Events

Jan 31 from 10:00-12:00

White Bronze Clay Jewelry Workshop

Join the White Bronze Clay Jewelry Making Workshop at Benken on January 31 and create beautiful personalized jewelry pieces. Each participant will receive 15 grams of white bronze metal clay to work with and will learn the process of preparing, rolling and cutting fine metal clay.
Each piece will be dried, smoothed, drilled, and ready for pick-up at Benken on February 12.

Cost: $115

Feb 7 from 9:00-5:00

Houseplant Expo

Benken’s 5th Annual Houseplant Expo will take place on Saturday, February 7th 2026 from 9-5. 

Check back soon for our lineup of workshops, free educational speakers, giveaways and more! 

Cost: Free

Feb 7 from 9:30-10:30

Houseplants 101 Lecture

This Houseplant 101 lecture introduces the basics of caring for common indoor plants, including light, water, and soil needs.

Cost: FREE

Feb 7 from 10:45-12:15

Mini Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop

We’re excited to welcome Jess Costantini of Beautiful Orange Productions to lead a mini macrame plant hanger workshop – perfect for hanging in a window or from a rear view mirror!

Cost: $35

Feb 7 from 10:45-11:45

Plant Repotting 101 Lecture

This Plant Repotting 101 lecture explains when and why plants need repotting, along with how to choose the right pot and soil.

Cost: FREE

Feb 7 from 12:00-12:30

All About Air Plants Lecture

We’ll explain what makes these soil-free plants unique and how they absorb water and nutrients from the air.

Cost: Free

Feb 7 from 12:45-1:45

Driftwood Mounted Air Plant Workshop

Unleash your inner creativity by creating a stunning driftwood mounted air plant while learning expert techniques from Bjorg Prodan.

Cost: $50

Feb 7 from 2:00-3:30

Mini Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop

We’re excited to welcome Jess Costantini of Beautiful Orange Productions to lead a mini macrame plant hanger workshop – perfect for hanging in a window or from a rear view mirror!

Cost: $35

Feb 7 from 2:00-3:00

Plant Propagation 101 Lecture

This houseplant propagation lecture teaches the basic methods for creating new plants from cuttings, divisions, or leaves.

Cost: FREE

Feb 13 from 6:00-7:00

Galentine’s Floral Arranging Workshop

Here you’ll learn to create a beautiful Valentine’s inspired arrangement using vibrant pinks, reds, purples, and white.

Cost: From $40

Mar 4 from 6:00-7:30

Prune Like A Pro – Educational Speaking Event

Learn what to prune—and what to leave alone—along with the best times of year to prune different plants and the reasoning behind it all. You’ll gain practical, easy-to-follow guidance that helps promote healthier growth, better blooms, and long-term plant success in your landscape.

Cost: FREE

Mar 18 from 6:00-7:00

Spring Blooms & Bites Night

Gather with us at the garden center for Blooms & Bites – a floral design night with flavor! Participants can build their own bouquet of locally grown seasonal blooms, snack on charcuterie from Boards & Beez, and sip penny pours of wine at the Benken Bar!

Cost: $28

Spring Porch Pot Workshop
Mar 21 from 10:00-11:00

Spring Porch Pot Workshop

Join us for one of our most popular workshops of the year – our spring Porch Pot Workshop!

Create your very own vibrant container garden with an assortment of our favorite home grown annuals. Learn about the key ingredients that make for a visually engaging combination of plants – and bring your own masterpiece home to enjoy all season long!

Cost: $50

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Closed on Sunday

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