Oh how we love kids at the nursery! A new generation is growing up surrounded by trees and plants, soil and lady bugs!  In partnership with Hayden Community Library Network, we are hosting Story Time in the Garden. Bring your preschool and kindergarteners to the nursery to enjoy a fun time listening to stories read by Michelle, the Youth Services Librarian from Hayden Community Library! Enjoy snack type refreshments and each child in attendance will leave with a special gift from New Leaf Nursery. This event will be held in greenhouse 2.

If you would like more information, you can call the Hayden Library at 208.772.5612 (prompt 0) and ask to be connected to Youth Services at the library, or you can email Michelle at michelleh@communitylibrary.net.

New Leaf plant expert Jen, will show you the best way to plant tulip bulbs in the ground, and how to plant them in containers. She will share the secrets to winterizing the pots so that in the spring they will pop with glorious color. Participants in the class will receive a bag of tulip bulbs to take home to plant! 

Class will be taught in the white building in the south end of the nursery. Parking available on the west side of the building.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 8 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.

Snow Valley’s garlic queen, Nina Messner, is hosting a garlic tasting at New Leaf Nursery! She will lead the class in tasting different types of garlic (there are 28 different types of garlic…who knew?), explain their culinary uses, and show you how to grow your own bulbs at home! Garlic and gardening supplies will be available after the class concludes. 

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 8 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.

Jen will present the most sustainable plants, including natives, to create a natural garden by using natural resources, with an end result being a beautiful lush garden.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 8 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.

Our earliest human ancestors used plants to heal wounds, cure diseases and ease troubled minds. Join Tina, one of our trusted plant gurus at the nursery, in a discussion style class where you'll discover the power of the plant! From perennials to shrubs to trees, learn about a diverse range of plants with healing properties, understand their seasonal care requirements, and master the art of proper harvesting. Uncover the potential of your garden as a sustainable source of natural remedies right in your backyard!

Getting ready for Winter can really make a difference in the Spring!  Learning about the best and easiest way to cut back perennials, and getting them ready for winter is the topic of discussion during this class!  Jen will also share her knowledge about the importance of fertilization in the fall months.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 8 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.

In this class, participants will be using fresh flowers, leaves and other foliage to create gorgeous prints using a Geli plate printing process. You'll love this fun process using acrylic paint and natural supplies. All needed supplies will be provided. This class will be held in the white building at the nursery. You can park in the south main lot and enter the building through the door on the West side.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 10 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.

Our first Story Time was such a hit, we decided to add another one!

A new generation is growing up surrounded by trees and plants, soil and lady bugs!  In partnership with Hayden Community Library Network, we are hosting Story Time in the Garden. Bring your preschool and kindergarteners to the nursery to enjoy a fun time listening to stories read by Michelle, the Youth Services Librarian from Hayden Community Library! Enjoy snack type refreshments and each child in attendance will leave with a special gift from New Leaf Nursery.

If you would like more information, you can call the Hayden Library at 208.772.5612 (prompt 0) and ask to be connected to Youth Services at the library, or you can email Michelle at michelleh@communitylibrary.net.

If you love strolling through beautiful gardens on a summer afternoon, this is the event for you! Come see what your neighbors have done with their yards, and get inspiration for your own home garden. This year the CDA Garden Tour is sponsored by the CDA Garden Club; tickets will be available for purchase at New Leaf Nursery!

Details at www.cdagardenclub.com

Our Annual Summer Festival is around the corner! June 22, from 12:00-6:00PM, New Leaf’s Summer Festival comes roaring back into town. This year, we have assembled great vendors with beautiful jewelry, honey products, sweets and goodies, along with great home products.

We’ll have activities for the kids and of course, door prizes throughout the day. You’ll see some of our favorites like Uncorked with Friends, who will be serving up beer and wine, and returning vendors Carpe Diem Crepes, Gonzo Panini, and Hey Bear Dogs and Pretzels will be here, along with 7b Bistro, PNW Juice Junkie and Good N’ Baked. And of course, you can indulge in the high-energy music from LakeTown Sound—they have a new set list that will blow your mind! Plan to come enjoy a delightful afternoon and early evening of fun, food, music, shopping and community at the Nursery.

FULL VENDOR LINEUP

• 208 Woodworking: Handmade wood decor—cutting boards, serving trays, unique North Idaho decor and more.

• 7B Bistro: Food truck dedicated to bringing eclectic menus, using the finest ingredients. Everything served is made in-house, from freshly ground spices, to hand-cut french-fries.

• Bee Tastee: Deliciously crafted infused honey, salt, sugar and homemade baking extracts.

• Berry & Nut Farm: Joining us from 9AM-12PM, providing local berries, nuts, and produce grown in Rathdrum, Idaho.

