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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Q: What ages is this class suitable for?
A: Adults & 15+ years. An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.
Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: No cancellations or reschedules allowed
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 1.5 hours, $205 per guest
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Master indoor gardening in New York City and make your plants thrive effortlessly!
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1.5 hours
Ridgewood
5 to 10 guests
$205
What you'll do
Step into the leafy world of thriving New York City gardens and finally discover the secrets to keeping your indoor plants happy, healthy, and alive! In this hands-on planting class, you’ll learn how to read your home like a garden map, understanding how light, humidity, airflow, and temperature shape your plants’ growth.Guided by a professional garden designer, you’ll uncover the little tweaks that make a huge difference -- whether you’re managing a sun-drenched apartment, a cozy studio with tricky corners, or a mix of spaces that challenge even the most experienced plant lovers. This session is packed with practical tips on how to keep plants alive, from measuring light accurately (most of us get it wrong!) to diagnosing stress before it shows and matching plants to your environment instead of forcing them to adapt. You’ll walk away with clear systems, repeatable strategies, and confidence in your indoor gardening skills, making this one of the most fun, meaningful things to do in New York City. Whether you’re searching for unique date ideas, a creative afternoon, or simply a way to nurture your green friends, this class will give you the tools and know-how to turn your home into a flourishing indoor garden, one happy plant at a time.Perfect for:
- Serious plant lovers who want better results
- People with mixed or challenging indoor environments
- Anyone tired of guessing why plants struggle
- How to measure indoor light accurately (and why most people misjudge it)
- How humidity and airflow affect plant health
- How to match plants to environments -- not environments to plants
- How to diagnose stress before visible decline appears
- How to build a stable, repeatable indoor plant system
What you'll get
- Practical skills for measuring light, humidity, and airflow!
- Strategies for matching plants to your home environment
- Confidence and systems for keeping plants healthy
- Knowledge to diagnose plant stress early
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
- Gardening gloves
- Close-toed shoes
- Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and any other indoor gardening tools you enjoy using!
- A smile
Suitable for
This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.
Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 15 years old).
An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.
Location
20-11 Grove St, Ridgewood, NY
This venue is within walking distance of Forest Av and Seneca Av stations
Your teacher
Mike trained as an Estate Gardener and Stylist at Cornell Farm in Portland, Oregon. He started independently designing and building gardens shortly after. Mike moved home to New York in 2023, expanding a repertoire of styles that include edible, ornamental and indoor gardens.Homebase: Ridgewood, QueensHometown: Bellport, Long IslandWe design ecologically crafted gardens that grow in meaning over time—not decorative objects, but evolving relationships between people, plants, and place.Approach
- Soil-First Design - we begin with soil health, the foundation for thriving, resilient gardens
- Time-Based Planning - gardens designed for decades, not just installation day
- Ecological Performance - your garden improves soil, manages water effectively, supports biodiversity, and creates microclimates
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