Join us for one—or all—of our four summer gatherings at our Sip, Shop & Culture community events! Nothing beats a magical summer evening at New Leaf Nursery, where nature meets art. Wander through the nursery grounds where you can admire the work of local artists, sip on delicious wine, and indulge in a charcuterie selection from local winery, Rosemary Manor.

Each of our Sip, Shop & Culture events will feature a different local band, bringing fresh energy and unique sounds to every gathering. Get ready for a night of pure energy and unforgettable tunes with this week’s special guests, LakeTown Sound! This Coeur d’Alene rock 'n' roll cover band brings the ultimate party experience, delivering a powerhouse mix of uptempo hits from the '70s, '80s, '90s, and now. From classic rock anthems to modern favorites, their setlist is packed with songs that will have you singing along, dancing, and reliving the best moments of every decade.

Whether you're here to find inspiration, discover one-of-a-kind pieces, or simply unwind with a glass of wine, we welcome you to join us. It's the perfect opportunity to support our local artisan community and mingle with fellow art lovers.

Can’t make it to this event? No worries! We’ve got more lined up this summer. Check the dates below for all the details.

• 8/14: SIP, SHOP & CULTURE

• 8/28: SIP, SHOP & CULTURE

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In this fun and hands-on class, kids will get to decorate their very own flower pot using colorful paints and fun designs. Perfect for all ages, this class encourages self-expression and artistic flair. But the fun doesn't stop there! Once their pots are beautifully decorated, each child will receive a free annual plant to pot inside their creation. Whether your child loves bold patterns, whimsical scenes, or bright splashes of color, this class is the perfect way for them to explore their imagination and create something they’ll cherish.

We will be hosting four, 30 minute sessions for this event, with a maximum of 20 kids per session starting at 11:00 AM, with the last session ending at 1:00 PM. Please sign up below for which session you’d like to attend, including the number of people who are attending.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 8 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.

Join us for one—or all—of our four summer gatherings at our Sip, Shop & Culture community events! Nothing beats a magical summer evening at New Leaf Nursery, where nature meets art. Wander through the nursery grounds where you can admire the work of local artists, sip on delicious wine, and indulge in a charcuterie selection from local winery, Rosemary Manor.

Each of our Sip, Shop & Culture events will feature a different local band, bringing fresh energy and unique sounds to every gathering. We’re kicking off the series with the smooth, soulful rhythms of Balboa Park, a Latin jazz band that’s quickly making a name for themselves in the local music scene. Their rich, melodic grooves will fill the nursery grounds, creating an unforgettable ambiance as you stroll through garden pathways, admire local art, and sip on your favorite wine.

Whether you're here to find inspiration, discover one-of-a-kind pieces, or simply unwind with a glass of wine, we welcome you to join us. It's the perfect opportunity to support our local artisan community and mingle with fellow art lovers.

Can’t make it to our first event? No worries! We’ve got three more lined up this summer. Check the dates below for all the details.

• 7/24: SIP, SHOP & CULTURE

• 8/14: SIP, SHOP & CULTURE

• 8/28: SIP, SHOP & CULTURE

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If you love strolling through beautiful gardens on a summer afternoon, this is the event for you! Come see what your neighbors have done with their yards, and get inspiration for your own home garden. This year the CDA Garden Tour is sponsored by the CDA Garden Club; tickets will be available for purchase at New Leaf Nursery!

Details at www.cdagardenclub.com

In this class, Shelly Matthews with Art on the Roof will teach you how to hammer fresh flowers and leaves into paper to make beautiful notecards and a frameable creation onto a 9x12 piece of paper. What a fun way to use natural colors from flowers and leaves!  Think of all the wonderful ways you’ll be able to use this art form! All needed supplies will be provided.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 8 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.

In this class, your kiddos will dive into the world of pollinators and learn how to plant a special garden designed just for them. They’ll discover how to choose the right plants that attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinator friends, as well as how to care for these plants to keep the garden thriving. Along the way, they’ll gain hands-on experience with planting and get a closer look at how these amazing creatures help flowers bloom, fruits and vegetables grow, and ecosystems stay balanced. Not only will they be creating a beautiful and buzzing garden to take home with them, but they’ll also be making a real difference in supporting the health of our environment. This class is a perfect mix of fun, learning, and meaningful action for nature!

One kid per parent sign up please.

