July flourishes with informational classes at Pike Nurseries

Local garden center lineup bursting with FREE classes for kids and adults

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The experts at Pike Nurseries are getting outdoor spaces buzzing all month long with an array of FREE classes for all nature lovers! Green thumb gurus are invited to kick off the sun-filled month of events with savvy succulents classes at select Pike Nurseries locations, taking place from Tuesday, July 11 – Saturday, July 15. The garden center is also helping to grow a new wave of horticulturalists with its popular Kids Series, perfect for little plant-lovers in grades K-3. Whether planting a seed or learning about waterwise plants, the professionals at Pike Nurseries are certain to set gardens abloom this season!

Savvy Succulents Class
July 11 – 15 at select Pike Nurseries locations
FREE!

Attendees to this free class can discover the world of these waterwise wonders while learning how to select and care for these peculiar plants. The experts at Pike Nurseries will share tips on which sun-loving succulents are ideal for container gardens and which will survive in the southeast region for years to come! For more information, please visit bit.ly/PikeSavvySucculents.

The complete succulents class schedule is as follows:

  • Tuesday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. – John’s Creek store
    5795 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30022
  • Wednesday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m. – Peachtree City store
    103 Hwy 74 South, Peachtree City, Ga. 30269
  • Wednesday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m. – Ballantyne store
    12630 N. Community House Rd. Charlotte, N.C. 28277
  • Thursday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m. – West Cobb store 
    3431 Barrett Parkway NW, Marietta, Ga. 30064
  • Saturday, July 15 at 9 a.m. – Lindbergh store
    2410 Camellia Lane NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30324
  • Saturday, July 15 at 9 a.m. – Matthews store
    1016 Devore Lane, Matthews, N.C. 28105
  • Saturday, July 15 at 10 a.m. – Lake Oconee store
    1341 Linger Longer Road, Greensboro, Ga. 30642

Pike Nurseries Kids Series
Pike Nurseries has added two new classes to its popular summer Kids Series! Tiny gardeners will engage their brains and get hands-on while they explore herbs and learn about all kinds of seeds. Guests are encouraged to pre-register for these free classes at pikenursery.com/classes.

Herbs and the Five Senses
July 12 and July 26 at 10 a.m. at select Pike Nurseries locations
FREE!

Children will use their five senses to expand their knowledge about how herbs can be used in our day-to-day lives. The experts at Pike will introduce kids to healthy habits of eating fresh from the garden and little gardeners will get their very own potted herb to take home!

The Herbs and the Five Senses Kids Class schedule is as follows:

  • Wednesday, July 12 – Ballantyne Store
    12630 N. Community House Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28277
  • Wednesday, July 12 - Peachtree City Store
    103 Hwy 74 South, Peachtree City, Ga. 30269
  • Wednesday, July 12 - Toco Hills Store
    2101 LaVista Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30329
  • Wednesday, July 12 - West Cobb Store
    3431 Barrett Parkway NW, Marietta, Ga. 30064
  • Wednesday, July 26 – Matthews store
    1016 Devore Lane, Matthews, N.C. 28105
  • Wednesday, July 26 – John’s Creek store
    5795 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30022

Sensational Seeds
July 19 and July 26 at 10 a.m. at select Pike Nurseries locations
FREE!

The garden connoisseurs at Pike Nurseries will help kids discover how seeds develop and go through the germination process to blossom into a variety of budding flowers and plants. Children will get the opportunity to construct a seed necklace to take home and observe as it sprouts and grows!

The Sensational Seeds Kids Class schedule is as follows:

  • Wednesday, July 19 - Ballantyne Store
    12630 N. Community House Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28277
  • Wednesday, July 19 – Matthews store
    1016 Devore Lane, Matthews, N.C. 28105
  • Wednesday, July 19 – John’s Creek store
    5795 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30022
  • Wednesday, July 19 - Peachtree City Store
    103 Hwy 74 South, Peachtree City, Ga. 30269
  • Wednesday, July 19 - West Cobb Store
    3431 Barrett Parkway NW, Marietta, Ga. 30064
  • Wednesday, July 26 - Toco Hills Store
    2101 LaVista Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30329

For more information on the FREE gardening classes and events offered at Pike Nurseries, please visit pikenursery.com

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About Pike Nurseries

Ever committed to its customers’ gardening success, Pike Nurseries takes pride in taking the guesswork out of gardening and helping its customers play in the dirt. Offering superior knowledge, quality and selection in a friendly, caring environment, Pike Nurseries has been an Atlanta icon for over 60 years.  Founded in 1958 by Pete Pike, its ability to adapt to market conditions and community needs has made it a respected Southern institution. As Atlanta’s oldest garden chain, Pike Nurseries has 19 retail locations in the Atlanta, Ga. and Charlotte, N.C. areas. Led by President Monte Enright, Pike Nurseries looks forward to continued growth as it keeps Atlanta and Charlotte beautiful, one landscape at a time.

Contact

3555 Koger Boulevard Suite 360 Duluth, GA 30096

(770) 921-1022

www.pikenursery.com