Explore the amazing world of plants that consume insects and the diverse contrivances by which they catch their prey: snap traps, pitfall traps, sticky traps, and hair-triggered suction traps.  A selection of small insectivorous plants will be provided.  Media, either graphite or watercolor, student’s choice.  Prerequisite: one previous course in the medium selected. Prerequisite: one […]

This course provides an introduction to sexual and asexual plant propagation. The student will learn the skills and techniques to successfully propagate plants from seeds, cloning, grafting and air layering. The course will involve a short lecture followed by a hands-on lesson in multiple greenhouse propagation techniques located in our Massey Greenhouse on-site. Start your […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]