Dahlia Show & Competition
Aug
23
9:00 AM09:00

Dahlia Show & Competition

Join us at Van Winden’s for a FUN Dahlia Show & Competition on Saturday, August 23rd. Community members are invited to bring their own dahlias (up to 2 per category) to enter into a fun competition. If you’re not growing dahlias this summer then come by and get inspiration for next year’s garden!

This year the Napa County Master Gardeners will be tabling, and Master Gardener Bob-the-Gopher-Man will be teaching his favorite ways to keep his dahlias and other plants safe from gophers!

Competition categories this year include:

  • Best Dinnerplate - any bloom that is +8inches in diameter

  • Best Cactus/Lacinated - pointed petals

  • Best Collarette/Mignon Single/Novelty/Orchid

  • Best Ball/Pompon - fully double flowers, rounded or ball shaped

  • Best Formal Decorative - petals all facing the same direction

  • Best Informal Decorative - petals curved

Cut Flower Tips
It’s best to cut dahlias early in the day or else very late in the evening/after watering because they are usually best hydrated at these times. Warm water is key. If you're looking to maximize a dahlia's relatively short vase life, use warm or hot tap water in their vase after you first cut them. Dropping dahlias in a vase of hot water and letting it cool to room temperature and keeping them in a cool spot out of direct sunlight can extend their vase life and you may get a full 7 days of enjoyment from your blooms.

On event day, staff will place blooms into their appropriate category. A vase and water will be provided for you. A single bloom entry will be allowed per vase. If you’re intent on winning, be sure to include leaves on your single bloom which will help showcase the flower. Choose a flower that does not have any brown or damaged petals on it. Cut a long stem so that the flower stays secure in its vase, so +8” long is ideal.

Dahlia Show drop off begins at 9am and voting begins at 11am on Saturday, August 23rd. Winners will be announced at 3pm on Saturday.

The blooms from the show will be free to the public at 4:00pm on Saturday so bring a container if you would like to take some home.

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Bumper Crop Organic Soil Conditioner BLACK: BUY 3 GET THE 4TH FREE
Mar
19
to Apr 12

Bumper Crop Organic Soil Conditioner BLACK: BUY 3 GET THE 4TH FREE

Bumper Crop Natural & Organic Soil Conditioner is a premium soil amendment. This product is a quality blend of natural and organic ingredients designed to improve the structure of your native soil. This is a versatile mix that is ideal for all flowers, vegetables, fruit trees, perennials, annuals, and shrubs. It has ingredients such as aged fir bark, compost, earthworm castings, bat guano, and kelp.

Bumper Crop Black comes in a 3 cubic foot bag… that’s bigger than Bumper Crop Red!

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Citrus Tasting Event!
Mar
2
11:00 AM11:00

Citrus Tasting Event!

Come taste a wide array of citrus such as mandarins, limes, oranges, grapefruit and everything in between! Come by and meet the citrus experts from Generation Growers in our Glass House. We will have lots of varieties of citrus for you to see and sample… plus citrus-related food items for you to try. Roger from Generation Growers will be ready for your questions about everything citrus!

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Bumper Crop Organic Soil Builder BUY 3 GET THE 4TH FREE
Feb
28
to Mar 31

Bumper Crop Organic Soil Builder BUY 3 GET THE 4TH FREE

While supplies last, get our FAMOUS Bumper Crop Soil Builder on SALE!

Bumper Crop Natural & Organic Soil Builder is a premium soil amendment.  It contains only the finest natural and organic ingredients including: composted chicken manure, earthworm castings, bat guano, and kelp meal.  This is a versatile mix that may be used as a natural and organic soil builder or mulch. Think of it as boosted up compost!

One bag will amend 8 square feet of our native-Napa soil or tired raised bed soil. Mix it in and you’re ready to plant! OR spread it thin (over 12-24 square feet) for a little pick-me-up for existing plantings. This is ideal for ‘freshening-up’ raised beds for other containers.

