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Here’s a listing of FREE gardening classes to get you started. They are all hosted at various Pike Nurseries locations around the Atlanta metro area.

Pike’s spring events usually include classes on growing spring veggies, tomatoes, and blooming hydrangeas.
Fall events focus on seasonal containers, cool weather vegetables, and bulb planting. 
We’ll add more classes as they are announced.
You can find the complete Pike’s events calendar online.

FREE classes at Pike Nurseries

Remember to click through the links and register online for your preferred store location.
The classes are in chronological order — some of the dates may have already past, so just keep scrolling.

Autumn Gardening Essentials: What to plant in fall

Saturday, October 11, 2025
10 to 11 a.m. 
Fall is the perfect time to plant trees and shrubs! Learn why cooler weather helps roots thrive, which varieties do best in our region, and how to plant and care for them so they flourish for years to come.
Register here for your location

Fall Container Design

Saturday, October 18, 2025
10 to 11 a.m. 
Celebrate the season with colorful containers! Join the Pike experts as they share tips on creating eye-catching fall planters with vibrant annuals, hardy perennials, and seasonal accents like mums. Learn the secrets of plant selection, layering for impact, and keeping your containers fresh and thriving all season long.
Register here for your location

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