Bonsai Society: Special Grafting Demo
2025-01-19 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | The Planted Parlour, 592 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA, 93433, United States
Join us for a free grafting demo provided by our local bonsai society. Bonsai is the Japanese art of growing and shaping miniature trees in containers. It is an ancient, highly nuanced art form that dates back as far as the 8th century. The demonstration is free.

DIY Spring Bulb Garden
2025-01-25 14:00 - 15:00 | The Planted Parlour, 592 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA, 93433, United States
Planting spring blooming bulbs indoors in the depths of winter is a long-standing tradition called “forcing bulbs”. In this workshop you will be planting three types of bulbs that will bring a colorful assortment of flowers for you to enjoy this spring that can be stored for use next year or planted outdoors. You will also get all the instructions you need for successfully growing these plants.
The class is full if listed as Sold Out.

An Evening of Music in the Parlour with Harpist Jan Walters
2025-02-01 18:00 - 19:30 | The Planted Parlour, 592 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA, 93433, United States
Experience the enchanting melodies of internationally acclaimed harpist Jan Walters for an Evening of Music in the Parlour. Complimentary beverage and snacks will be served.
Jan Walters enjoys a varied career – having performed all over Europe, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, and the USA, Jan has been a featured regular performer in such prestigious hotels as The Plaza, The Helmsley Palace, and the St Regis in New York City, the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver Canada, and The Berkshire Hotel on Oxford Street in London. She has played aboard Holland America Line’s MS Niew Amsterdam, been a featured artist for three years in the San Luis Obispo Mozart Festival, and performed with Sammy Davis Junior in Reno, Nevada, USA. Jan is also well known for her artistry in historical performance practice and has been a featured soloist in both concerts and recordings with many of Europe’s leading period instrument ensembles including The Consort of Music, The Sixteen, and The Purcell Quartet. She has played at The Proms in The Royal Albert Hall and recorded the soundtrack for the Merchant Ivory film Jefferson in Paris, and appeared with The Netherlands Opera. Her vast experience enables her to offer a wide range of repertoire performed on exquisitely beautiful and unique harps.
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DIY Macramé with Ladonna! (Saturday)
2025-02-08 13:00 - 16:00 | The Planted Parlour, 592 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA, 93433, United States
Our local macramé expert Ladonna has been making macramé hangers and wall hangings for many years. She loves how clean and organized the knots can be and learned from her sister in the early 70’s when it made a huge resurgence. Her first apartment had ceiling hooks everywhere making a macramé room divider and filling the room with plants. She is excited to share the beauty and art of macramé.
In this workshop you will be making a hanger originally made by Mark Mason and published in a macramé pattern magazine in 1976. It is an original vintage pattern! The workshop will be approximately 3 hours.
Macramé is a French word for knot and is known to be one of the oldest forms of textile art. It involves creating beautiful and functional designs through a series of knots in various patterns and is an ornate way to display plants in pots.
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DIY Macramé with Ladonna! (Sunday)
2025-02-09 13:00 - 16:00 | The Planted Parlour, 592 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA, 93433, United States

Bonsai Society General Meeting
2025-02-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-21 13:00 - 15:00 and 1 more date | The Planted Parlour, 592 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA, 93433, United States
Many can appreciate the truly inspiring art of Bonsai. Have you ever wondered how it is done, or what it takes to create these tiny living art pieces. Come check out the Bonsai Society Meeting, which is open to the public. Bring a bonsai plant if you have one you want to show off or just bring yourself to learn. Free.

WORKSHOP: Exotic Orchid Seedlings
2025-02-22 14:00 - 15:30 | The Planted Parlour, 592 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA, 93433, United States
You will get an orchid seedling of your choice to pot up and take home. The purpose of this class is to try more exotic varieties of orchids in your growing environment at an affordable price. We have a number of different types of orchids that are ready for potting up into 3.5 inch pots. We will have Cattleya, Oncidium, Dendrobium, Vandaceous orchids and others, some of which are very close to blooming size.. All varieties were selected to be compact and able to grow indoors on a window sill or under lights. Try additional orchid varieties, which you can purchase for only $12 each during the class as supplies last.

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WORKSHOP: Make Your Own Kokedama
2025-03-02 14:00 - 15:30 | The Planted Parlour, 592 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA, 93433, United States
Kokedama is a traditional Japanese method of displaying plants. This elegant style ditches the pot and, instead, grows the plant in a ball of moss which can be hung in a window or placed on a display stand. Just like a plant in a pot, kokedama is easy to care for, wanting a good soaking once a week. You will be able to choose a plant from a selection of kokedama-appropriate plants and leave with a beautiful kokedama that you made yourself in a fun classroom setting. Space is limited so sign up today.

