https://www.abovethedirtgardenshop.com https://www.abovethedirtgardenshop.com/high-humidity-terrarium-class If you’ve ever dreamed of creating a terrarium or simply a cozy environment for your high humidity plants to flourish, this class is perfect for you! <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> High Humidity Terrarium Class </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Friday, June 12th, 2026 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. </span> </p> <p> <span> Friday, July 3rd, 2026 6:30 PM-7:30PM <br/> Saturday, July 25th, 2026 10:30AM-11:30AM <br/> Friday, August 7th, 2026 6:30PM-7:30PM <br/> Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 10:30AM-11:30AM <br/> Thursday, September 10th, 2026 6:30PM-7:30PM </span> </p> <p> <span> Thursday, September 24th, 2026 6:30PM-7:30PM </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> If you’ve ever dreamed of creating a terrarium or simply a cozy environment for your high humidity plants to flourish, this class is perfect for you! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Cost:  $49.99 </span> </p> <p> <span> Teacher:  Alice <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> What Will we Do at this Class? </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We’ll get our hands dirty and assemble some amazing, high-humidity terrariums. The plants we’ll use include begonia, peperomia, syngoniums, and other 2” terrarium species. We’ll also chat about how to keep your terrariums thriving, when they need a little pruning, and how to make sure they stay their happiest! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Who SHould Attend </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> No terrarium experience necessary- intermediate level class. This class is open to all ages who can build a terrarium and participate independently. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> What Should I Bring? </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Feel free to bring any rocks, fossils, or small ceramic or plastic trinkets you’d like to use in your terrarium design. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Price: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> $49.99 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Taught by: Alice </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Above the Dirt’s own Alice!! You know her for being incredibly helpful and knowledgeable at the shop, and as a begonia and terrarium enthusiast she is thrilled to share her knowledge and love of plants with you! <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> What Will Attendees Receive? </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Attendees will receive one drink ticket, a watertight terrarium, and two plants for their terrarium.  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:05:07 GMT https://www.abovethedirtgardenshop.com/high-humidity-terrarium-class Kokedama,Classes thumbnail main image https://www.abovethedirtgardenshop.com/vintage-kokedama-class Learn the art of kokedama, a Japanese planting style where roots are wrapped in moss instead of a traditional pot. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Vintage Kokedama Class with Above the Dirt Garden Shop </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> Sunday <span> , September 13, 1:00pm -2:30pm </span> <br/> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Learn the art of kokedama, a Japanese planting style where roots are wrapped in moss instead of a traditional pot. In this hands-on class, we’ll pair that technique with beautiful vintage glassware to create a one-of-a-kind plant display that’s both timeless and full of character. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Price: </span> </span> <strong> $49.99 </strong> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Facilitator: Molly Mayapple </span> </p> <p> <span> 8 attendees max! </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> What Will we Do at this Class? </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Hands-on - each participant will build their own Kokedama that is paired beautifully with a small piece of upcycled glassware.  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Who SHould Attend </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> No plant experience required! Everyone. We also think it would be fun to attend with a friend! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> What Should I Bring? </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Your glorious self. We will have some glassware on site, but you can definitely bring something vintage that you are already inspired by! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Price: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> $49.99 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Dates: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Sunday, September 13, 1:00pm -2:30pm </strong> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> 8 Attendees Max </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Facilitator: Molly Mayapple </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Above the Dirt’s own Molly!! You know her as the nicest, most helpful person ever. But you may not have known that she has a master eye for fun, retro style, and can help you with all your houseplant questions. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> What Will Attendees Receive? </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Plant of their choice (options based on availability are: syngonium, pothos, peperomia, or begonia, etc), moss, bowl, twine, peet moss, and soil - plus the instructor will teach you have to create your Kokedama masterpiece. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:31:10 GMT https://www.abovethedirtgardenshop.com/vintage-kokedama-class Kokedama,Classes thumbnail main image https://www.abovethedirtgardenshop.com/propagation-class In a discussion style lesson the group will learn the basics of propagation from cuttings, splitting a parent plant, encouraging plant growth, and basics of feeding your plant. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Propagation with </span> </h2> <h2> <span> Above the Dirt Garden Shop </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Join our propagation class! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Saturday June 20, 2026 </span> </p> <p> <span> 10:30am-11:30am. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Propagation: noun </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span>  The breeding of specimens of a plant or animal by natural processes from the parent stock. </span> </p> <p> <span>  Our definition - let's make plant babies!! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Price: $29 <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Facilitator: Paula Henson, owner Above the Dirt Garden Shop </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6e9a1b3c/dms3rep/multi/large-IMG_5620.webp" alt="Propagation"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> What Will we Do at this Class? </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> In a discussion style lesson the group will learn the basics of propagation from cuttings, splitting a parent plant, encouraging plant growth, and basics of feeding your plant. </span> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> In the second portion of the class we will join together to get our hands dirty, split some plants, make some cuttings, and pot a rooted cutting. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Who SHould Attend </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Beginner to intermediate house plant parents. If you feel like you could probably teach this class, then it would be too basic for you - however you are still very welcome to attend, add your expertise, and propagate a plant with us. