Valley View Farms has scheduled seminars to be helpful and fun for our community. In addition to our classes, we have many informative handouts, plant diagnostic services, water testing for ponds, and extraordinary signage on all of our plants. Most important, we have friendly, knowledgeable personnel to assist in any way we can.

Painted pumpkins

Paint a Pumpkin Workshop

Saturday, October 17 & 24, 2026 (2 Saturdays!!)
10m-2pm

Bring the kids to paint and decorate their own pumpkin. We’ll provide a Field Trip
pumpkin, paints, and fun decorations for just $6. Stop by anytime between 10 am and 2 pm, then enjoy our straw maze and giant pumpkin display while their masterpieces dry!

Phoenix Wildlife Center Owl O ween

OWL-O -WEEN!!

DATE CHANGE! 
Saturday, October 24, 2026
noon-2 pm

Fascinated by owls? Join us for a close look at these magnificent birds and learn more about their habitat from Kathy Woods and volunteers from the Phoenix Wildlife Center. Phoenix Wildlife Center is dedicated to the rehabilitation and return to the wild of owls and other wildlife. Meet live owls and other birds of prey!

Bougainvillea Bonsai

Winterizing the Water Garden

Saturday, October 24, 2026
9:00 am

Prepare your pond for winter with guidance from our pond expert, Tim. Learn how to
protect your fish, care for aquatic plants, and keep your water garden healthy until
spring.

Giant pumpkin

Great Pumpkin Seed CoUNt

Saturday, October 31, 2026
Noon

How many seeds are inside this year’s giant pumpkin? Submit your guess before the pumpkin is opened. Tom Tasselmyer, WBAL Chief Meteorologist, will count the seeds,which will then be returned to the grower. Afterward, all of the large pumpkins will be donated to Whispering Rise Animal Sanctuary for the pigs to enjoy.

Bougainvillea Bonsai

Department 56 Sale!

Saturday, November 7, 2026
8:00 am

Select retired and display items will be marked down. Get here early for the best selection!

Older Bonsai

WINTERIZING YOUr Bonsai TREE

Saturday, November 7,  2026
9:00 am

Learn how to prepare both tropical and outdoor bonsai for the winter season. Martha will
discuss protection techniques, winter care, and what your bonsai needs to thrive until
spring.

Create a Woodland Amaryllis Garden Workshop

Saturday, November 14, 2026
11:00am

Learn several creative planting styles before designing your own Woodland Amaryllis
Garden in a glass bowl using fresh greens, berries, and moss. Project cost is $48 and
makes a wonderful holiday gift.

Clare Jones Container Planting

winter porch pot designs

Saturday, December 5, 2026
11:00am

Make your own holiday porch pots with greens, winterberries, and other ‘ingredients’ to create a beautiful design outdoors (or indoors) to greet your holiday guests. Costs will vary depending on materials used, starting at $50, including pot, sand, and greens.

The WBAL Morning Show in our Christmas Shop

Thursday-Friday, December 17 & 18, 2026
5:30am -10am

Experience the excitement as Bryan Nehman, C4, and a host of other performers
broadcast live during the Kids Campaign fundraising drive. Valley View Farms is proud
to host this special annual event in support of local children.