• Bumblebee Jewelry: Beautiful, hand made, fine silver work with natural stones in contemporary settings. A portion of all sales are donated towards helping save bumble bees.

• Carpe Diem Crepes: Truly authentic French crepes, offered in either classic style, or buckwheat style, filled with savory or sweet fillings.

• CDA Dressing: Gourmet dressings and sauces.

• Cutie Covers: Local artist specializing in handmade aprons.

• Designs in Glass: Beautiful garden glass décor accents, glass mobiles and windows, and whimsical and colorful pot stakes, as well as stained glass wind chimes, & kaleidoscopes.

• Gritz N’Glitz: Bath & body products made with all natural ingredients, mixed fresh daily. CBD options available.

• Gonzo Panini: Mobile food vendor serving up super awesome Italian-inspired toasted sandwiches!

• Good N’Baked: Home baked breads, muffins, buttery cookies, along with specialty and seasonal cinnamon rolls!

• That Good Green Witch: Hand poured and clean burning organic soy & beeswax candles poured into vintage or other personally selected glassware and ceramics.

• Hey Bear Food Cart: New York style street cart with Nathan’s All Beef, bratwursts, and pretzels.

• Humblebee Apothecary: Conscious concoctions and herbal remedies—homegrown and hand picked.

• Little Gems Bake Shop: Larger than life, homemade macaron cookies.

• Loreley Treats: Old tradition cookies—Springerle, Speculaas, Shortbread, Gingerbread, HoneyCakes, and more.

• Mosey Ridge: Hand made dolls, crocheted blankets, hair decorations & little girl wands.

• Natural Design Jewelry: Glass and natural stones set in necklaces and earrings.

• Naturally Scotland: Top-quality Scottish-made goods—quality Scottish Teas and Coffees.

• North Idaho Embroidery: Hand crafted, embroidered towels, bath towels and blankets.

• North Idaho Made: A local small business located in Hayden, Idaho with a specialization in customized 3-d art, engraved wood pieces, & freeze dried candy.

• Ono Cones: Idaho's first and only Real Fruit Ice Cream—real fruit, blended with local ice cream & handmade waffle cones. Non dairy options available.

• The Patcherie: Custom clothing and accessories for kids and Mama—denim jackets, patches, tote bags, fanny packs and more.

• Purposeful Prints: Intentional Prints to speak life and encouragement into your home.

• Raven’s Roost Co: Personalized home decor and gifts, laser engraved just for you.

• Shan’s Caramel Shop: Home made caramels made with the highest quality of ingredients that are all nonGMO and mostly organic with no artificial anything and no preservatives ever.

• Spriet’s Birdhouses: Whimsical and colorful hand made birdhouses.

• Sowing Joy Farm: Beautiful, healthy, and locally sourced flowers from a small, family owned farm based out of North Idaho.

• St Florian Soap: Luxurious natural bath & body products—sourced with only the finest ingredients and handcraft with care.

• The Sugaree: Gourmet flavored organic cotton candy—dye free with no artificial flavors!

• Gazebo Guys: Contractor specializing in gazebos and other outdoor structures.

• Trades of Hope: Trades of Hope is a member of the Fair Trade Federation and works to end poverty and human trafficking by supporting artisans around the world in selling their handmade products.

• Uncorked With Friends: Bottled wine, and wine by the glass, in the beer & wine garden.

• Wild Canyon Naturals: Combining nourishing grass fed beef tallow with delicate botanicals to create effective, luxurious skincare.

• Wreaths by Rose: Hand crafted wreaths & arrangements of artificial and dried flowers.

DETAILS COMING SOON!

In this class, you will learn how to press/pound fresh flowers and leaves into paper to make beautiful notecards and a frameable creation onto a 9x12 piece of paper. What a fun way to use natural colors from flowers and leaves!  Think of all the wonderful ways you’ll be able to use this art form!

All needed supplies will be provided.  Class will meet in the white building at the nursery.  You can enter through the building from the west door.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 10 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.

Oh how we love kids at the nursery! A new generation is growing up surrounded by trees and plants, soil and lady bugs!  In partnership with Hayden Community Library Network, we are hosting Story Time in the Garden. Bring your preschool and kindergarteners to the nursery to enjoy a fun time listening to stories read by Michelle, the Youth Services Librarian from Hayden Community Library! Enjoy snack type refreshments and each child in attendance will leave with a special gift from New Leaf Nursery.

If you would like more information, you can call the Hayden Library at 208.772.5612 (prompt 0) and ask to be connected to Youth Services at the library, or you can email Michelle at michelleh@communitylibrary.net.

Fill your life with fresh herbs! The fragrance will enhance your summer porch, or your back terrace and you will get hooked on fresh herbs at your fingertips! Let your herbs grow, and watch your basket turn into a beautiful lush accent for the summer months. Holly will show you how to space the plants, and how to choose the right combination of textures and fragrances. She will also show you to clean the basket for use season after season.

