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NATIVE MOTHS AND BUTTERFLIES
TALK AND TOUR

What are some of our native moths and butterflies? What do their caterpillars look like? What do they need for survival? Come talk and see pictures of some of our native moths and butterflies and learn what their host foods are. Then enjoy a walk around the Garden to see what we can find. This […]

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Botanical Illustration: Farmer's Market Finds
IN COLORED PENCIL ON STONEHENGE KRAFT PAPER

This two-day focus session explores Colored Pencil on Stonehenge Kraft paper - a perfect combo for rendering vibrant fruits and vegetables. Day One will include practice exercises to understand the nuances of colored pencil on Kraft paper. Day Two will be focused on completing an accurate and appealing composition. Fees: Member $102, Non-Member $122 All […]

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Pretty as a Picture:
FRAMED ARRANGEMENTS

This is a great way to show off a fun, dramatic floral design! David Pippin will show ways to use a picture frame, as well as ways to make frames from rivercane or bamboo to show off your creations. Frame and container provided. Fees: Member $73, Non-Member $88 All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration […]

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Fundamentals
OF GRAPHITE SHADING

This course is very elucidative either for beginners or more experienced practitioners of pencil art. It aims to provide all the theoretical and practical tools necessary for beginners to initiate their practice and for intermediate students to improve their skills. We start from a basic understanding of the very mechanics of how graphite works, as […]

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BALMY WEATHER BRINGS THE CONSERVATORY'S TROPICAL PLANTS OUTSIDE
TOUR

Although the Conservatory is closed temporarily, the Garden still has hundreds of plants that have been moved from greenhouses into the Garden. Add some favorite annuals and you have dazzling displays with a tropical vibe of color, blooms and unique pollination strategies. Join Garden Guide Julia Cothron to view "the Conservatory outside" and learn where […]

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AQUATIC PLANT
CARE BASICS

In this class taught by Danny Cox, the Garden’s Vice President of Horticulture, participants will be introduced to different aquatic plants that can be grown in water gardens. We will discuss different types of aquatic plants and how they can be used in water garden design. Danny will share tips on propagation and care. While […]

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Is it an Open Top Terrarium
OR SELF-WATERING POT

We all know that plants help make a home, but keeping up with watering can be a lot. Did you know that the same concepts for making an open top terrarium can apply to making self-watering pots for your indoor plants? In this course we'll have fun making an open top terrarium using plant material […]

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Basic Floral Design
PART 1

Learn how to create the basic shapes and styles of floral designs—the building blocks for true creativity—with floral designer Mimi Cassick. This course will introduce you to techniques and styles commonly used by professionals. Learn preparation techniques, how to create basic shapes and how to prepare flowers for long-lasting arrangements. Through step-by-step instructions, students will […]

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Grasses, Sedges
AND RUSHES

Identification of grasses, sedges and rushes is often perceived as one of the most difficult activities in the realm of botany. This is due to many factors, the most prominent of which are that grasses, sedges, and rushes (i.e., “the graminoids”) are usually small, narrow-leaved plants with unassuming, diminutive flowers – and they all look […]

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Some Like
IT HOT

Turn up the heat with Some Like It Hot, a vibrant floral design class celebrating the bold, eye-catching colors of summer. This course will explore dynamic color pairings, with a focus on complementary hues that create striking, high-impact arrangements. Using the season’s most radiant blooms, students will learn how to balance intensity, contrast, and texture […]

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