Fill your life with fresh herbs! The fragrance will enhance your summer porch, or your back terrace and you will get hooked on fresh herbs at your fingertips! Let your herbs grow, and watch your basket turn into a beautiful lush accent for the summer months. Holly with Wylde Bloems will show you how to space the plants, and how to choose the right combination of textures and fragrances. She will also show you to clean the basket for use season after season.

Every student will receive a basket, soil and herbs to create a similar version of the hanging basket featured. Students should provide their own garden gloves. All other materials will be provided. Class may be held in greenhouse 2., and standing will be required to create this hanging basket.

Please note: The pictured item is a general example, and your final piece may differ slightly.

In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 8 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.

Oh how we love kids at the nursery! A new generation is growing up surrounded by trees and plants, soil and lady bugs!  In partnership with Hayden Community Library Network, we are hosting Story Time in the Garden. Bring your preschool and kindergarteners to the nursery to enjoy a fun time listening to stories read by the Youth Services Librarian from Hayden Community Library! Enjoy snack type refreshments and each child in attendance will leave with a special gift from New Leaf Nursery.

If you would like more information, you can call the Hayden Library at 208.772.5612 (ext 120) and ask to be connected to Youth Services at the library.

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This impressionistic peony painting is so much fun to create! Join us for a vibrant and hands-on class led by Shelly Matthews of Art on the Roof. Shelly will guide you step-by-step through her unique layering technique using acrylic paints on paper. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, you'll enjoy exploring color, texture, and brushwork as you build up your own expressive floral masterpiece. By the end of the session, you'll have a beautiful 9x12" painting of blooming peonies to take home—perfect for framing or gifting. All materials are provided, so just bring your creativity and get ready for a fun, inspiring experience!

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 8 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.

Join us, along with members of the Forest Service, Kootenai County Office of Emergency Management and Northern Lakes Fire District on Saturday, May 17th from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM at the Nursery, as they take your questions on how to prepare for the upcoming fire season.

For more information, please watch the video below!

It’s time to proudly display those hanging porch baskets folks! In this class, New Leaf plant specialist, Jen will supply each student with a metal hanging basket, designed for outdoor use, lined with a coir liner, soil and 5 plants to place in the basket. Additional basket styles are available for purchase at the nursery, and if additional plants are desired, they can be purchased at the nursery during the class. Every student is responsible to provide their own garden gloves. A potting station area will be provided at the nursery.

The class will be held in Green house 2. (Image is shown to illustrate what the basket will look like fully grown; provided basket may vary slightly).

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 8 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.

Tomato season is near! We expect to have many many varieties of tomatoes for you to choose from in the nursery again this season including heirlooms, along with all your favorites. Jen will share her knowledge of the art of growing and supporting tomatoes in the Inland Northwest, along with the proper care, and maintenance of the plants in order to provide you with a full growing season of luscious fruit!

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 8 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.

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Let your creativity bloom! In this FREE hands-on event, kids will create a beautiful bouquet using their own handprints as the petals. Perfect for gifts or keepsakes for your Mom this Mother’s Day, this project combines painting, crafting, and fun! We’ll provide all the supplies and guide your little ones through every step of the process. This free event is a wonderful way for your kids to capture a memory while encouraging artistic expression.

We will be hosting four, 30 minute sessions for this event, with a maximum of 20 kids per session starting at 11:00 AM, with the last session ending at 1:00 PM. Please sign up below for which session you’d like to attend, including the number of people who are attending.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 8 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.

Arbor Day originated in 1872 when J. Sterling Morton proposed a day to plant trees. The holiday is now celebrated in many countries around the world. NIC has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation, and will be distributing seedlings of Water Birch and Western White Pine. New Leaf Nursery will be there supporting the foundation. Come on down and say hi, and pick up your seedlings.

In this class, New Leaf plant specialist Jen, will show you all you need to know to grow herbs and vegetables in containers.  Perfect for our clients with small yards - or no yards - or who have difficult soil.  Growing in containers can be difficult in North Idaho, but Jen will show you all you need to know; including which plants will and won’t work in containers and how to care for your containers through the winter.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 8 people.

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Learn the art of beading beautiful ‘jewelry’ for your walls and patios! Linda Hagen Miller with Northwest Spindrift is a local artist and creator of driftwood art. Over the past five years, Linda has created pieces for local craft fairs, galleries, garden shops, and as well as her Etsy store.

All materials are included in the cost of the class (approximate size of either piece is 7-8” wide x 7-8” long). Photos are examples of styling and size of finished art. Some changes in bead style and wood branch may occur due to availability.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 8 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.

Bring the kids to the annual easter Egg Hunt & SPRING FESTIVAL at New Leaf Nursery!

