Take your taste buds on a trip to Barcelona or Madrid at an end of summer evening tapas party. Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala demonstrates how home chefs can incorporate seasonal ingredients and delicious Spanish flavors into mini dishes. She covers classic, tasty tapas recipes that can be easily mastered for your next party or […]

Explore the classic floral design styles of formal Victorian and loose, open, airy English Garden. David Pippin explains the characteristics of these flower-full styles, and leads you through the creation of your own expression of them. September 20: Victorian; September 27: English Garden. Bring your own container to each class. Some floral design experience required. […]

They bring us one out of three bites of food but they are in decline. Discover the many ways we care for our precious pollinators and what you can do to help. Your Garden Guide takes you through the places and happenings dedicated to improving their future, including active research gardens experimenting with color, species […]

Those contemplating beekeeping can join Jesse the Beekeeper with East Coast Honey to find out what it takes. Jesse surveys the importance of honey bee pollination to our food supply, how consumers can take personal action to protect honey bees, and explains to aspiring beekeepers various aspects of beekeeping as a hobby and a business. […]

The basics of color theory are explored including the color wheel and how color temperature, hues, tints and shades affect the decisions an artist can make. Supplies as required for the Introduction to Watercolor class are needed.

Take your dishes to the next level by learning the core building blocks of flavorful sauces with Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala. Anne shows you how to prepare seasonally inspired dishes incorporating fall’s amazing produce and flavor-boosting, fool-proof sauces. The hour and a half demonstration is followed by a delectable lunch featuring some of the […]

Treat yourself to the glories of fall in the Garden with an introduction to nature journaling. Learn to capture the glory of the season through the use of words, line and color. Take home inspiration, new skills and art supplies to enjoy on all of your journeys. All experience levels welcome. Lunch is on your […]

A crash-course on how to prune shrubs and small trees for strong structure and optimal health. Instructor Janine Lester, a Board Certified Master Arborist, Municipal Specialist, and Qualified Tree Risk Assessor, will show you the basic “rules” of structural pruning, appropriate pruning seasons for various trees and shrubs, and demonstrate pruning techniques. Bring questions about […]

New best-selling books have brought revelations about how trees live their lives. Visit some of the Garden’s most prominent trees and hear discoveries about their subtle communication skills through the “wood wide web”. Tour includes many parts of the garden; expect some uneven terrain.

Join Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala on culinary this trip to France as she demonstrates how to translate the mouthwatering delights of French cuisine for the home chef. Learn to delight your friends and family using French techniques to create delicious favorites with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Demonstration is followed by a small-plates dinner featuring some […]