Preparing to Garden

Build strong roots—learn soil and planting basics, take home thriving perennials.

Preparing to Garden

Learn all there is to know about starting a garden! A hands-on overview of soil preparation, essential tools, methods of watering, fertilizing and preventing weeds. Participants will sow seeds and learn how to care for tender seedlings. Transplanting and arranging perennial flowers is a highlight of the workshop. Participants will take home a selection of potted perennials to transplant into their own gardens.

Registration required.

Presenter: Bob Wildfong

Pricing:

$25.00 per person plus HST and Eventbrite fee.

Please note that this workshop takes place inside the Main Museum and Outside.

Information for Region of Waterloo Museums Members:

• Choose the date and time for your visit, then enter “MEMSPRING2026” into the discount field and click apply.
• Select your membership tickets.
• Verify account holder information and proceed to checkout.
• Please note that your membership must be valid upon booking and presented to Guest Services staff when you arrive.
• Memberships must be valid on date of visit or access may be denied.To renew your membership or if you are having trouble accessing your member tickets, please call us at 519-748-1914.
• Capacity limited. Pre-registration required.