Mini-World Fairy Garden Workshop
2025-03-30 14:00 - 15:30 | The Planted Parlour, 592 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA, 93433, United States
Time to be creative! Join us for a fun workshop where you’ll build a glass-globe fairy garden. Materials will be provided. You bring your creativity and expect to go home with a planted mini-world. A great class for adults and kids alike. Space and supplies are limited so sign up today.

WORKSHOP: Repotting Party!
2025-04-27 14:00 - 15:30 | The Planted Parlour, 592 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA, 93433, United States
Summer is on the way and that makes this the perfect time to do some repotting. Giving fresh mix or moving root-bound plants into larger pots be a springboard for summer growth. Our goal is to turn this chore into a fun activity. We will have the mix and pots for a variety of houseplant types. Admission includes the mix and green plastic pots (as needed) for up to 3 plants (8 inch pot size max). Attendees will also be able to take advantage of 30% off clear pots and decorative pottery. Light refreshments will be available.
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Ayurvedic Herbal Tea Class
2025-07-19 13:00 - 14:00 | The Planted Parlour, 592 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA, 93433, United States
Join us on a journey through Ayurvedic herbalism. Discover the miraculous healing powers of delicious everyday herbs! Enjoy some complimentary teas and cookies while you learn. This class will consist of an interactive lecture, followed by an open Q+A and a take-home gift. Space is limited, sign up here.
Kamanda Forest is an artist and Ayurvedic practitioner, who has been studying the Yogic tradition since 2021.

Air Plant Mobile Workshop
2025-08-03 14:00 - 15:00 | The Planted Parlour, 592 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA, 93433, United States
Air plants, aka Tillandsia, are quite different than typical houseplants. Without the need for soil they don’t live in pots, so displaying them can be a challenge. This is where your creative juices come in. A hanging mobile is an excellent way to display and enjoy these diminutive plants. In this workshop you’ll get several Tillandsias, pieces of grapewood and all the other supplies and instructions to create your own hanging air plant mobile. A great class for all ages. Sign up here.

Breathing With Plants
2025-08-23 16:00 - 17:00 | The Planted Parlour, 592 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA, 93433, United States
We bring plants into our lives for many reasons, one of which is the calming environment that they provide. This class aims to help you take full advantage of that with a variety of breathing exercises and guided meditation you’ll learn in our peaceful and verdant space. Kamanda Forest, a breathwork and meditation teacher on the Central Coast, will be leading the class.
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DIY Apothecary Terrarium Workshop
2025-09-13 14:00 - 15:30 | The Planted Parlour, 592 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA, 93433, United States
Terrariums don’t just look like a mini plant world, if properly set up they actually are a self-sustaining botanical environment…a real mini plant world! In this workshop you’ll get all the instruction and materials you need to assemble your own apothecary terrarium including choosing a plant along with directions on how to care for your new terrarium in your home. Cost is $65, apothecary pictured above is the same as what you’ll receive. Sign up now as space is very limited.
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Downtown Grover Beach Block Party
2025-09-20 12:00 - 15:00 | CA
Join us for an all day street party with food, drink and live entertainment.

Orchid Repotting Event
2025-09-27 10:00 - 12:00 | The Planted Parlour, 592 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA, 93433, United States
Has it been over a year since you’ve freshened up your mix for your orchids? Are your Phalaenopsis still in the original moss? Have your orchids outgrown their pot? Are your orchids hesitant to rebloom? It’s time to repot! Join us for this opportunity to get your orchids repotted by us at discounted repotting prices. As orchid growers of over 20 years, we’ll be able to give you any growing advice as well. We’re opening an hour early for this event and will have supplies for all types of orchids. Please nothing larger than 8″ pot size and no Cymbidiums.

4″ Pot
$5

6″ Pot
$8

8″ Pot
$12

Houseplants 101
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:00 | The Planted Parlour, 592 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA, 93433, United States
Here at The Planted Parlour we want you to be successful with your houseplant growing. This free seminar will empower you with important basics on plants and their needs. You will learn about plant metabolism, morphology and how understanding those basics will better your ability to grow any plant.

Rabbit's Foot Fern Kokedama Workshop
2025-10-18 14:00 - 15:00 | The Planted Parlour, 592 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA, 93433, United States
Kokedama is a traditional Japanese method of displaying plants. This elegant style ditches the pot and, instead, grows the plant in a ball of moss which can be hung in a window or placed on a display stand. Just like a plant in a pot, kokedama is easy to care for, wanting a good soaking once a week. Rabbit’s Foot Ferns are particularly good candidates for kokedama, being able to handle a bit more neglect than other plants, but they create a striking enchanted forest look! In this workshop you will make your own Rabbit’s Foot Fern kokedama in a fun classroom setting. All materials and instruction will be provided. Space is limited so sign up today. Note: If it says “Out of Stock” below the class has sold out. Classes are non-refundable.
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Grover Beach Community Craft & Plant Sale
2025-11-16 12:00 - 16:00 | The Planted Parlour, 592 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA, 93433, United States