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Spring Veggie Class
Feb
23
2:00 PM14:00

Spring Veggie Class

Van Winden’s Spring Veggie Class is BACK! If you have questions about growing veggies this spring/summer then this class is sure to be worth your time.

Learn about spring veggie varieties, bed prep, succession planting, companion planting, fertilizing, common pests, and so much more!

This class is being taught by David and Aileen.

David Shubin, the seed buyer at Van Winden’s, is a man who grew 50 pounds of veggies a month last spring in only 12 square feet of garden space! He loves finding creative solutions to garden problems and is a veritable cornucopia of gardening information.

Aileen Carroll has a 600 square foot veggie garden packed with seasonal vegetables and their companion plants. She makes use of her vertical spaces to grow even more and gets a thrill out of eating meals with veggies all grown in the backyard.

There is a class fee of $10 and pre-registration is required. Please visit the store or call 707-255-8400 to sign up.

Spring Veggie Class
Sunday, February 23rd 2025
2pm, class should last about 1.5 hours

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Orchid Repotting Event with NVOS
Feb
2
1:00 PM13:00

Orchid Repotting Event with NVOS

Bring your orchids and get them repotted by the Napa Valley Orchid Society! On Sunday, February 2nd from 1pm-3pm, bring your orchids to Van Winden’s Garden Center and chat with the orchid-growing experts from NVOS. Learn about how to care for your orchid and what you need to do to keep it blooming.

NVOS asks that your orchid is no bigger than an 8inch pot. This event is FREE but the NVOS will be accepting donations. Please RSVP by texting 707-339-3279

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CLASS: Rejuvenating Neglected Fruit Trees with Aileen and David
Jan
19
2:00 PM14:00

CLASS: Rejuvenating Neglected Fruit Trees with Aileen and David

If you would like to learn HOW to prune a fruit tree that has gotten TOO BIG or rehab a SAD fruit tree then this is the class for you! Aileen Carroll and David Shubin will be going over the three ways you can approach reducing an overgrown fruit tree. Learn what tools are best for the job as well as what time of year and what weather is ideal for pruning your fruit trees.

This class will also cover common rehabbing projects that fix issues like peeling bark, bug infestation, fungus, disease, environmental stressors, nutrient deficiency, and more!

Sunday, January 19th at 2pm
Rejuvenating Overgrown Fruit Trees
with Aileen Carroll and David Shubin

Please pre-register by visiting or calling (707) 255-8400
Class fee: $10

If you are planting bare root fruit trees this winter, or have a very small tree that needs pruning, then the January 18th class “Fruit Trees For Small Spaces” may be best for you.

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CLASS: Fruit Trees For Small Spaces w/ ED LAIVO!
Jan
18
10:00 AM10:00

CLASS: Fruit Trees For Small Spaces w/ ED LAIVO!

If you’re hoping to grow thriving fruit trees, but only have a small amount of space to do it, THEN THIS IS THE CLASS FOR YOU! Learn how to prune your fruit trees to keep them small, grow fruit trees in containers, and plant multiple fruit trees in the space that you would usually allot for just one tree!

Ed Laivo has over 45 years of experience in the fruit tree industry and has invented the nationally recognized “Backyard Orchard Culture” method of high density pruning and planting of fruit trees. Ed got his start here in Napa and has worked with Dave Wilson Nursery, Four Winds Growers, and Burchell Nurseries! His YouTube channel Ed Able Solutions tours around the orchards of California taste-testing fruit varieties “for your consideration” … and more!

Please pre-register by calling (707) 255-8400 or visiting the store. Class costs $10

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CLASS: Rose Pruning with Gary Sampson
Jan
12
2:00 PM14:00

CLASS: Rose Pruning with Gary Sampson

Come learn how to prune your roses with local celebrity and pruning enthusiast, Gary Sampson. Learn the ins-and-outs of rose-care and maintenance as well as tips for year-round upkeep.

