Events

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

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

Mar 28 @ 9:00am

Wave Petunia & Early Annual Sale

It’s the sale you’ve been waiting for! Get your Benken-grown Wave Petunias in all your favorite colors, snapdragons, cosmos, dianthus, dusty miller, alyssum, salvia and gazania at an unbeatable price to kick-start your 2025 garden!

Mark your calendars and get your spring garden shopping lists in order – our Wave Petunia & Early Annuals sale will be in-store only this year (no pre-order). 

Cost: $15 for a tray of 12

Mar 31 from 6:00-7:00

Seed Packet Wreath Workshop

This playful, garden-inspired wreath is the perfect way to welcome the growing season—and makes a delightful piece of décor for porches, potting sheds, or anywhere a plant lover wants to show off their green thumb. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or simply love springtime charm, this workshop is a fun and fresh way to celebrate the season.

Cost: 50

Apr 4 @ 10:00am

Bunny Brunch Workshop

Hop on over for this family-friendly workshop! Each participant will be planting their own Bunny Brunch Pot with the help of our dedicated staff. This is a fun workshop for all ages!

Cost: $15

Apr 4 from 10:00-11:15

Peter’s Petals Floral Arranging Workshop

Celebrate the sweetness of the season at Peter’s Petals, a festive spring floral arranging workshop designed to welcome brighter days and blooming gardens.

In this hands-on class, participants will learn the art of creating a lush, garden-inspired centerpiece — perfect for your Easter table or spring gatherings. Guided step-by-step by our floral designers, you’ll explore balance, texture, and color while working with a beautiful seasonal palette.

Cost: $78

Apr 4 @ 11:00am

Bunny Brunch Workshop

Hop on over for this family-friendly workshop! Each participant will be planting their own Bunny Brunch Pot with the help of our dedicated staff. This is a fun workshop for all ages!

Cost: $15

Apr 8 @ 6:00pm

Native Plants with Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Learn the best native plants for the Ohio valley from the experts at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden!

Discover the vital role of native plants in preserving landscapes & learn how these resilient, low-water plants create beautiful, sustainable gardens. By the end of the class, you’ll be ready to establish a native garden and make a sustainable local impact!

Cost: $5 Donation

Apr 21 from 6:00-7:00

Flower Pressing 101 Workshop

Come learn the basics of flower pressing with Megan Turner this spring! In this hour long workshop you get to choose from our famous home grown Benken blooms in every color, cut flowers, blooming annuals, greenery, and more.

Cost: $35

May 9 from 10:00-11:15

Coffee Cupping Event with Proud Hound Coffee

Join us for an immersive coffee experience designed to delight all five senses. Our Coffee Education & Tasting Demo with Proud Hound Coffee invites you to slow down, sip thoughtfully, and learn what truly goes into a great cup of coffee.

Cost: $35

May 16 from 8:00-9:00

Greenhouse Yoga

Greenhouse Yoga is BACK by popular demand!
Start your weekend right with a 1-hour yoga routine amongst the plants – all you’ll need is your mat and some water!

Cost: $10

Jun 13 from 8:00-9:00

Greenhouse Yoga

Greenhouse Yoga is BACK by popular demand!
Start your weekend right with a 1-hour yoga routine amongst the plants – all you’ll need is your mat and some water!

Cost: $10

Jul 25 from 8:00-9:00

Greenhouse Yoga

Greenhouse Yoga is BACK by popular demand!
Start your weekend right with a 1-hour yoga routine amongst the plants – all you’ll need is your mat and some water!

Cost: $10

Aug 22 from 8:00-9:00

Greenhouse Yoga

Greenhouse Yoga is BACK by popular demand!
Start your weekend right with a 1-hour yoga routine amongst the plants – all you’ll need is your mat and some water!

Cost: $10

Sep 19 from 8:00-9:00

Greenhouse Yoga

Greenhouse Yoga is BACK by popular demand!
Start your weekend right with a 1-hour yoga routine amongst the plants – all you’ll need is your mat and some water!

Cost: $10

Oct 17 from 8:00-9:00

Greenhouse Yoga

Greenhouse Yoga is BACK by popular demand!
Start your weekend right with a 1-hour yoga routine amongst the plants – all you’ll need is your mat and some water!

Cost: $10

Nov 14 from 8:00-9:00

Greenhouse Yoga

Greenhouse Yoga is BACK by popular demand!
Start your weekend right with a 1-hour yoga routine amongst the plants – all you’ll need is your mat and some water!

Cost: $10