Sessions
11:30am – 12:30pm // Happy Hydrangeas
Join our resident hydrangea specialist, Beth, to learn the right type for your space, light, and lifestyle. She’ll then break down the basics of care that keep hydrangeas healthy and blooming. No guesswork, just results.
11:45am – 12:30pm // Greenhouse Behind-the-Scenes Tour
A 45-minute guided look at where the botanical magic happens.
12:45pm – 1:30pm // Kokedama Workshop Registration required
Kokedama is the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll be guided step-by-step to transform a Spider Plant into a unique hanging or tabletop display wrapped in moss. $30. Register . Very limited space. Select the Aurora store if prompted.
12:45pm: Growing the Future Scholarship award presentation
Afternoon Sessions
1:00pm – 2:00pm // Simple Plant Combinations for the Real World
Learn how to combine perennials, trees, shrubs and annuals in ways that look good together and perform well in real gardens. We’ll share reliable plant pairings you can use in your own space and practical tips to help your garden look cohesive from spring through fall.
2:15pm – 3:00pm // Kokedama Workshop Registration required
Kokedama is the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll be guided step-by-step to transform a Spider Plant into a unique hanging or tabletop display wrapped in moss. $30. Register . Very limited space. Select the Aurora store if prompted.
Ongoing, 10:30am – 3pm
Meet the Designers: Landscape, Container Design & On The Move Design Services
Meet our expert design team and get an up-close look at the landscapes and custom containers that can turn your yard into a masterpiece.
Grumpy Gaucho food truck: Hot, fresh Authentic Argentinian empanadas. Take some home to bake later! A TGP staff favorite.
Schedule subject to change.
Where is it happening?
The Growing Place Garden Center, 2000 Montgomery Road, Aurora, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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