Delight in a day filled with fun, laughter, and the spirit of renewal as we kick off the season with an array of festive activities for the whole family. From blooming flower displays and charming garden art, to photos with the Easter Bunny and the thrill of our Easter Egg Hunt, where little ones can embark on an adventure to find colorful treasures nestled within the greenery!

Discover one of a kind, hand crafted items from local artisans, and indulge in delectable treats and delicious eats from local food vendors—from irresistible waffles and delicate crepes to comforting cinnamon rolls, and that perfectly brewed cup of coffee, there will be an array of breakfast options. The Beer Garden is back by popular demand—Uncorked with Friends will be serving mimosas in the morning to kick start your day.

But that’s not all! We will have children's crafts and bounce houses, $5 face painting and animals from Long Mountain Meadows—stop by their photo booth to take pictures with Highland cows and visit with pigs, bunnies and chickens! The nursery will be fully stocked with a fresh variety of spring plants and gorgeous spring and early summer home and garden decorations—offerings to keep the entire family entertained!

Mark your calendars! We can't wait to see you at our Spring Festival and Easter Egg Hunt. Prepare yourselves for a day of pure delight, and start the new season in the most joyful way possible here at New Leaf Nursery!

**Please note that the nursery will be OPEN on Sunday, April 20th for it’s normal hours, 10AM-4PM.

EASTER EGG HUNT DETAILS

Our annual Easter Egg Hunt is intended for kids 3-12 years old. A special area for little kids 5 years and under will be designated, along with an area for 6-12 years old. We will have eight Easter egg hunt times, all held every 45 minutes, and there will be a time limit; a maximum of 10 eggs is allowed per child. At the end of the egg hunt, kids will be able to turn in their eggs and receive a bag of treats! We will allow 100 kids at a time per egg hunt. If there’s a specific hunt time you want, we encourage you to arrive early. There is no guarantee that you will get that time, but the hunts are scheduled 45 minutes apart. We will have lots of fun and activities to keep the whole family entertained!

You will need to bring your own basket. Parents are encouraged to spend time with their kids during the hunting!

EGG HUNT TIMES

PLEASE NOTE: A MAXIMUM OF 100 KIDS PER EGG HUNT SESSION ARE ALLOWED. YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR WHICH SESSION YOU’D LIKE TO ATTEND IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EGG HUNT. PLEASE INCLUDE THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN ATTENING PER SIGN UP PLEASE.

You started them…Now what?  It’s time to plant those veggie starts, but how?

You asked, and we answered.  In this class, Ashley will demonstrate how to take your veggie starts to the next level!  A discussion about soil, fertilization, planting and protection after planting will be held, and you will leave with a better understanding of what comes next for your seed starts!

If you attended any of our seed starting classes, you will receive a 10% off coupon towards a purchase of a single item at the nursery, either that night, or another visit.

New Leaf plant specialist, Jen will share with you the secrets of the universe when it comes to what plants are least appealing to deer, voles, ground squirrels and other rascals that like to munch our plants in North Idaho!  

Jen is so well versed in plants, their care and growing, and she will share with class participants the various tricks to repel the unwanted visitors, and what plants are least likely to be their favorites. Participants will receive a 10% discount coupon off a bottle of Deer be Gone. 

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 8 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.

What a wonderful opportunity to be introduced to watercolor painting and drawing tulips.  The class is geared for the beginning artist.  Shelly from Art on the Roof will show you how to draw tulips and then watercolor a variety of them into a collage onto a 9x12" background. These are stunning regardless of your ability. All supplies included. You don't want to miss it!

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 8 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved. 

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In this class, your kids can explore how to create a whimsical miniature garden filled with charm and creativity. You’ll learn the basics of planting, design tips for tiny landscapes, and how to use natural and decorative elements to craft a unique fairy haven. Whether you’re here for the fun, the fantasy, or the love of gardening, this class will spark your children’s imagination and leave you with a delightful masterpiece to take home. One kid per parent sign up please.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 8 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.

In this class, New Leaf plant specialist, Jen will share tips and tricks for growing edible landscaping.  You will learn the types of plants that are edible - as well as attractive - and how to care for them so they perform their best. You will also learn the best ways to get the highest yield from your edibles, ensuring you have enough berries, herbs, rhubarb and unusual fruits and nuts throughout the year.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for New Leaf Nursery to create successful events for everyone involved, class attendance for every class must be at a minimum of 8 people. Each class is subject to cancellation if less than the minimum class registration requirement is not achieved.