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> What Should I Bring? </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Pen and paper </span> </li> <li> <span> Any questions you have about propagating plants! </span> </li> <li> <span> If you have a plant that you'd like to learn how to propagate - bring it - but not required. </span> </li> <li> <span> An open mind, curious heart, and willingness to participate with the group. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Price: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> $29 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Date: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Saturday June 20, 2026 </span> </p> <p> <span> 10:30am-11:30am <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> 12 Attendees Max </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Facilitator: Paula Henson </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Paula Henson, owner Above the Dirt Garden Shop <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> What is Included? </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> 2 hour class </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> <span> You will leave with a freshly potted (pre-rooted) plant cutting in a 3” nursery pot from Above the Dirt Garden Shop </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Thu, 28 May 2026 19:12:17 GMT https://www.abovethedirtgardenshop.com/propagation-class Kokedama,Classes thumbnail main image https://www.abovethedirtgardenshop.com/beginner-bonsai-class Beginner Bonsai will cover the basics of Bonsai care, trimming, and wiring. In this hands-on class you will trim your Bonsai with the helpful hands of an expert! <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Beginner Bonsai with above the dirt garden shop <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Join our Bonsai Class! <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 10:30am-12:30pm. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Beginner Bonsai will cover the basics of Bonsai care, trimming, and wiring. In this hands-on class you will trim your Bonsai with the helpful hands of an expert!  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Registration Options: </span> </p> <p> <span> $149 (Bonsai Tree and supplies included) 6 Hands-on Attendees Max </span> </p> <p> <span> $49 (no tree or tools included - just listen and learn) 6 additional look-n-learn seats available </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Instructor: James Keith </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6e9a1b3c/dms3rep/multi/Resized_Screenshot_20240531-202233_Chrome.webp" alt="Native Plants - Becca"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> What Will we Do at this Class? </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Beginner Bonsai will cover the basics of Bonsai care, trimming, and wiring. In this hands-on class you will trim your Bonsai with the helpful hands of an expert! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Who SHould Attend </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Bonsai Beginner - no prior experience necessary. All ages are welcome that can independently participate in class. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> What Should I Bring? </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Pen and paper </span> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Willingness to learn and expand your aesthetic and horticultural skill set </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Price: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> $149 (Bonsai Tree and supplies included) 8 Hands-on Attendees Max </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> <span> $49 (no tree or tools included - just listen and learn) 8 additional look-n-learn seats available </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Dates: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 10:30am-12:30pm <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> 16 Attendees Max </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Instructor: James Keith </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> James Keith is the current Vice-President of the Greater Louisville Bonsai Society ( </span> <a href="https://www.louisvillebonsai.org/" target="_blank"> https://www.louisvillebonsai.org/ </a> <span> ), past, president, and long-time board member of the Prairie State Bonsai Society ( </span> <a href="https://prairiestatebonsai.com/" target="_blank"> https://prairiestatebonsai.com/ </a> <span> ), James has been practicing the art of bonsai for over thirty years. He is a graduate of the Eisei-en Intensive Bonsai Program in Mount Juliet, TN ( </span> <a href="https://bjornbjorholm.com/" target="_blank"> https://bjornbjorholm.com/ </a> <span> ). He has attended numerous workshops, trainings, and courses with masters worldwide. He has appeared in several television programs to display trees from his collection and discuss bonsai art, including ABC7 Chicago and WGN Chicago Channel 9 news. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> What is Included? </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> 2-hour class </span> </p> <p> <span> 1 Juniper Bonsai Tree and pot </span> </p> <p> <span> 1 roll of Bonsai wire </span> </p> <p> <span> 1 pair of Bonsai shears </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:47:56 GMT https://www.abovethedirtgardenshop.com/beginner-bonsai-class Kokedama,Classes thumbnail main image https://www.abovethedirtgardenshop.com/houseplants-101 <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Houseplants 101 with Above the Dirt Garden Shop <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 10:30am-11:30am. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Discuss and discover your plant-parent-style. Learn about the different “types” of houseplants and how to care for them. And repot a 4” houseplant for you to take home with you! We will all discuss the basics of plant pests and fertilizing your plant. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Price: $49 </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> 12 attendees max! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Instructor: Paula Henson <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6e9a1b3c/dms3rep/multi/Houseplants+101.jpeg" alt="Native Plants - Becca"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> What Will we Do at this Class? </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Discuss and discover your plant-parent-style. Learn about the different “types” of houseplants and how to care for them. And repot a 4” houseplant for you to take home with you! We will all discuss the basics of plant pests and fertilizing your plant. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Who SHould Attend </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Beginner or intermediate plant people. Would be appropriate for kids over the age of 10. Have a friend attendee too - things are always fun with friends! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> What Should I Bring? </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Pen and paper. If you want to - you can bring an empty 4-5" pot to plant your plant in. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Price: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> $49 <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Date: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 10:30am-11:30am <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> 12 Attendees Max </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Instructor: Paula Henson </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> What is Included? </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> 90 minute class </span> </p> <p> <span> 4” houseplant valued up to $30 </span> </p> <p> <span> Pot for you plant values up to $20 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:15:30 GMT https://www.abovethedirtgardenshop.com/houseplants-101 Kokedama,Classes thumbnail main image