events
Spring Basket Planting Party
March 27th, 28th, & 29st 2020
By March of any given year, Thomsens clientele and Minnesotans in general have endured 5 months of harsh cold, snow and life without the beauty and serenity of lush gardens and extravagant floral color. In 2009, Thomsens introduced the perfect remedy to these seasonal doldrums – the Spring Basket Planting Party!
Our Spring Basket Planting Party is a secret oasis for that long overdue girl’s day out. The party begins with the opportunity to learn about mix container design from the experts, and continues as you marvel over the limitless choices of annual plants to use in your own creation. Bidding farewell to dirty hands and your labor of love, we take over the growing and care until Mother Nature has lifted her wintry burden from Central Minnesota. The party doesn’t end there – sip a glass of wine, savor some food, and enjoy a massage while continuing to absorb the instant green-ification of our environment. All are included in this experience.
Thomsen’s Spring Basket Planting Party features a 14-inch container, which can serve as either a hanging basket or patio pot. Basket templates, expert instructions, and hands-on assistance will assure you have an enjoyable and successful design experience. You can choose to design and plant one or more containers, depending on your particular needs.
To ensure the most fulfilling experience, reservations are required. Our 2020 party has three days for you to choose from: Friday, March 27th from 2-6pm, Saturday, March 28th from 10am-2pm and Sunday, March 29th from 10am-2pm. Word of mouth is spreading quickly, so call the greenhouse or register online to guarantee your place. Please note if a guest is attending but not purchasing a basket, a $20.00 entrance fee, paid upon entrance, is required to enjoy the food, drink and extra activities. Children 5 and under can attend for free.
Baskets will be available for pick up May 13th – May 31st. We recommend calling the greenhouse before coming, as weather conditions will affect the growth rate of your creation. Also, we encourage you to come out to visit your young creation as it develops into a beautiful blossoming masterpiece. Before you arrive to the party, consider a few aspects of container design: Will the container be in a sun or shade exposure? How much maintenance throughout the season will you give your container? Do you have a particular color scheme to follow?
Click on the following link to reserve a time:
https://www.thomsensgardencenter.com/product/spring-basket-planting-party/
2020 Opening Day
Wednesday April 1, 2020
It’s never too early to start planning for your 2020 plants! Join us on opening day and get into the Spring spirit!
Kids Club Garden Day
April 18, 2pm
Location: Thomsens Garden Center
Cost: $5.00
Registration Required
Learn more about Gardening and Make Awesome Crafts!
Great for ages 5-11.
Collect Instant Green
April, May, & June 2020
Earn $1 of Thomsens Instant Green for every $10 spent at Thomsens in April, May & June. Redeem your Instant Green at Thomsens during the month of July. Instant Green can be used toward any purchase, up to 50% of your total purchase.*
*Instant Green cannot be redeemed on mulch, rock, delivery, gift certificates, or services. No cash value, no change given.
Join our e-club and receive $10 Instant Green
Thomsens Spring Cleaning Garage Sale
April 25th & 26th, 2020, doors open at 9AM
Join us for deals on Hard Goods, Perennials, Shrubs & Trees at 50-75% off!
Redeem Instant Green
July 2020
Earn $1 of Thomsens Instant Green for every $10 spent at Thomsens in April, May, and June. Redeem your Instant Green at Thomsens during the month of July. Instant Green can be used toward any purchase, up to 50% of your total purchase.*
*Instant Green cannot be redeemed on mulch, rock, delivery, gift certificates, or services. No cash value, no change given.
Join our e-club and receive $10 Instant Green
Customer Appreciation Day
Saturday July 25, 2019 from 11am - 2pm
Come join us at the greenhouse for refreshments from 11am-2pm, and DOUBLE your Instant Green all day!
Alzheimer’s Remember Me Patio Party
Tuesday August 18, 2020 from 5pm-8pm
Ticket Includes:
Unlimited extravagant appetizers
Beverages – wines, specialty cocktails, craft beers, and full bar
Entertainment:
To Be Announced
Games, Silent Auction and Raffle
Kid’s Club Pumpkin Day
Saturday October 3, 2020 from 10am-2pm
Location: Thomsens Garden Center
Cost: Free (No registration required)
This is where our Kids Club began. Pumpkin Day celebrates the fall harvest and onset of autumn. Each child receives a free pumpkin to paint and decorate to their liking (while supplies last). Also enjoy the kids train, face painting, bounce house and light snacks. All for free!
Holiday Arrangement Workshop
November 14 & 21, 2020 from 9:30am-2pm
Work with a member of our Staff to design & build a holiday greens arrangement, kissing ball or wreath. The perfect way to kick off the holiday season and take home a beautiful accent for your home.
Click link below to register:
thomsensgardencenter.com/…/holiday-arrangement-workshop