Wentworth Greenhouses | Rollinsford, NH


home about Us our flowers Seasonal Flowers Houseplants products Water Gardening Pottery Fountains & Statuary Environmentally Friendly Products Gift Cards services Custom Containers Rewards Planting & Design specials & events gardening tips favorite links directions employment farmer's markets farmer's market photos read our blog	Saturday, September 4th Garden Maintenance Seminar •11:00 – 12:00 Free seminar with guest speaker Jon Batson from Jenesis Gardens & Design, LLC. Jon is the former president and current educational coordinator for the NHLA (New Hampshire Landscaper Association.) He is a certified landscape professional and also a Tree Steward of the UNHCooperative Extension. Learn about the benefits of planting in the fall, how to properly plant and how to care for your newly planted trees, shrubs or perennials for successful establishment. Sunday, September 5th COOK OUT! 11:00 – 2:00 Join us for a scrumptious cookout catered by the Meat House! Free steak tips and drinks. Play the Wentworth Ladderball game for a chance to win fun prizes. Best Plants for NH Seminar • 1:00-2:00* Free seminar with guest speaker Jon Batson from Jenesis Gardens & Design, LLC. Please see above for Jon’s bio. – Jon will discuss how incorporating native plants in your landscape design will benefit our native wildlife and environment, and at the same time save you a lot of work! Best plants for our local area will be recommended. Saturday, SEPTEMBER 11th • 10am-11am KIDS CLASS – $5 FEE FLOWER PRESSING Learn how to press flowers and leaves. We will make some fun things for you to take home. SPACE is limited and registration is required. Please call to register, 603-743-4919. Class FEE is due at time of registration. Sunday, SEPTEMBER 12th • 11am-1pm FALL CONTAINER CLASS Free Workshop Jessie will instruct you on how to properly design, plant and maintain a fresh container to last through the cooler fall months. We will provide the soil and workspace, and clean up the mess. Bring in your own container from home or purchase a new one. Great selection of cool weather plants for you to purchase. Jessie will be available to help you select plants and answer any questions while you are creating your masterpiece! SPACE is limited and registration is required. Please call to register, 603-743-4919. Saturday, SEPTEMBER 18th • 10am-11am HOUSEPLANT CORNER Free Seminar September 8th-18th is the average first frost date in our area and your tender plants need to be brought indoors before this cold weather hits. Join us to learn how to properly prune, spray and repot your tropical plants.You are welcome to bring in any houseplants you are having trouble with for advice and maybe a little extra care! Sunday, SEPTEMBER 19th • 11am-12pm KIDS CLASS – $10 FEE CREATE A GNOME or FAIRY HOUSE Create a miniature house to decorate and keep inside or outside. We’ll supply the basics and embellishments will be available to purchase. SPACE is limited and registration is required. Please call to register, 603-743-4919. Class FEE is due at time of registration. SEPTEMBER 25TH FALL FESTIVAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST* Please join us for a Wentworth Greenhouses’ Farmer’s Market Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, September 25th. Breakfast will be available for purchase from 10am to 12 noon. The Black Bean Café, of Rollinsford, NH will be preparing their famous cornmeal and whole grain pancakes. OtherWentworth Greenhouses Farmers’ Market products featured in the breakfast will include: Anderson’s Mini Maples’ New Hampshire maple syrup, Hackleboro Orchards’ fresh fruits, Lasting Legacy Farm’s farm-raised home made sausage, and Red Rover Coffee’s fresh roasted coffee. We hope you’ll make plans to experience a farm fresh breakfast with us! See you September 25th! FARMERS’ MARKET 10am – 2pm FUN FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS ALL DAY LONG! 9am – 4pm Win tickets at the game stations that you can redeem for fun prizes. Make sure to visit the haunted greenhouse and corn maze. Build a Scarecrow Station – $5 fee – make sure you bring your own clothes to stuff! Kids sizes are the easiest to work with. We’ll provide the straw and a face for you to decorate! Face Painting Pumpkin Bowling and more fun games to try! Beautiful Bees! 11:00-11:45. Learn all about bees from our very own apiarist Julie! OBSERVATION BEEHIVE on display all day long. Fresh, local apples and cider and other treats Sunday, SEPTEMBER 26th • 11am-12pm KIDS CLASS – $5 FEE LEAF & FLOWER PRINTING Bring in a t-shirt, pillowcase or other fabric of your choice and create a cool design using fresh leaves and flowers. Make sure you pre-wash your fabric and choose something with a smooth surface for easy transfer. We will be using fabric paint so please dress appropriately. SPACE is limited and registration is required. Please call to register, 603-743-4919. Class FEE is due at time of registration. Check our calendar for upcoming classes and events. Please call to register. WENTWORTH GREENHOUSE SUMMER MARKETS MOVE TO SATURDAYS We are moving our Summer Farmers’ Markets to Saturdays this year! Starting Saturday, June 26th and running every Saturday through October 30th, the Markets will be held outdoors in the parking lot, from 10 am to 2 pm, with the option of bringing them indoors to one of the greenhouses during inclement weather. Market Guidelines and application forms are now available. Market Guidelines Application Form Should you have questions about the Markets, or the application process, please call Steve at 603-743-0923.