Events

Gardening with a Purpose: Companion Planting 101

📅 Tuesday, March 10th

⏰ 5:30 PM

💲 $12 per person

🤝 In partnership with Urbandale Parks & Recreation

Ready to grow a healthier, more productive vegetable garden this season?

Join us for this beginner-friendly, one-hour workshop where you’ll learn how companion planting can naturally improve plant health, reduce pests, and boost your harvest. Our Retail Manager, Desa, will walk you through which vegetables grow best together, which pairings to avoid, and simple strategies you can use in your own garden beds this spring.

Whether you’re planting your very first garden or looking to garden more intentionally, this class will give you practical, easy-to-apply tips to help your garden thrive.

Spots are limited — register today and start planning your most purposeful garden yet! 🌱

🌿 Plant Education + Bingo Night: Spring Prep Edition 🌿

📅 Mar. 19th | ⏰ 5:30pm

🍺 BYOB (beer & wine welcome)

Join us at Bentley Ridge for a fun and educational evening of Plant Bingo — with a fresh focus on getting your landscaping ready for spring!

Before we shout “BINGO!”, we’ll kick things off with a short educational session all about spring preparation practices for your yard and garden. We’ll cover what to cut back, what to clean up (and what to leave!), when to prune, mulching tips, soil testing, composting basics, and how to set your landscape up for a strong, healthy growing season.

After the educational portion wraps up, stick around for FREE Plant Bingo, hosted by a lively MC who promises laughs, prizes, and good vibes. Bingo is included as a fun social activity only for those who attended the workshop—no additional cost, just pure fun!

✨ What’s Included:

• Educational spring prep presentation
• Time for Q&A with knowledgeable staff
• Complimentary Plant Bingo games after the workshop
• Light snacks provided
• BYOB friendly atmosphere (beer & wine only)

🎟️ Registration Required

Spots are limited, so grab yours early and join us for a night of learning, laughter, and leafy fun.

This event is an educational workshop. Any games played following the presentation are complimentary, non-mandatory, and offered solely for entertainment purposes. No buy in rounds of Plant Bingo available - only offered to class attendees.

Celebrate the start of spring with a creative night out at Bentley Ridge! 🌷

🎨Join us on March 26th at 5:30pm for a guided paint party where you’ll create your own 12x16 pre-traced canvas featuring a charming flower box design. The best part? The colors are completely customizable, so your masterpiece can match your style. 

Grab your friends, shake off winter, and let’s welcome spring with petals and paint!

Plant It Right: Tree Planting the Bentley Ridge Way

Saturday, March 28th

10:00 AM | $12/Ticket

Planting a tree is an investment in your landscape — and doing it correctly makes all the difference.

Dig in with Dan, our Planting Services Manager, for a hands-on workshop where he’ll walk you step-by-step through how we plant trees the Bentley Ridge way. After the presentation, there will be a live demonstration so you can see everything you need to know to ensure your tree thrives for years to come.

🌳 What you’ll learn:

• Appropriate tree selection & the importance of diversity
• Dig site prep: locating utilities
• Understanding tree anatomy and why it matters
• How to handle and prepare the root ball
• Digging the right size hole and products we recommend
• Mulching and staking your tree
• Maintaining a proper watering schedule after planting
• What to expect in the first season after transplanting

Whether you're planting one tree or an entire yard, this class will give you the confidence and knowledge to do it right the first time.