  • Types of roses

  • Tools for the job

  • Pruning bushes / trees / climbers

  • Diseases and mitigation

  • Fertilizers

There will be a live pruning demo. Bring your questions!

All levels are welcome. Please pre-register by visiting us or calling (707) 255-8400 to reserve your seat. Class fee $10.

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Rose Sale! 20% off
Oct
7
to Nov 18

Rose Sale! 20% off

Right now you can get 20% off our roses!  This sale included bush roses, tree roses, patio tree roses, mini roses, carpet roses and climbing roses... all 20% off! 

Only the roses on hand will get the sale price. No other discounts apply. 

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Bumper Crop Organic Potting Soil SALE!
Sep
18
to Sep 30

Bumper Crop Organic Potting Soil SALE!

  • Van Windens Nursery LLC (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Bumper Crop Organic Potting Soil on sale! Buy 3 bags and get your 4th bag FREE for a limited time!

This is the ideal soil for any sort of container situation: terra cotta pots, raised beds, wine barrels, etc. Containers need a soil medium with great drainage and Bumper Crop Organic Potting Soil provides that, along with the nutrients your plants need to get off to a healthy start. It's similar to our famous Bumper Organic Crop Soil Builder in the red bag, but it is a more mild blend that you can plant straight into.

Bumper Crop Organic Potting Soil has all the usual stuff, PLUS... 

  • Earthworm Castings

  • Seabird Guano

  • Dolomite Lime

  • Feather Meal

  • Bone Meal

  • Alfalfa

  • Bat Guano

  • Kelp Meal

FYI the bags are 2 cubic feet in size and 2-3 bags fill up a half wine barrel, depending on what you’re planting. Sale ends when supplies run out, probably towards the end of the month.

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Bumper Crop Soil Builder BUY 3 GET THE 4TH FREE
Sep
17
to Oct 6

Bumper Crop Soil Builder BUY 3 GET THE 4TH FREE

  • Van Winden's Garden Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

While supplies last, get our FAMOUS Bumper Crop Soil Builder on SALE!

Bumper Crop Natural & Organic Soil Builder is a premium soil amendment.  It contains only the finest natural and organic ingredients including: composted chicken manure, earthworm castings, bat guano, and kelp meal. This is a versatile mix that may be used as a natural and organic soil builder or mulch. Think of it as BOOSTED UP compost!

One bag will amend 8 square feet of our native-Napa clay soil or refresh tired raised bed soil. Mix it in and you’re ready to plant! OR spread it thin (over 12-24 square feet) for a little pick-me-up for existing plantings. This is ideal for ‘freshening-up’ raised beds for other containers.

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Aug
3
9:00 AM09:00

Dahlia Show and Competition

Join us at Van Winden’s for a FUN Dahlia Show & Competition on Saturday, August 3rd. Community members are invited to bring up to 4 of their own dahlias to enter into a fun competition. If you’re not growing dahlias this summer then come and get inspiration for next year’s garden!

Competition categories this year include:

  • Best Dinnerplate - any bloom that is +9inches in diameter

  • Best Cactus/Lacinated - pointed petals

  • Best Ball/Pompon - fully double flowers, rounded or ball shaped

  • Best Formal Decorative - petals all facing the same direction

  • Best Informal Decorative - petals curved

A vase and water will be provided for you. A single bloom entry will be allowed per vase. If you’re intent on winning, be sure to include leaves on your single bloom which will help showcase the flower. Choose a flower that does not have any brown or damaged petals on it. Cut a long stem so that the flower stays secure in its vase, so +8” long is ideal.

Cut Flower Tips
It’s best to cut dahlias early in the day or else very late in the evening/after watering because they are usually best hydrated at these times. Warm water is key. If you're looking to maximize a dahlia's relatively short vase life, use warm or hot tap water in their vase after you first cut them. Dropping dahlias in a vase of hot water and letting it cool to room temperature and keeping them in a cool spot out of direct sunlight can extend their vase life and you may get a full 7 days of enjoyment from your dahlia.

