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bonsai garden with various species
August 22

Bonsai Presentation

When: August 22nd from 6pm -9pm

Mid-Michigan Bonsai Club is hosting nationally recognized yamadori (wild collected) artist/collector Andy Smith to present and provide a bonsai-styling demonstration using wild-collected material. This event is open to the public.
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Two pots on a porch with fall flowers. There are pumpkins between the pots.
September 6

Plant a Fall Porch Pot

When: September 6th from 1pm -2pm

Join Lori as she helps you design and plant an autumnal porch pot! This planter will take you through the fall season until frost. Feel free to bring in your own container or purchase one in store! Pricing will vary depending on the size of the chosen container, but $40-$60 is typical. Sign-up is not required.
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A partially completed terrarium sits on a workbench with gardening tools and plants.
September 13

Build-Your-Own-Terrarium Bar

When: September 13th from 1pm -3pm

Build a terrarium with us! We will have step-by-step instructions so you can work at your own pace. Ashley will give a brief instructional demo at 1:00 PM, then the planting will commence! Bring in your own container and trinkets or shop in-store from our selection of terrarium containers, accessories, and fairy garden items. There is a $3 charge which includes soil, moss, and stones. Plants, containers, trinkets and accessories are priced individually and are an additional cost. Sign-up is not required.
blurry background with bonsai tree with pink flowers in the right foreground
September 20-21

Mid-Michigan Bonsai Show

When: September 20th-21st from 3:23pm - 11:59pm

This event is free and open to the public! Featuring over 50 trees by Mid-Michigan Bonsai Club members on display, presentations, and vendors.
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Mixed flowers in galls vase
September 27

Bring-Your-Own-Vase Stem Bar

When: September 27th from 1pm -2pm

Bring in your favorite vase and choose beautiful, fresh flowers to fill it! Sami can help you create a professional looking design and teach you the elements of floral design as you go! You can bring in any type of container as long as it's water-tight. Price will vary depending on the number and variety of stems chosen for your creation. Sign-up is not required.
Wreath with orange and black ribbon and small jack-o-lanterns on a white background.
October 4

Spooky Halloween Wreath Workshop

When: October 4th from 1pm -2pm

Let Steph guide you as you create your own fun and frightening Halloween-themed wreath perfect for spooky season! Sign-up is required as space is limited. Fee: $50
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Pumpkins
October 11

Van Atta's Fall Festival

When: October 11th from 11am -4pm

Join us for a fun day of kids crafts and activities, a straw bale maze, donuts and apple cider while supplies last, and great sales all day!
Handmade broom with dried flowers.
October 11

Dried Flower Witches Broom Workshop

When: October 11th from 1pm -2pm

Join Sami in creating this delightful throw-back trend, as you make a one-of-a-kind dried flower broom, perfect wall front door, and more! Bring your own handle if you have a favorite interesting branch you'd like to use, or use one of ours! Sign-up is required as space is limited. Fee: $40
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Fairy house next to a tree with a moss background.
October 18

Magical Fairy House Workshop

When: October 18th from 1pm -2pm

Follow along as Greg helps you build your own custom fairy home! Using gathered, found and purchased natural items, you'll be able to construct a magical abode for toads, fairies, insects, or elves! Sign-up is required as space is limited. Fee: $35
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Three different wall sconces/holders, two of which have fall themed silk flowers.
October 25

Silk Wall Decor Workshop

When: October 25th from 1pm -2pm

Choose one of 3 container options that hang on a wall or your door, and fill with your choice of silk and dried flowers, grasses, twigs, cones and more to create a lasting display! We will have a great selection of silks to choose from. Sign-up is required as space is limited. Fee: $50
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grey background with snowy tree and blue ornament
November 20

Girls Night at the Greenhouse

When: November 20th from 6pm -8pm

Bring a girlfriend (or 2 or 3!) and join us at Van Atta's Greenhouse and Flower Shop for an evening of music, sales, sweet snacks, samples, local artists and makers, and a make & take project! Enjoy our holiday displays after hours, enter into a fun giveaway, and get a jump start on your holiday shopping!
holiday greenery with red accents and white ornaments
November 22

Holiday Open House

When: November 22nd from 11am -4pm

Stop out Saturday November 22nd and Sunday the 23rd from 11-4 to celebrate the holidays with us! We will have a special visit from Santa, music, Groovy Donuts & hot chocolate, vendors, kids' crafts, make & take projects, weekend sales, and more!