David Pippin demonstrates floral design techniques to create arrangements that use recyclable or reusable mechanics to retain their shape, then guides you to make your own design to take home. Go green and have fun, too!

The Children’s Garden educates visitors of all ages in a variety of ways. Learn how the Children’s Garden continues to evolve. The tour includes a tour of facilities and plants; a discussion of programs, outreach and influence; and how its scope fits into the Garden’s mission to connect people and plants to improve communities. Tour […]

Greek cuisine is known for fresh, simple, delicious flavor combinations perfectly suited for summer meals. Journey to the Mediterranean with Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala as she demonstrates how home chefs can easily create Greek favorites incorporating the best of local summer produce.  Demonstration is followed by a delicious dinner featuring some of the recipes demonstrated […]

Enthusiastic and knowledgeable Garden Guides lead tours of the Garden's collections of these favorite summer shrubs.   Tours are timed throughout peak successive bloom time, so take more than one!

Add a new dimension to your floral design toolbox by learning how to use floral materials to mimic a landscape in miniature. The elements and principles of design are discussed, as well as how to choose appropriate materials and floral techniques to use in executing the design. Compare your creations with fellow students! Instructor: Mimi […]

Learn yoga’s calming rhythms of breathing, movement, and posture in a tranquil Garden setting.  Small class sizes enable instructor Jacqueline Gooding to offer individual pointers and address multiple levels of experience.  Please bring a blanket, yoga mat, water and appropriate layered clothing for the season.  Classes take place in the Garden or inside Garden buildings, […]

Learn yoga’s calming rhythms of breathing, movement, and posture during this evening offering in a tranquil Garden setting.  Small class sizes enable instructor Jacqueline Gooding to offer individual pointers and address multiple levels of experience.  Please bring a blanket, yoga mat, water and appropriate layered clothing for the season.  Classes take place in the Garden […]

Enthusiastic and knowledgeable Garden Guides lead tours of the Garden's collections of these favorite summer shrubs.   Tours are timed throughout peak successive bloom time, so take more than one!

David Pippin shows you how to play with your food. He demonstrates creative ways to incorporate vegetables into summery floral designs for added color and a touch of whimsy; then you get to play, too.

Summer brings millions of brilliant blooms to the Garden including traditional annuals and exotic tropical specimens. Analyze the beautiful designs created by our horticulturists and become inspired to create your own version in containers, pot groupings or small beds. Look at the impact of vivid tropical foliage and how it provides longer-term color. Learn which […]