Not all insects in your garden are the same.  Horticulturist Chelsea Mahaffey discusses some of the ‘bad’ bugs you might encounter, and how to identify them.  Then, discuss ‘good’ bugs and how they help your plants.  Learn about  beneficial insectaries and how to implement one in your home garden.  Identification of insects will be by […]

The Five Elements Form of T’ai Chi is filled with simple and gentle movements easily mastered in a short period of time. Students study the physical movements and philosophy of T’ai Chi as well as breathwork and meditation. Benefits include increased circulation, balance, and posture. Many find an increase in strength and flexibility and a […]

Make a collection of interesting plant images by using the plants themselves. The flower, leaf or fruit itself is painted and applied to paper or fabric to make a print.  This is similar to the Japanese technique of Gyotaku, or fish rubbing.  No two prints are the same!  Take the prints you make in class […]

Make a summer home for the fairies in your garden using materials that are durable outside in sheltered areas.  Under the guidance of horticulturist Shannon Smith and experienced staff and volunteers, adults and their accompanying children (children 5 years old and up; no more than two children per accompanying adult) create one house together.  Come […]

Mentors and students work on certificate projects together in an informal setting in this Sunday Studio.  Open to BI certificate candidates only. Attendee $25

Chef Anne Maury Haapala, creative guide and planner for the Garden Café and Lora M. Robins Tea House offers tips to create an easy, delicious dinner with summer’s produce; please see menu below. Lunch included in class fee! Registration is closed for this class.