Special Events
Upcoming Events
Light Up Your Intentions! A Playshop with Kate Stockman
Saturday, August 6
10 a.m.
Cost: $30 per person (Cash or check only)
Join local artist Kate Stockman to learn about the blessed bees, hive culture, and where beeswax comes from, along with how to hand roll a pillar beeswax candle. You will leave with a completed candle, as well as the knowledge & resources to make more.
Cost of this “playshop” is $30. Payable at the day of the event by cash or check only, sorry no credit cards. Checks may be payable to: Kate Stockman.
Please call 828-696-8000 for questions or to sign-up.
Limited to 15 participants. .
Wreath Workshop with The Shady Ladies
Dates Available:
2022 Dates TBA
Cost: per person
Includes: 22” diameter Fraser Fir wreath and all materials & supplies
Join The Shady Ladies for a fabulously festive Wreath Decorating Workshop! Use your creativity to design your own 22-inch diameter Fraser Fir wreath with mixed evergreens, twigs, pine cones, berries, bows & an amazing assortment of “doo-dads.” For an extra special touch, you are welcome to bring small embellishments/heirlooms from home to add. Grab some friends, make some new friends, and have a great time bringing the beauty of nature to your front door with a homemade wreath! TO REGISTER, CALL 828-696-8000, EMAIL raymondsgardencenter@gmail.com or stop by.
Stay tuned for more upcoming Make-N-Take Workshops!
Raymond’s Second Annual
“HORTI” AWARDS!
COMING SOON!
We are compiling a “Best-of” list of YOUR favorite plants this year! We would love for you to nominate your garden favorites.
Click the link below, put your thinking cap on and enjoy reflecting on the beauties in your garden. There are 8 questions, and you may skip any questions you do not want to answer. We appreciate you taking the time to cast your vote & can’t wait to share the results with you!
Voting ends TBA at midnight. You may only vote once.
CLICK HERE TO VOTE!
Putting Your Garden To Bed
Dates:
Dates & Times TBA
Cost:
FREE!
or call us at 828-696-8000. Please indicate which session you will attend.
This seminar is FREE to attend but space is limited.
Succulent & Sedum Pumpkin
Make-N-Take
Dates:
Dates & Times TBA for 2022
Cost:
$25/person
Celebrate Fall with “The Shady Ladies” and decorate your pumpkin with a beautiful array of perennial succulents & sedums! Classes will be held outdoors in open air and plenty of space to social-distance. Class size will be limited to 12 people. All supplies are included! Due to limited availability, participants must bring their own pumpkin.
Sign up today by emailing raymondsgardencenter@gmail.com, calling us at (828)696-8000 or visiting! These spots will fill up fast so reserve your spot soon. Bring a friend and have some suc-cute-lent fun!
Past Events
Barkyard Party Fundraiser for
Blue Ridge Humane Society
Saturday, September 18th | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Shop with us on Saturday, Sept. 18th and help our furry friends by beautifying your garden! 10% of all sales will be donated to Blue Ridge Humane Society.
Donate $25 or more (Cash/Check only) and receive a coupon for 25% off your purchase of perennials, shrubs & trees SATURDAY ONLY.
Some exclusions apply.
Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County Fundraiser
Saturday, June 5 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Benefiting the Boys & Girls Club
10% of sales on June 5th will be donated the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County!
RAFFLE PRIZES
Tickets $5/each or 5 for $20
Available for sale at Raymond’s Garden Center or online by clicking below!
Prizes:
-1st Place Prize $400 Raymond’s Gift Card
-2nd Place Prize Planter/Peace Pole Combo (Peace Pole donated by Carrie Everhart-total value $340)
-3rd Place Prize $200 Raymond’s Gift Card
Free pizza & drinks from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm (while supplies last).
Click here for more info!
🌼 Spring Pruning Class 🌼
**UPDATE: ALL CLASSES ARE NOW FULL**
Dates:
Monday 3/1
Tuesday 3/2
Saturday 3/6
Time Slots Available Each Day:
10-11 a.m., 12-1 p.m. & 2-3 p.m.
Location:
This class will be held safely inside the Garden Center
with a maximum of 8 attendees spaced 6’ apart.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS:
Please email raymondsgardencenter@gmail.com or call us at 828-696-8000 to reserve your spot.
This class is free to attend but space is limited. Masks required.
Wreath Decorating Workshop
Join The Shady Ladies for a fabulously festive Wreath Decorating Workshop! Use your creativity to design your own 22-inch diameter Fraser Fir wreath with mixed evergreens, twigs, pine cones, berries, bows & an amazing assortment of “doo-dads.” For an extra special touch, you are welcome to bring small embellishments/heirlooms from home to add. Grab some friends, make some new friends, and have a great time bringing the beauty of nature to your front door with a homemade wreath!
Succulent & Sedum Topped Pumpkin Make-N-Take
October 7th from 2pm-3pm – FULL!
October 8th from 2pm-3pm – FULL!
October 9th from 2pm-3pm – FULL!
Celebrate Fall with “The Shady Ladies” and decorate a pumpkin with beautiful succulents & sedums! Classes will be held outdoors and tables will be socially distanced with each person spaced 6ft apart. Class size will be limited to 12 people. Masks will be required. All supplies will be included-choose from a small pumpkin for the low cost of $15 or a med/large pumpkin for just $25!
Sign up today by emailing raymondsgardencenter@gmail.com, calling the Garden Center at (828)696-8000 or stopping in and signing up! PLEASE be sure to indicate what size pumpkin you would like to bedazzle with succulents! Bring a friend and have some fun!
Blue Ridge Humane Society
“Plant for Paws” Fundraiser
Saturday, August 29th from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
We will be donating 10% of all sales to Blue Ridge Humane Society of Henderson County. What better way to help our furry friends than by buying some plants!
Donate $25 or more and get a coupon for 25% off your purchase of regular priced perennials, shrubs, and trees. Coupon will be valid for that day only.
Raymond’s loves Blue Ridge Humane Society and the great work they do to ensure the highest quality of life for animals through adoption, outreach, and education. Click here for more info!
Perennial Sale!
Wednesday, Sept. 2 – Sunday, Sept. 6
Select 1 Gallon size perennials will be $3.00 and select quart size perennials will be $2.00. Select shrubs will also be on sale!
Since this is a much smaller scale to our Annual Perennial Sale, we will NOT be able to provide a list of available items prior to the sale. Selection will be first come, first serve and is subject to change on a day-to-day basis. Social distancing guidelines MUST be observed.
