Rooted is the workshop and experience arm of Country Gardens, created to bring our community together through hands-on learning, creativity, and a shared commitment to land stewardship.


From Christmas tree and forestry-inspired experiences to seasonal crafts and gardening workshops, Rooted invites us to slow down, work with our hands, and deepen our connection to the land.


Through thoughtful practices and intentional gathering, we celebrate caring for forests, gardens, and the natural rhythms that sustain them—and us.

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Cartoon character Bruce the Spruce promoting gardening education

Meet Bruce the Spruce

Bruce the Spruce began as a tiny seedling, rooted in the same soil and care that shape everything we do at Country Gardens. Through our year-round education programs, we follow Bruce’s journey as he grows—learning about forestry, stewardship, and the patience it takes to nurture a tree from its earliest days.


Along the way, Bruce helps us teach how trees are planted, tended, and thoughtfully grown, connecting families to the life cycle of a Christmas tree. With time, care, and a little magic, Bruce hopes to one day fulfill his dream—becoming a Christmas tree in a family’s home, or living on in a yard where he can be planted and enjoyed for years to come.

Coming Soon

Farm Culinary Classs

Farm Stewardship

Farm Crafts

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