Tour 30 gardens

Community gardeners in Minneapolis and St. Paul will celebrate Community Garden Day on Saturday with a free "parade" of more than 30 gardens. Visitors are invited to take a self-guided tour of one or more participating gardens to see what's growing and meet the people who do the tending. There will be special events at some gardens, such as a bike tour linking community gardens in north Minneapolis, a beehive demo in collaboration with Beez Kneez at Emerson Community Garden and a "picnic operetta" performance of "King Arthur" hosted by Mixed Precipitation theater company at Robbinsdale Community Garden. Other activities include art projects, local music, potlucks, workshops and more. For a complete listing of events, visit www.gardeningmatters.org/community-garden-day/event-directory.

Plant now, enjoy later

If you want to see blooming flowers in your yard next spring, now is the time to plant bulbs. Gertens is offering a free seminar covering everything you need to know: how to pick the right variety for your conditions, how to critter-proof your bulbs, how to apply fertilizer and how to "force" bulbs indoors. The seminar will be offered at 1 p.m. Saturday, and again at 1 p.m. on Sept. 20, 27 and Oct. 4. Registration is requested at www.gertens.com/events. Gertens is located at 5500 Blaine Av., Inver Grove Heights.

DIY wedding florals

Want to try your hand at creating your own bridal bouquet or centerpiece? Bachman's is presenting its popular "DIY Wedding Floral Design Workshop" on Sept. 18, 6 to 8 p.m.

The class is designed for the DIY bride or groom who wants to learn professional tips and tricks for creating their own floral arrangements. Floral designer Cathy Brunk will focus on centerpieces, while also touching on bridal bouquets.

The cost of $50 covers all materials needed for your floral creations. Register at www.bachmans.com. The workshop will be held in the design room at Bachman's on Lyndale.

Also upcoming at Bachman's is another design workshop, focused on "Fall Mini Gardens." Kristen Peterson will lead participants through the process of creating a mini garden, including appropriate plant use, and how to care for and personalize your creation. The $50 cost includes all supplies, but participants are invited to bring items to further personalize their gardens. The workshop will be offered 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at Bachman's on Lyndale in the design room.

Bachman's is located at 6010 Lyndale Av. S., Minneapolis.

KIM PALMER