Dahlia Show drop off begins at 9am and voting begins at 11am on Saturday, August 3rd. Winners will be announced at 3pm on Saturday.

The blooms from the show will be free to the public at 4:00pm on Saturday so bring a container if you would like to take some home.

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Bumper Crop Organic Potting Soil SALE!
Apr
4
to Apr 30

Bumper Crop Organic Potting Soil SALE!

Our Bumper Crop Organic Potting Soil on sale! Buy 3 bags and get your 4th bag FREE for a limited time!

This is the ideal soil for any sort of container situation: terra cotta pots, raised beds, wine barrels, etc. Containers need a soil medium with great drainage and Bumper Crop Organic Potting Soil provides that, along with the nutrients your plants need to get off to a healthy start. It's similar to our famous Bumper Organic Crop Soil Builder in the red bag, but it is a more mild blend that you can plant straight into.

Bumper Crop Organic Potting Soil has all the usual stuff, PLUS... 

  • Earthworm Castings

  • Seabird Guano

  • Dolomite Lime

  • Feather Meal

  • Bone Meal

  • Alfalfa

  • Bat Guano

  • Kelp Meal

FYI the bags are 2 cubic feet in size and 2-3 bags fill up a half wine barrel, depending on what you’re planting. Sale ends when supplies run out, probably towards the end of the month.

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Bumper Crop Organic Soil Builder BUY 3 GET THE 4TH FREE
Mar
7
to Mar 31

Bumper Crop Organic Soil Builder BUY 3 GET THE 4TH FREE

While supplies last, get our FAMOUS Bumper Crop Soil Builder on SALE!

Bumper Crop Natural & Organic Soil Builder is a premium soil amendment.  It contains only the finest natural and organic ingredients including: composted chicken manure, earthworm castings, bat guano, and kelp meal.  This is a versatile mix that may be used as a natural and organic soil builder or mulch. Think of it as boosted up compost!

One bag will amend 8 square feet of our native-Napa soil or tired raised bed soil. Mix it in and you’re ready to plant! OR spread it thin (over 12-24 square feet) for a little pick-me-up for existing plantings. This is ideal for ‘freshening-up’ raised beds for other containers.

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Spring Veggie Class
Mar
3
10:30 AM10:30

Spring Veggie Class

Van Winden’s Spring Veggie Class is BACK! If you have questions about growing veggies this spring/summer then this class is sure to be worth your time.

Learn about veggie varieties, bed prep, succession planting, companion planting, fertilizing, common pests, and so much more!

This class is being taught by David and Aileen.

David Shubin, the seed buyer at Van Winden’s, is a man who grew 50 pounds of veggies a month last spring in only 12 square feet of garden space! He loves finding creative solutions to garden problems and is a veritable cornucopia of gardening information.

Aileen Carroll has a 600 square foot veggie garden packed with seasonal vegetables and their companion plants. She makes use of her vertical spaces to grow even more and gets a thrill out of eating meals with veggies all grown in the backyard.

There is a class fee of $10 and pre-registration is strongly advised. Class participants will receive a $10 Van Winden’s coupon. Please visit the store or call 707-255-8400 to sign up.

Spring Veggie Class
Sunday, March 3rd 2024
10:30am, class should last about 1.5 hours


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Citrus Tasting Event
Feb
24
11:00 AM11:00

Citrus Tasting Event

Come taste a wide array of citrus such as mandarins, limes, oranges, grapefruit and everything in between! Come by and meet the citrus experts from Generation Growers in our Glass House. We will have lots of varieties of citrus for you to see and sample plus citrus-related food items for you to try. Rodger from Generation Growers will be ready for your questions about everything citrus!

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Camellia Show
Feb
17
9:30 AM09:30

Camellia Show

Van Winden’s Camellia Show is back after a long hiatus! Bring in flowers to show and share from 9am-11am. Come and see the beautiful blooms and get your camellia questions answered from 10am-3pm. This event is free of charge.

