Bachman's Events & Seminars
Fall Ideas House
$5 Tour – Pre-Registration is Required by ordering online or calling 612-861-7311
September 16-26, and October 7-10 (closed Mondays)
Enjoy a self-guided visit to Bachman's new Ideas House – a historic home at Bachman's Lyndale location. Tickets must be picked up at the Lyndale Gift Counter on the day of your visit. Tickets are limited daily, so buy yours now. 20% of proceeds will benefit Children’s Home Society & Family Services.
Annual Koi Show
Bachman's on Lyndale - Polyhouse - FREE
Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1
Once again we're hosting the largest and best Koi Show and Product Expo in the Upper Midwest. See many graceful living works of art competing to be the 2010 Champion Koi. Enjoy free expert-led seminars, learn about modern pond technologies, and participate in auctions and raffles for valuable products. For more information about the show visit www.umkoiclub.org.
Harvesting the Season
Heritage Room, Bachman's on Lyndale
FREE, No registration required
Saturday, August 7, 10-11 a.m.
Master Gardener Mary Beth Gullickson and a chef from Whole Foods will show you how to prepare your garden harvest for winter. Learn the basics in canning, freezing and dehydrating to get the most flavor from your fruits and vegetables.
Kids in the Garden:
Bachman's Free First Saturday
Saturday, August 7, 10-11 a.m.
Join us for a garden scavenger hunt outside and win fun prizes! Registration required: 612-861-7311. Limit 30. Ages 3-10. Classes fill up quickly so call soon to register for this free hands-on seminar.
Bring Back Your Pots Day
Keep the Plants, We'll Take the Pots. Recycle.
Saturday & Sunday, September 18-19
At all seven Bachman’s Garden Centers
We are thrilled to announce that we will again be offering our popular plastic garden pot recycling program to the general public this season! Recycle your PLASTIC GARDEN POTS, POLYSTYRENE TRAYS & HANGING BASKETS with MNLA's Garden Plastic Recycling Program!
Please note:
• Do not bring household plastic or clay pots.
• Dump all soil and remove metal hangers.
• We are only able to take PLASTIC pots, trays & baskets.
SAVE THE DATE:
A Gathering of Friends Antique Sale
October 7-10, 2010
More details to come.
Horticultural Meetings at Bachman's on Lyndale
The following organizations meet at Bachman's. For information, call 612-861-7790.
Orchid Society of Minnesota
Minnesota Peony Society
Minnesota Hemerocallis Society
Minnesota Dahlia Society
Gladiolus Society of Minnesota Hennepin County
We are also pleased to host the annual:
Rose Show
Iris Show
African Violet Show
Dahlia Show
And these fundraising sales:
Bulb Sale of the North Star Lily Society
Tuber Sale of the MN Dahlia Society |
Rent the Heritage Room for Your Next Event
It's a wonderful venue for corporate and private meetings,Garden Clubs and Flower Shows.
Hold your next event in Bachman's Heritage Room. The space accommodates 150 people comfortably, making it the perfect setting for anniversary parties, special events, staff training, focus groups, business lunches and more.
Room set up: classroom, banquet or auditorium style
On-site food service available through Patrick's French Cafe'
Caterer's kitchen and coffee service upon request
AV equipment available
Friendly staff assistance
Centrally located in the south metro area
Ample free parking
Lighting to suit any need
Fully accessible
Room Rental: $275 (per four hours/additional charges may apply)
Heritage Room Availability: 612-861-7790
Patrick's French Cafe Catering: 612-861-9276