September 15, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Class Cancelled. Tips for the Home Gardener: Autumn Abundance Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Join Cameron Kanterman from Van Vleck’s horticulture staff for informative classes on seasonal gardening topics which will provide home gardeners with the knowledge and encouragement needed to transform their own garden spaces. Autumn Abundance Explore the bounty and beauty of the fall edible garden. Learn which seeds and crops can be sown and grown from […] $15 – $20
September 28, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Garden to Table Family program Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden and all that it has to offer during the bountiful fall season. Help us weed and water, plant and harvest. We will prepare a simple snack with ingredients found in the garden. Space is limited. Appropriate for children ages 4 […] $10 – $15
February 9, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Winter 2023 MILL Classes at Van Vleck: Garden How to – Pruning Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning partner program at Van Vleck: Garden How-To: Pruning Pruning is one of the many tasks we tackle before the growing season officially begins. Gain a better understanding of when, why, and where to prune landscape plants as well as how to choose the right tool for the job. Plan now […]
February 16, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Winter 2023 MILL Classes at Van Vleck: Winter Interest Guided Walk Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning partner program at Van Vleck: Winter Interest Guided Walk Join Laura Roberts, Director of Horticulture at Van Vleck, for a journey through the beauty of the season. Discover enchanting details and appreciate majestic specimens. Outdoor tour, weather permitting, so please dress for the weather with appropriate footwear. If grounds are […]
March 9, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Winter 2023 MILL Classes at Van Vleck: Tree Planting and Maintenance: Avoiding Common Mistakes Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning partner program at Van Vleck: Tree Planting and Maintenance: Avoiding Common Mistakes Let’s explore the cause of many tree problems: ourselves! Learning to recognize common errors made by those of us who purchase, install, and care for trees in the landscape is a first step toward enhanced beauty and better […]
March 16, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Winter 2023 MILL Classes at Van Vleck: In Good Taste Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning partner program at Van Vleck: In Good Taste Whether incorporating edible elements into an existing landscape or creating a space dedicated to food production, these plants offer an exciting palette for the adventurous gardener. Explore some delicious options for achieving beautiful design. (Indoor) This class is a Partner Program […]