Wheelchair accessible and drop off zone for those who can't walk far. See blooms from all over the Napa Valley!

Felco will have a table! The first 12 lucky people to visit will get their Felcos serviced by a Felco representative. All are invited to learn how or get fitted for the right Felco pruner for their hand size.

Our Water Our World will have a table. Learn how to fight pests and disease with less toxic products and techniques.

The Camellias Show falls on the 71st Anniversary of Van Winden’s Garden Center. Back in 1953 our very first sale was a camellia shrub so we certainly hold camellias in a special place in our hearts around here.

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Growing Berries & Grapes Class with Ed Laivo
Feb
4
10:30 AM10:30

Growing Berries & Grapes Class with Ed Laivo

On Sunday, February 4th at 10:30am Ed Laivo will be at Van Winden’s Garden Center teaching a class all about Growing Berries & Grapes! We are honored that Ed will be joining as as he is a famous fixture in the field of edible landscaping.

Ed will be talking about growing blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and grapes. He’ll cover a little botany, a little history, general care, and go over the best varieties to grow!

Ed Laivo is an edible landscaping specialist, with a focus on small space gardening. He has DECADES of experience and is absolutely the person you want to talk to if you’re growing berries or grapes in your garden. His enthusiasm for edible gardening is all over YouTube and you can see his collection of blueberries in this video.

Class Info
Growing Berries & Grapes
Sunday, February 4th at 10:30am in the Van Winden’s glasshouse
Class fee $10. Please preregister by calling 707-255-8400 or visit the store. Class size is limited! Bring your questions and pictures of your problems.

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Fruit Tree Pruning Class
Jan
20
10:00 AM10:00

Fruit Tree Pruning Class

Come learn how to prune your fruit trees with local celebrity and pruning enthusiast, Gary Sampson. Learn the ins-and-outs of fruit care and maintenance as well as tips for year-round upkeep. There will be a live pruning demo at our growing grounds after the class, if weather permits! Come with your questions.

All levels are welcome. Please pre-register by calling or visiting the Garden Center.

Van Winden’s Garden Center
1805 Pueblo Ave Napa, CA
707-255-8400
January 20th 10am-12pm $10 class fee

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30% off Holiday Sale!
Dec
19
to Dec 24

30% off Holiday Sale!

Right now you can get 30% off our living Christmas trees. This includes any plant that is being sold as a Christmas tree… things in 25gallon cans to 2inch containers.

Right now you can get 30% off our Holiday Gift Shop items. This includes holiday candles, holiday Michele Design, ornaments, décor and more! Sale excludes everyday giftshop items.

Right now you can get 30% off our handmade wreaths. Our staff has been making beautiful wreaths all season long and their beautiful creations have been coming over from the ranch by the truckload.

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Holiday Open House
Nov
18
to Nov 19

Holiday Open House

Join us on November 18th and 19th and kick off your holiday cheer! Our giftshop will be filled with holiday décor, everyday décor, and festive gifts. In store promotions and refreshments will be available on Saturday.

Visit us 9am-5pm on Saturday and 10am-4:30om on Sunday.

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Roses are buy 3, get a 4th rose FREE!
Nov
13
to Nov 19

Roses are buy 3, get a 4th rose FREE!

Now and through Sunday, November 19th, buy 3 roses and get a 4th rose FREE! Dreaming of more romantic blooms in your garden? Get our high quality roses before they are gone for the season! Sale excludes Monrovia carpet roses. Sale rose must be of equal or lesser value. 
We have a lovely selection of bush roses, climbing roses, tree roses and more. Give us a call or come in to see what we have in stock.

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Bumper Crop Organic Soil Builder BUY 3 GET THE 4TH FREE
Apr
3
to Apr 22

Bumper Crop Organic Soil Builder BUY 3 GET THE 4TH FREE

While supplies last, get our FAMOUS Bumper Crop Soil Builder on SALE!

