24 Ideas for Throwing a Spring Gardening Party
When you have a green thumb, spring weather is your cue to go out there and get your hands in the dirt. Whether you’re itching to add life to your high-rise balcony or revive your vegetable patch, it’s time to throw a party that will bring your spring garden to life. Scroll on for ideas for the ultimate gardening party and get ready to plant it, plant it real good.
1. Garden Party Chalkboard Sign: Welcome your best girls with a chalkboard that sets the tone for the day. You can also use the space to share the signature drink, menu, and party activities. (via The Celebration Society)
2. DIY Seed Packets: Send your gal pals home with seeds to start their own garden. These stunning watercolor packets not only bring style to gardening, but will keep the seeds safe until your pals are ready to put their green thumbs to the test. (via Lindsey Crafter)
3. Winesicles With Edible Flowers: Wine *and* popsicles? Don’t mind if we do! Make one for everyone in your squad so they’ll have something to refresh their palettes after a long day of DIYs and gardening. (via Kendall-Jackson)
4. DIY Clay Garden Markers: Add a handmade touch to your get-together with these beautiful clay markers. If you’re feeling fancy, tie the markers around a cloth napkin with a seed packet to add a little personality to your table setting. (via Julep)
5. DIY Daisy Sun Hat: A sun hat is a must to protect against harmful UV rays while you’re outdoors. Ask your guests to bring a neutral colored one to design before you hit the garden. (via Brit + Co)
6. Rhubarb Basil Cocktail: Bring the taste of the garden to the party with this blushing pink drink. If you’re not growing basil in your own indoor garden, pick up fresh herbs from your local farmers’ market for this tart yet refreshing cocktail. (via Kitchn)
7. Printable Garden Party Straws: Looking for an innovative way to add a little glam to your favorite spring cocktail? Craft a few adorable floral straws to dress up your dranks and you’ll soon be sipping in style. (via Evermine Occasions)
8. Tropical Fruit Pizza: Skip the marinara and cheese and opt for this delightfully healthy tropical fruit pizza instead. Top your pie with seasonal options and edible flowers to make this ‘grammable take on the traditional pizza really pop! (via Wife Mama Foodie)
9. DIY Alice in Wonderland Croquet Set: Bring on the whimsy with this Alice in Wonderland-inspired croquet set. (via The Home Depot)
10. DIY Flower Crown: Who needs Snapchat anyways? Make this chic party accessory beforehand and gift them to your girls when they arrive. They’ll be posting #nofilter photos all night. (via Roots Canada)
11. Flower Garden Inspired Cupcakes: Pick up faux flowers from your local craft store, whip up your signature chocolate icing, and add toffee bits for texture to recreate these floral cakes. (via Kara’s Party Ideas)
12. Printable Spring Veggie Garden 101: If your gal pals don’t have a knack for gardening, help them succeed with this printable that lets them stay on top of their #plantlady game. This graphic can also double as a themed accessory for your kitchen — the possibilities are endless! (via Brit + Co)
13. Upcycled Silverware Caddy: When it comes time for food, a handy caddy with cutlery will save you the hassle of trying to pre-bundle everything in a napkin. It’s OK to make things easy every now and then. (via Lily Ardor)
14. DIY Rose Lollipops: Offer your guests the best of last year’s garden, or the early spring buds, with these unique suckers. Points for pretty packaging and bows! (via Club Crafted)
15. DIY Hanging Flower Chandelier: Short of a maypole, it doesn’t get more spring than a floral chandelier. Amaze your guests and create the most Instagramable decor with this project. (via We Are Scout)
16. DIY Color Block Feeders: You can’t have a garden party without the birds! Jazz up some plain feeders in time for bird-watching season, and you’ll have your neighbors thinking you’re Snow White. (via Handmade Charlotte)
17. DIY Sugar Flowers Cake: No words needed for this sugar masterpiece. Will you even want to cut into it to serve it? Probably not. But you should, because something this beautiful deserves a taste test. (via Sugar & Cloth)
18. Lemonade Buttercream Bouquet: This sunny bouquet of pink-lemonade-frosted cupcakes is totally doable at the last minute. (via A Million Moments)
19. DIY Boot Tray: Having a party in the garden with your squad means that muddy footprints are inevitable — or are they? Make an easy-to-use boot tray and give them a hint. (via Farm Fresh Therapy)
20. DIY Modern Mason Bee House: Save the bees! With this DIY house, you’ll give them a safe place to be. (And you’ll also help keep the carpenter bees out of your home’s woodwork. Double win.) (via A Beautiful Mess)
21. DIY Duct Tape Garden Hose: Getting your pals in on the gardening action means that the hose is coming out of storage. Give it a modern update and plug any holes from last year with this ingenious makeover. (via Design Improvised)
22. DIY Edible Flower Planters: We all know that one kid who ate the flowers instead of looking at them. Joke’s on us though because edible blooms are a thing and you should totally embrace the trend with dedicated planters. (via Sugar & Charm)
23. DIY Flower Wall: With a few bouquets on clearance, and some funky washi tape, you can put together a one-of-a-kind statement wall. (This stunner is also great for a bridal shower, a baby shower, or any other festive occasion.) (via Inspired By This)
24. DIY Succulent Garden: It’s time to get everyone’s hands dirty with a mini garden project. They can assemble their own bowls of goodness using any Hens and Chicks you’ve got, as well as a crystal or two. (via The Blondie Locks)
Looking for even more ways to make your garden grow? Follow us on Pinterest for more ideas and tips!
(Additional reporting by Ariel Garneau)
