Events

2025 Event

      "Let Us Foster Your Green Thumb!"

We love to share our plant knowledge and celebrate the seasons with you! Event details may occasionally change, so be sure to check this page for the most updated information.

Something missing that you're interested in? Want to host a club meeting at our location? Send us a note at dammannsgcs@gmail.com. 

"Our Friends, the Birds" Class by Mel Robles

Saturday, January 18th at 1:00 pm

Join us in our greenhouse as Mel reads about our friends the birds. Then we will spend time coloring some Indiana birds that you are likely to see this winter. We will craft your beautiful art into puppets. Bundle up and bring your friends for this cozy kids event. Ages 3-10 with a responsible adult.

A $12 nonrefundable fee due at registration.

Click here to register for the class. 

 

"Tiny Terrarium Necklace" Workshop by Mel RoblesTiny Terrarium Necklace Workshop image

Saturday, January 25th at 1:00 pm  

Come into the greenhouse to make a miniature terrarium that can be used as a necklace. If you don't want to use this charming project as jewelry, you could hang it around your rear view mirror, on a wall, as a purse charm. Bring your own very tiny trinkets or crystals to personalize this mini terrarium.

A $15.99 nonrefundable fee due at registration.

Click here to register for the class. 

"Succulent Hanging Basket Workshop" by Kathy Haley

Saturday, February 8th, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm

Design your own succulent hanging basket. In this class you will be guided by our grower and designer Kathy to create a beautiful arrangement of succulents. You'll receive some succulent starts and an 8 inch hanging basket.

A $15.99 nonrefundable fee due at registration.

Click here to register for the 1pm class. 

Click here to register for the 3pm class. 

 

"Landscape Design Workshop" with Kathy Haley

Thursday February 13th & Friday February 14th                                     By Appointment Only

Schedule an appointment with our design architect and grower Kathy. She will guide you in creating a beautiful landscape design for your plot.

Come prepared for your meeting by bringing a rough map of the lot and house. Note any good features and eyesores surrounding the property, along with lifestyle requirements due to animals, children, or nature. Please bring printed photos of landscaping sites. 

A $25.00 nonrefundable fee due at registration. ($25 gift card will be given to each participant after the appointment)

Click here to make an appointment. 

"Seed Starting and Companion Planting" by Mel Robles

Saturday, February 22nd, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm

Get a head start on planning your spring and summer garden. Learn about  companion planting and learn different methods for seed starting. At the end of the class you'll receive a small seed starting tray and some seeds to start.

A $10.00 nonrefundable fee due at registration.

Click here to register for the 1pm class!

Click here to register for the 3pm class!

 

 

"Landscape Design Workshop" with Kathy Haley

Sunday, March 2nd, 9th, & 16th, By Appointment Only

Schedule an appointment with our design architect and grower Kathy. She will guide you in creating a beautiful landscape design for your plot.

Come prepared for your meeting by bringing a rough map of the lot and house. Note any good features and eyesores surrounding the property, along with lifestyle requirements due to animals, children, or nature. Please bring printed photos of landscaping sites. 

A $25.00 nonrefundable fee due at registration. ($25 gift card will be given to each participant after the appointment)

Click here to make an appointment. 

"Flower and Patio Show"

Saturday March 15th - Sunday March 23rd, Hours Vary

Come visit our booth at the Indiana Flower and Patio Show. There will be so much to see and so much to inspire you for your spring projects.

Click here to find more information about tickets, hours, and vendors.

"Tag it and Leave it!" Hanging Basket Workshop and Tour of our Production Facilities by Kathy Haley

Sunday, March 30th at 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm

Dammann's West is a large growing and retail facility that produces the most beautiful hanging baskets in town. Our experts will help you create your own 10" hanging basket with plant plugs. You do the potting and we do the growing! Leave it behind, and we will GROW your container with tender loving care providing water & fertilizer as needed.

We take pride in growing our own hanging baskets, flowers, and vegetables.  All participants are invited to take a tour of our  greenhouse facilities where we produce a wide variety of  plants.  Tours of production will be given after each class.  All will receive a healthy  production plant with our compliments at the end of the tours.

Fee is $29.99 and nonrefundable for one 10” container. Pickup dates – 5/6 thru 5/10. 

Click here to register for the 1pm class. 

Click here to register for the 2pm class.

"Jumpstart to Spring"  Lecture Series & Tours, Saturday, April 5th. Walk-ins Are Welcomed!

Dammann's is a production facility where we take pride in growing our own hanging baskets, flowers, and vegetables.  All participants are invited to take a tour of our  greenhouse facilities where we produce a wide variety of  plants. Tours of production will be given after each class.  All will receive a healthy  production plant with our compliments at the end of the tour:

11:00 am -  "2025 Plant Varieties for Outdoor Living" by Jim Dammann, Jr.   - Jim will discuss new plant varieties to fit your outdoor living area and help it pop with color! Door prizes will be given!

1:00pm- "Veggie Gardening Forum" led by Mel Robles and "Gardening Vegetables in Indiana" by Jim Dammann, Sr.- Mel will discuss successful methods such as  "No Dig Gardening"  and "Straw Bale"  gardening,  along with the advantages of container planting.  Mel will also introduce new products at Dammann's: Straw Bale Conditioner, Biochar, and 3 in 1 Inoculant.

Jim will talk about planning and preparing for your best vegetable harvest ever with lots of valuable information and door prizes will be given!

 

"Tag it and Leave it!" Annual Container Workshop by Kathy Haley

Sunday, April 6th at 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm

Dammann's West is a large growing and retail facility that produces beautiful annual containers. Our experts will help you create your own mixed annual container with plant plugs. You do the potting and we do the growing! Leave it behind, and we will GROW your container with tender loving care providing water & fertilizer as needed.