Bumper Crop Natural & Organic Soil Builder is a premium soil amendment.  It contains only the finest natural and organic ingredients including: composted chicken manure, earthworm castings, bat guano, and kelp meal.  This is a versatile mix that may be used as a natural and organic soil builder or mulch. Think of it as boosted up compost!

One bag will amend 8 square feet of our native-Napa soil or tired raised bed soil. Mix it in and you’re ready to plant! OR spread it thin (over 12-24 square feet) for a little pick-me-up for existing plantings. This is ideal for ‘freshening-up’ raised beds for other containers.

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Bumper Crop Organic Potting Soil SALE!
Mar
1
to Apr 1

Bumper Crop Organic Potting Soil SALE!

Our Bumper Crop Organic Potting Soil on sale starting 3/1! Buy 3 bags and get your 4th bag FREE!

This is the ideal soil for any sort of container situation: terra cotta pots, raised beds, wine barrels, etc. Containers need a soil medium with great drainage and Bumper Crop Potting Soil provides that, along with the nutrients your plants need to get off to a healthy start. It's similar to our famous Bumper Crop Soil Builder in the red bag, but it is a more mild blend that you can plant straight into.

Bumper Crop Organic Potting Soil has all the usual stuff plus... 

  • Earthworm Castings

  • Seabird Guano

  • Dolomite Lime

  • Feather Meal

  • Bone Meal

  • Alfalfa

  • Bat Guano

  • Kelp Meal

FYI the bags are 2 cubic feet in size and two bags fill up a half wine barrel. Sale ends when supplies run out.

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70th Anniversary Party
Feb
17
to Feb 18

70th Anniversary Party

Van Winden’s Garden Center opened its doors for business on February 17, 1953 and it is time to celebrate our 70th Anniversary! Join us February 17th and 18th for some anniversary fun. We will be playing the musical hits of the 1950s, passing out cupcakes and coffee, and having lots of FREE raffle options both days. Many of our favorite groups and vendors will have a presence at this celebration as well.

Felco will have a table on Feb 18th from 11am-2pm. Learn how to choose the right Felco pruners for you or bring your existing tool for a quick lesson on cleaning and sharpening. At 2pm there will be a Felco workshop where you can learn how to disassemble/clean/reassemble and sharpen your tool. Call the store to reserve you spot in the workshop.

MaxSea will have a table set up 11am-3pm on 2/17 and 2/18. Mary will be handing out samples, advising you on how to best use MaxSea fertilizers in your garden, and raffling off “paint can sized” containers of MaxSea.

The Napa Valley Orchid Society will be have a table set up to help you repot your orchid 2/17 11am-3pm and 2/18 10am-2pm. Bring your orchid (that is in an 8inch container or smaller) and get it repotted for free!

E.B Stone will have a tent sent up both days. Tom will be presenting Fertilizers 101 in our Pavilion at 3pm on 2/17 and at 10am on 2/18. E.B Stone will be donating extravagant gift baskets which will be raffled off.

Blooms will have a table set up on 2/17 from 10:30am-3pm and will be answering questions about growing vegetables and perennials. They will have plants to raffle off!

Gary Sampson will have a table both days from 10am-12pm. Gary is our beloved retired manager. He will have a slideshow from Van Winden’s over the years as well as great advice on pruning roses and fruit trees.

Dave Wilson Nursery will have berries and fruit trees to raffle off.

Monrovia will have a table 2/17 9am-12pm and have plants to raffle off.



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70th Anniversary Raffle!
Feb
1
to May 31

70th Anniversary Raffle!

Van Winden’s Garden Center opened its doors for business on February 17, 1953 and it is time to celebrate our 70th Anniversary! Visit us February though May and enter to win our weekly raffle. You can enter to win every time you visit. Winners will be drawn each week and contacted via phone.

Win $70 Van Winden gift cards, gallon-paint-can-sized containers of MaxSea fertilizer, FELCO special edition pruners, gloves, gift baskets, Bumper Crop Soil and more!


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