Pike Nurseries accelerates into August with free gardening classes

Local experts to share tips on growing tropical plants and helps beginners play in the dirt!

ATLANTA (July 19, 2018) – It’s the season to play in the dirt! The experts at Pike Nurseries are hosting free classes throughout August to help green thumbs of all skill sets learn the ins and outs of growing orchids and African violets – as well as a class geared specifically towards novice gardeners. With tips, tricks and plants aplenty, Pike Nurseries is the perfect stop for all gardening needs!

Growing Orchids and African Violets
August 7, 8, 9 and 11 at select Pike Nursery locations
FREE!

Vibrant African violets and ornate orchids allow gardeners to bring the beauty and colors of the tropics indoors! During this FREE class, guests will learn how to properly plant and care for the elegant beauties as well as the numerous varieties of orchids. Complimentary refreshments will be served and attendees can enter a drawing to win a free orchid.  

Growing Orchids and African Violets schedule:

  • Tuesday, August 7 at 6 p.m. – Pike Nurseries Peachtree City
    103 Hwy 74 South, Peachtree City, Ga. 30269
  • Wednesday, August 8 at 6 p.m. – Pike Nurseries Suwanee
    1105 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suwanee Ga. 30024
  • Thursday, August 9 at 6 p.m. – Pike Nurseries West Cobb
    3431 Barrett Parkway, NW., Marietta Ga. 30064
  • Saturday, August 11 at 10 a.m. – Pike Nurseries Lindbergh
    2410 Camellia Lane NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30324
  • Saturday, August 11 at 10 a.m. – Pike Nurseries Matthews
    1016 Devore Lane, Matthews, N.C. 28105
  • Saturday, August 11 at 10 a.m. – Pike Nurseries Ballantyne
    12630 N. Community House Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28277
  • Saturday, August 11 at 10 a.m. – Pike Nurseries Lake Norman
    18234 Statesville Road, Cornelius, N.C. 28031      

Gardening for Beginners:
August 21, 22, 23 and 25 at select Pike Nursery locations
FREE!

Even the most experienced gardeners were once novices! The experts at Pike Nurseries are going back to the basics and hosting a FREE class to answer all questions regarding what, when, where and how to plant the best items for a thriving garden throughout the year. Complimentary refreshments will be provided and guests can enter a drawing to win a great prize!

Gardening for Beginners schedule:

  • Tuesday, August 21 at 6 p.m. – Pike Nurseries Peachtree City
    103 Hwy 74 South, Peachtree City, Ga. 30269
  • Wednesday, August 22 at 6 p.m. – Pike Nurseries Suwanee
    1105 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Suwanee, Ga. 30024
  • Thursday, August 23 at 6 p.m. – Pike Nurseries West Cobb
    3431 Barrett Parkway NW, Marietta, Ga. 30064
  • Saturday, August 25 at 10 a.m. – Pike Nurseries Lindbergh
    2410 Camellia Lane NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30324
  • Saturday, August 25 at 10 a.m. – Pike Nurseries Ballantyne
    12630 N. Community House Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28277
  • Saturday, August 25 at 10 a.m. – Pike Nurseries Mathews
    1016 Devore Lane, Matthews, N.C. 28105
  • Saturday, August 25 at 10 a.m. – Pike Nurseries Lake Norman
    18234 Statesville Road, Cornelius, N.C. 28031

For more information on the gardening classes and other events offered at Pike Nurseries, please visit www.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