Jeanine Matlow
| Special to The Detroit News
Get your outdoors in shape with Garden Bootcamps
Get ready for spring with Garden Bootcamp at all English Gardens retail locations this Saturday and Sunday. Whether you are a new gardener or a seasoned pro, various educational and inspirational seminars will help get you started. Not sure why your hydrangea isn’t blooming, looking to find solutions for your garden pests, wanting to learn the basics of landscape design or wondering what’s new this year? Get your questions answered and enjoy raffles and giveaways with chances to win prizes throughout the weekend and product giveaways at each seminar. To RSVP for updates and reminders and see other events, go to englishgardens.com.
Take your pick of flowers at Dahlia Day
Calling all dahlia lovers! Urbanrest Brewing Co. in Ferndale will host an in-person dahlia sale from noon-4 p.m. April 4 with other vendors during the first Dahlia Day at the local venue. Shop for dahlia plants, tubers and cuttings while enjoying your favorite pour. This event will feature Detroit Dahlias, Endress Acres, Freese Flower Farm, Daybreak Dahlias and Bear Hug Blooms. These Michigan dahlia farms will offer hundreds of unique varieties. Perfect for any gardener looking for stunning flowers that start blooming mid-summer and pump out blooms straight through to the first frost. The location is 2615 Wolcott St. This event is free to the public and free parking is available for attendees. Go to urbanrest.com.
Farmer John’s offering Spring Ladies Night
Greet the season at Farmer John’s Home and Garden in Farmington Hills during their Annual Spring Ladies Night from 6:30– 8:30 p.m. April 10. Think spring as you shop seasonal home decor, fashion and other finds at the spacious location that features a boutique and a greenhouse. Enjoy exclusive sales, a DJ, complimentary food, refreshments, wine and more. A $5 entry fee will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The location is 26950 Haggerty Road. Go to farmerjohnsgreenhouse.com.
Welcome spring with Dancing Eye Gallery
Welcome the warmer weather with the decorative bird selections at Dancing Eye Gallery in Northville that signal spring. Nature-themed pieces from local artists include a Springtime Beaded Goddess that holds a decorative tray of birds eating birdseed. Other items shown in the photo include bird-themed tiles and fused glass jewelry. A ceramic birdhouse completes the featured seasonal picks. “Bird designs are so popular right now, and everyone is ready for spring!” says owner Theresa Schierloh. The location is 101 N. Center St. Go to dancingeye.com.
Friends of the Dearborn Heights Library having Spring Book Sale
The Friends of the Dearborn Heights Library will hold a Spring Book Sale from April 9-12. Shop fiction and nonfiction, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, adult, teen and children’s titles. From 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. April 9, pick from the best selection. Next, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. April 10, Buy One Get One Free of the Same Type. From 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. April 11, there will be a $5 Bag Sale (bags provided). Lastly, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 12, All Free with Take Home the Rest. Bring your own container. Some specialty items will be excluded from the special sale days. The location for the Caroline Kennedy Library is 24590 George St. Go to dhlibrary.org.
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