Events – Oliver Nurseries

Candlelight Yoga in the Gardens with Vera Efimov of J Fitness

Come share an evening of candlelight yoga in the gardens. No experience is necessary and Vera will gear the practice towards all ability levels and ages. Sound healing and shoulder tension release will be offered at the conclusion of the yoga session. Please bring a mat, any props of your choice, a water bottle and bug spray if needed. Complementary beverages, snacks and fruits will be served and the gardens will be open for quiet enjoyment exclusively to the participants of this private event. Please plan to arrive at 5:15 to park and get settled before class begins at 5:30.

Saturday, July 25, 2026
5:15 pm – 7:00 pm
$0.00

Cyanotype Workshop

Capture the beauty of nature with cyanotype! In this fun, hands-on class, you’ll create a stunning cyanotype print on fabric using carefully selected plant materials from the Oliver gardens and the power of sunlight. Then, tranform your unique print into a beautiful canvas tote bag you’ll be proud to carry everywhere.

No experience needed, just bring your creativity! We’ll have nibbles, bubbles and unique foliage plants available for purchase. Come enjoy golden hour in the garden at this private event.

Alison Lee, crafter and teacher extraordinaire from CRAFTCAST will lead and inspire you! Learn more about Alison at www.craftcast.com.

Rain date: Thursday, August 13th

Thursday, August 6, 2026
5:00 – 6:30 pm
$50.00

The Doctor Is In! with Kevin Wilcox

In this talk, Kevin will share answers to the most fascinating questions that are asked at the nursery. Be sure to bring your nagging questions to be answered as well! The doctor is in and he is here to help you unlock the mysteries and oddities of the plant kingdom! Come explore the wild and wacky world of plants with us.

Saturday, September 12, 2026
10:00 AM
$0.00

Bulb Primer with Diego Celis & Trish Hanlon of Colorblends Flowerbulbs

Bring on the bulbs! Come meet Trish and Diego from Colorblends, a third generation, family-owned bulb company based right here in Bridgeport. We’ll learn about the development of the modern bulb industry and how you can incorporate the latest trends in blends and bloom sequencing to your own designs.

Saturday, September 19, 2026
10:00 AM
$0.00

Pets & Plants with Mackenzie Fox

Oliver is proud to be a pet-friendly nursery! We love our pets as much as we love our plants. Come learn with Mackenzie about how to create a “petscape” that gives YOU peace of mind and YOUR PETS a place to run and play freely!

Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00 AM
$0.00

Weeds or Pollinators? with Roberta Dibiscelgie of Columbine Design

Wondering about Weeds? Join us in the Design Barn as Roberta guides us through the identification of undesirable herbaceous plants, uncovering their unsung virtues and discussing preferred methods of organic control.

Saturday, October 3, 2026
10:00 AM
$0.00