Events, Classes & Workshops

We want to help you succeed at creating beautiful and edible landscapes.

Learn about fruit tree care, organic gardening, greenhouse setup, herbal harvesting and more.

Check this page often or find our upcoming classes and events on Facebook and Instagram.

Events are held on location at Bob Wells Nursery at Sorelle Farms, 975 County Road 2220, Mineola TX, 75773.

Most events are $10 per person/$15 per couple, collected at the door. Please RSVP on our Facebook page or send us an email: [email protected]

Special workshops with materials fees will have limited availability. You can secure your seat by purchasing tickets in advance at the links provided in the class description.

If you would like to become a vendor at the next Sorelle Farms community festival, visit our vendor page here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Square Foot Gardening

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025, 11 AM

If you’ve always wanted to try growing vegetables but didn’t know how to start, then Square Foot Gardening is for you! Tim Wardell will be presenting this workshop. He is a Texas Certified Nursery Professional and Certified Square Foot Gardening Instructor. Join us learn about one of the easiest methods of vegetable gardening ever invented! Compared to a conventional row garden, a Square Foot Garden can grow…
100% of the harvest for only…
50% of the cost in only…
20% of the space using only…
10% of the water with…
5% of the seeds and…
2% of the work and…
0% of the weeds (almost)

Easy-To-Grow Fruit Trees

SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2025, 11 AM

Want to grow your own fruit but not have all the high-maintenance trees? Ed and Rachel will walk you through some of the easier-to-grow fruit trees and even throw in a few plants that are not trees. They will give a little history of the plants, explain why the plants are easier and worth growing and discuss how to care for them.

Companion Planting Workshop

SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025, 11 AM

Do carrots love tomatoes or do they prefer basil? Do squash, beans, and corn do better when planted together? And why won’t anything grow under my black walnut tree? If you’ve ever pondered these questions, join us for this clinic on the art and science of companion planting. We’ll discuss plants that play well with each other and which ones don’t, and how you can use plants to attract or repel different insects.

Market Night

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025, 5 PM – 8 PM

Join us for our the 2025 season opening night! We will have lots of wonderful farmers, artisan bakers and producers set up with the best in local food. Lemon Yellow will be here with Latin food for dinner and live music to enjoy!

Growing Texas A&M Peach and Nectarine Varieties

SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025, 11 AM

Dr. David Byrne will teach about the A&M varieties of peaches that have been bred specifically for Texas growing. The peach and nectarine breeding program was established in 1935 and has developed over 40 peaches and nectarines that perform well across Texas. Come learn all about these varieties and how to grow your own peaches!

Great Texas Natives Free Clinic

SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025, 11 AM

Join us for this free clinic and learn about the best natives for east Texas! Texas is home to some great plants but it’s also large and diverse. In fact, it has ten distinct ecoregions, each with its own unique soil, climate, and topography. Plants that thrive in the high plains of Lubbock, the Trans-Pecos mountains of El Paso, or the gulf prairies of Corpus Christi may not survive in our East Texas landscapes. To learn which ones will, join us for a look at some of the best Texas Natives for East Texas.