Spring Show SEMINAR & Worshop Schedule

Platt Hill Nursery is excited to offer our customers FREE seminars and paid workshops on Saturdays & Sundays in March. Be sure to check the location of your seminar or workshop.

Sat., Feb. 28 & Sun., Mar. 1, 2026

Kick Off Weekend – BOTH LOCATIONS
Sat. & Sun. Refreshments 1-5pm

Sun., Mar. 1, 2026 

11am – Hydrangea Seminar
BOTH LOCATIONS
There has been an explosion of new hydrangeas in the past few years. Let our experts tell you all about them and which will be best for your yard.

T.B.D. – New Perennials & Shrubs for Midwest Gardens

Sat., Mar. 7, 2026

10am – Spring Garden Tablescape Workshop $55/per registrant
CARPENTERSVILLE  LOCATION
Create your own spring garden tablescape at our hands-on workshop this weekend, March 7 & 8. These workshops fill up quickly, so we recommend signing up in advance.

Each workshop includes everything you need to create a beautiful blooming basket, featuring spring bulbs that will be ready to bloom just in time for spring, along with assorted foliage plants, pussy willow branches, and finishing touches like moss and decorative rocks.

Join us for a fun, creative way to welcome the season!

Bloomingdale Registration: 630-529-9394
Carpentersville Registration: 847-428-6767

1pm – How to Press Flowers Without Special Equipment
CARPENTERSVILLE  LOCATION
presented by Bloom & Make

Sun., Mar. 8, 2026 

10am – Spring Garden Tablescape Workshop $55/per registrant
BLOOMINGDALE  LOCATION
Create your own spring garden tablescape at our hands-on workshop this weekend, March 7 & 8. These workshops fill up quickly, so we recommend signing up in advance.

Each workshop includes everything you need to create a beautiful blooming basket, featuring spring bulbs that will be ready to bloom just in time for spring, along with assorted foliage plants, pussy willow branches, and finishing touches like moss and decorative rocks.

Join us for a fun, creative way to welcome the season!

Bloomingdale Registration: 630-529-9394
Carpentersville Registration: 847-428-6767

1pm – How to Press Flowers Without Special Equipment
BLOOMINGDALE  LOCATION
presented by Bloom & Make

Sat., Mar. 14, 2025 

1pm – Practical Gardening Tips with Rick Vuyst
CARPENTERSVILLE LOCATION
Award winning garden media broadcaster and & co-host of the Gardening Simplified Show.

Sun., Mar. 15, 2026

11am – Native Plants for the Home Garden
CARPENTERSVILLE  LOCATION
presented by Janie from Midwest Groundcovers

2pm – Spring Garden Prep & Clean Up
BLOOMINGDALE  LOCATION
presented by Mike our Bloomingdale General Manager

Sat., Mar. 21 & Sun., Mar. 22, 2026

FLASH SALE – BOTH LOCATIONS
Event display plants and select fixtures

Sat., Mar. 21, 2026

2-5pm – SIP into SPRING
BOTH LOCATIONS
Come in and wander through the greenhouse with a glass of sangria and a snack. Bring your girlfriends and make an afternoon of it.