Fee is $29.99 and nonrefundable for one 10” container. Pickup dates – 5/8 thru 5/11. 

Click here to register for the 1pm class. 

Click here to register for the 2pm class.

"Dammann's Famous 25 cent Tomato Sale - Back by Popular Demand!"

Thursday, April 17th while supplies last

The tomato sale began over 35 years ago! Shop our famous tomato sale while quantities last. Only Thursday April 17th from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm. Buy a 4 pack (25 cents per tomato) for $1.00 (regularly $2.29). limit one flat per person. No coupon needed. 

 

"Potting Bar Sundays" with Kathy Haley

Sunday, May 18th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Our potting bar will be open from 11am-4pm; each participant may purchase a container of your choice for 50% off (limit 1).  Cost is for material only – our designer’s advice is free!

No registration required.

 

 

"Perennials Design" Class by Kathy Haley

 Sunday, June 1st, at 1:00 pm

Kathy will help you transform your outside space to a beautiful flower garden unique to your own style! Preparation for class:

Designated Planting Area(s) - soil condition and lighting? Your unique style - preferred size/ texture/color scheme? Additional consideration - Bloom Time(s)

Nonrefundable $14.99 Class Fee

Click here to register for the class. 

 

 

 

"Herb Planter Workshop" by Mel Robles

Saturday, June 7th at 1:00 pm

Learn about some common garden herbs and plant a few in your very own planter. Visit the greenhouse and learn about the the delicious touch herbs can bring to your home.

A $24.99 nonrefundable fee due at registration.

Click here to make an appointment.

 

"Beauty of Butterflies" by Hannah Woods

Sunday, June 8th at 1:00 pm

Hannah will tell you how you can attract beautiful butterflies to your garden with native perennials. Tubular nectar rich perennials are an invaluable source of food. The popular monarch butterfly has undeniable beauty with a wingspan of 3-4” in shades of orange, black and white. (Wherever there is milkweed, the monarch butterflies will return to lay their eggs.)

A $14.99 nonrefundable fee due at registration.

Click here to register for class. 

"Landscape Design Workshop" with Kathy Haley

Sunday August 17th & 24th                                    

By Appointment Only

Schedule an appointment with our design architect and grower Kathy. She will guide you in creating a beautiful landscape design for your plot.

Come prepared for your meeting by bringing a rough map of the lot and house. Note any good features and eyesores surrounding the property, along with lifestyle requirements due to animals, children, or nature. Please bring printed photos of landscaping sites. 

A $25.00 nonrefundable fee due at registration. ($25 gift card will be given to each participant after the appointment)

Click here to make an appointment. 

"Landscape Design Workshop"  with Kathy Haley

Sunday September 7th & 14th                                    

By Appointment Only

Schedule an appointment with our design architect and grower Kathy. She will guide you in creating a beautiful landscape design for your plot.

Come prepared for your meeting by bringing a rough map of the lot and house. Note any good features and eyesores surrounding the property, along with lifestyle requirements due to animals, children, or nature. Please bring printed photos of landscaping sites. 

A $25.00 nonrefundable fee due at registration. ($25 gift card will be given to each participant after the appointment)

Click here to make an appointment. 

 

"Free Hayrides for All Ages!"  by Jim Dammann, Sr!

Available from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

 

Saturday, October 4th

Saturday, October 11th

Saturday, October 18th

Visit us for our hayride through the haunted plant cemetery. Take a picture at our fall backdrop. Rides run from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. All ages are welcome.

 

"Fall Porch Pot Workshop" by Kathy Haley

Sunday, October 5th at 1:00 pm

Create a unique fall-themed planter with mums, mini pumpkins and other autumnal plant material to jazz up your porch. You'll be guided by our designer and grower Kathy. Ticket covers pot and plant materials.. Cost is $34.99 for materials.

Click here to register for class. 

 

 

"Pumpkin Painting for All Ages" - Hayride Included!!

by Mel Robles, Instructor

Saturday, October 11th, at 1:00 pm

Visit our garden center to paint your own small pumpkin just in time for your Halloween décor. Children must come with a responsible adult. One pumpkin and materials for painting are included in ticket price. Additional pumpkins can be purchased at the garden center. Stay for our hayride through the haunted plant cemetery.  Pumpkin and paint material fee $12; nonrefundable.

Click here to register for the class. 

 

"Landscape Design Workshop" with Kathy Haley

Sunday, October 18th & 20th, By Appointment Only

Schedule an appointment with our design architect and grower Kathy. She will guide you in creating a beautiful landscape design for your plot.

Come prepared for your meeting by bringing a rough map of the lot and house. Note any good features and eyesores surrounding the property, along with lifestyle requirements due to animals, children, or nature. Please bring printed photos of landscaping sites. 

A $25.00 nonrefundable fee due at registration. ($25 gift card will be given to each participant after the appointment)

Click here to make an appointment. 

"Holiday English Wreath Workshop" by Mel Robles and Helen Dammann

Saturday, November 22nd at 1:00 pm

At this fun and festive class you will design a beautiful wreath and share creative ideas with all participants! This class will fill fast.... Plan to attend with a friend or family member. It’s bonding time!   Cost is $44.99 S/M or $49.99 L/XL for materials.

Click here to register for class. 

 

 

"Holiday Porch Pot Workshop" by Kathy Haley

Sunday, November 23rd at 1:00 pm

Come down to our greenhouse to make your own festive holiday porch pot with Kathy, our designer. Perfect to decorate in time for the holidays. With Kathy, you'll decorate a 10" pot with evergreens, branches, pinecones, and berries. Cost is $49.99 for materials.

Click here to register for class.