Every student will receive a basket, soil and herbs to create a similar version of the hanging basket featured. Students should provide their own garden gloves. All other materials will be provided. Class may be held in greenhouse 2. You will be notified by text of the location of the class on the class date if a change is made. Standing will be required to create this hanging basket. You can park near the main entry to the nursery in the lower parking lot, and then walk to greenhouse B, located in the main section of the nursery, on the left.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 10 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.

It’s time to proudly display those hanging porch baskets folks! In this class, each student will receive a metal hanging basket, designed for outdoor use, lined with a coir liner, soil and 5 plants to place in the basket. Additional basket styles are available for purchase at the nursery, and if additional plants are desired, they can be purchased at the nursery during the class. Every student is responsible to provide their own garden gloves. A potting station area will be provided at the nursery.

The class will be held in Green house 2. (Image is shown to illustrate what the basket will look like fully grown; provided basket may vary slightly).

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 10 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.

Join us, along with members of the Forest Service, Kootenai County Office of Emergency Management and Northern Lakes Fire District on Saturday, May 18th from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM at the Nursery, as they take your questions on how to prepare for the upcoming fire season.

For more information, please watch the video below!

Chris Larson, Deputy Fire Marshal with Northern Lakes Fire Department will speak on the subject of Wildfire Awareness. May is National Wildfire Awareness month, dedicating the entire month of May to prevention and preparedness. Join us for a special evening of one on one interaction with Chris, as he discusses ways to be prepared for the upcoming fire season.

PLEASE NOTE: Although this is a FREE EVENT, we request that you still sign up so we can accommodate everyone accordingly!

Lots of varieties of flowers will be provided, so you can choose the colors and shapes that appeal to you the most.  Watch as your bouquet takes shape between two glass pieces;  a frame will be provided.  The overall finished size of the piece is 8x10.  You can personalize this for a special friend or family member in your life, or keep it for yourself, to brighten your day!  Such a great family keepsake!

All needed supplies will be provided.  Class will meet in the white building at the nursery.  You can enter through the building from the west door.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 10 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.

Have you ever walked through a bower of wisteria, or clematis, or hops, or climbing roses, and wonder why can’t I grow vines like this? Plan to join Laurie for an in depth discussion about vine shaping and pruning, along with the best ways to ensure growth and prolific flowering for these varieties of plants!  To go along with the vines, enjoy a glass of wine during class!  This class will be held in the white building; use the west door for entry.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 8 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.

Did you plant a shrub too close to the neighbors fence? Is that perennial overtaking the entire garden bed? Are the leaves on that hosta yellow before the end of October? Brianna will help you determine the best way to solve the problems you have in your yard and garden. A discussion will be presented to the most common garden problems encountered in the Inland Northwest. Students are encouraged to bring photos of the troubled areas for expert trouble shooting, and problem solving. Every student will receive a 10% discount coupon to be used on a single gallon perennial from the nursery.  (Coupon must be presented at the time of purchase). No shopping will be available during this class.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 8 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.

 No Experience Necessary!

What a wonderful opportunity to be introduced to watercolor painting and drawing tulips.  The class is geared for the beginning artist.  Shelly will show you how to draw tulips and then watercolor a variety of them to then collage onto a 9x12" background. These are stunning regardless of your ability. All supplies included. You don't want to miss it!

All needed supplies will be provided. Class will meet in the white building at the nursery.  You can enter through the west door of the building. 

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 8 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved. 

Tomato season is here! We expect to have many many varieties of tomatoes for you to choose from in the nursery again this season including heirlooms, unique specialities, along with all your favorites. Brianna will share her knowledge of the art of growing and supporting tomatoes in the Inland Northwest, along with the proper care, and maintenance of the plants in order to provide you with a full growing season of luscious fruit!

This class will take place in greenhouse 2, and will require walking and standing for the duration of the class. Plants and supplies will be available for purchase the night of class. A 10% discount will be given on plants and supplies purchased during the class. Discount can not be used in conjunction with any other discount or coupon.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 8 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.

Plan to attend a class that will focus on the “how, where and when” to plant seed potatoes and onions in the Inland Northwest. New Leaf plant specialist, Jen will also share the tricks of harvesting and storing of both potatoes and onions to maximize the life of your harvest. Jen has been a long time member of the sales team at New Leaf Nursery, and has an amazing knowledge of gardening in our zones. Other topics covered in this class will include companion crops that will thrive with the potatoes and onions along with soils, and fertilizers to boost your crops.

This class will be held in our Garden Center Barn; and you can enter through the double doors on the North side of the barn. Proof of receipt will be required for admission to this class.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 8 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.