The Secret Garden offers spooky workshop and more

How do you get in the mood for fall gardening and entertaining? With some spirited workshops, courtesy of The Secret Garden.

The destination Elk Grove garden store is hosting a full schedule of fall workshops including three this weekend, Oct. 5 and 6:

– “Bury Me with My Plants” workshop,10:30 a.m. Saturday: Make a spooky, fun succulent arrangement as your Halloween centerpiece. Class features “instruction and everything needed to create this hauntingly adorable cemetery scene including 8-inch pot, soil and rock, succulents, dried floral, skeleton, and your choice of two mini accessories,” say the hosts. “More seasonal accessories will be available for purchase. Once spooky season is past, swap out the graveyard scene for something fresh and enjoy your arrangement year round.” Owner Jennifer Kahl will lead the instruction in this 90-minute workshop; $55 including materials.

– Botanical Poster Watercolor workshop, 2 p.m. Saturday: For budding artists, this workshop uses the fall garden as inspiration. “This design is inspired by Fall flowers and foliage from our nursery,” say the hosts. “We will collect examples of seasonal foliage and students will learn to sketch and watercolor their designs. Students will use pencil, ivory parchment paper, and high-grade Japanese watercolor paints to create their poster. Wooden frame is included as are all materials and instruction.” This class lasts more than 2 hours; fee is $55.

– Pressed Botanical Pumpkin workshop, 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Turn a faux pumpkin into a lasting piece of fall decor. Use pressed leaves and flowers to create an original design. Fee is $55 including materials and a discount coupon for other purchases.

Space is limited for these workshops. Register in advance via the nursery’s website at: https://www.secretgarden-online.com/workshops

At the same site, sign up now for these additional workshops in October and November:

– Kokedama workshop, 11 a.m. Oct. 13: Learn how to make these beautiful moss-filled hanging planters with your choice of indoor or outdoor plants; $50.

– Mushroom Forest Wreath workshop, 11 a.m. Oct. 20: Make a lasting woodland-inspired wreath to greet visitors throughout the fall holidays. Includes 12-inch grapevine wreath base, preserved moss, pine cones and other natural elements; $55.

– The Herbal Craft workshop, 11 a.m. Nov. 3: This two-hour experiential class covers the art of herbal tea blending, incense making and herbal salves; $55.

– Pressed Botanical Candle workshop, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 10: Make fall-themed candles decorated with pressed leaves and flowers; $55.

The Secret Garden is located at 8450 W. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove.

Details and directions: https://www.secretgarden-online.com/