Discover simple techniques to observe fireflies in nature and develop a nature journaling practice with Stephey Baker, local artist and avid urban gardener. Nature journaling helps you slow down, let go of the never-ending tasks on your to-do list, focus on the natural beauty of the world, and find a peaceful place within (even for […]
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Learn how to make your own natural, plant-based sugar scrubs and bath salts with Mary Murphy and Courtney Owens, a mother-daughter team from Wandering Cow Farm. Explore combinations of ingredients and learn why they are beneficial to your skin. Use essential and base oils, herbs, plants and minerals to create your own jar of sugar […]
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The world of succulent plants includes far more than cacti. Botanist John Hayden will introduce students to the morphological categories of succulent plants, i.e., stem succulents, leaf succulents, and caduciforms. Prominent families of plants that include succulents will be surveyed: Cactus family, Euphorbia/Spurge family, Crassula family, Dogbane/Milkweed family, Yucca family, and Agave family. Students will […]
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Shine a light on shade in this tour of Flagler Garden! As part of the Garden's 40th Anniversary Flourish celebration, Flagler Garden will have a stunning horticultural display that includes three-acres of shade plants. Under a leafy canopy, you'll learn to define classes of shade in the perennial garden and about the importance of trees […]
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The Victorian era had a profound impact on landscape architecture and the design of gardens. During this period, there was a significant shift in gardening styles and philosophies, driven by changes in society, technology, and cultural preferences. Come tour the Victorian-inspired horticultural display in Grace Arents Garden as part of our 40th Anniversary Flourish celebration! […]
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A drawing done purely in graphite can, by its very nature, provide a spectacular result in botanical art and illustration. In addition, mastering the graphite technique yields us the tools for a detailed investigation of the subject by doing previous studies, so we can grasp the essentials of light and shade before working with other […]
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Join the Garden’s Artist in Residence, Kyle Epps, in finding serenity and creative inspiration amidst nature's palette. Through guided meditation, you’ll harmonize with the Garden's tranquil energy, immersing yourself in the beauty of your surroundings. As you breathe in the fragrant blooms and listen to the rustling leaves, connect deeply with the earth and with […]
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Pop quiz time! 1. What is cacao and where does it come from? 2. When did this plant become so prominent in our diets? 3. How does it grow and what are cacao’s growing needs? 4. Bonus question: Why don’t chocolate bars grow on trees? If you’re curious about the answers to these questions and […]
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The Victorian era had a profound impact on landscape architecture and the design of gardens. During this period, there was a significant shift in gardening styles and philosophies, driven by changes in society, technology, and cultural preferences. Come tour the Victorian-inspired horticultural display in Grace Arents Garden as part of our 40th Anniversary Flourish celebration! […]
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With Stephey and Claudette Baker as your artistic guides, discover ways to let your creativity run wild in your sketchbook. Learn how to design and organize your pages using layouts, hand-lettering, math, and diagrams. As a group, we will discuss what precautions to take while working outdoors (and indoors, too). Using simple strategies like words, […]
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