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 […]
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Mindfulness is the ability to have a non-judgmental awareness of events as they unfold in the moment. It is a fundamental and ancient component of may Eastern and Western spiritual traditions. In recent years, there has been substantial research on its use in the treatment of medical conditions and mental disorders, as well as its […]
Find Out MoreMore and more, designers are looking to locally grown floral materials to provide seasonal interest and variety not available from other sources. Designer David Pippin creates arrangements from materials found locally, and, as a plus, shows you techniques to stabilize your arrangements without the use of floral foam or other petroleum-based products. Enjoy a light […]
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Experience how honey bees gather nectar and pollen from the Garden’s flowers. We see beauty; they see lunch! Your Garden Guide will introduce you to some of the most popular “honeybee plants” and end your tour where the bees do at the Apiary (bee hives) installed in 2016. Gain a whole new understanding of pollination […]
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Create your own miniature container garden in this workshop. Following a demonstration of plants and materials for miniature gardens, create your own 'little fairy landscape'. Bring your own container (suggestions for materials and sizes are sent). Potting and plant materials are provided, along with some whimsical accessories to start you off. This class is cancelled.
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Pick up tips on how to prune shrubs and small ornamental trees in the fall. Instructor Joel Koci describes the basics of pruning, discusses appropriate pruning times for various trees and shrubs, and demonstrates techniques. Bring questions about personal pruning problems.
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Learn tips and tricks for mastering the art of making delicious soups and stews with Meriwether-Godsey’s Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala. Chef Anne will showcase three soups: one vegetarian, one cream-based and one hearty stew. Anne explains the basic method for soup-making so that you can “clean out your fridge” by making fantastic soups using […]
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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.
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Much of the mystery and intrigue surrounding mushrooms comes from the tiny kingdom on the forest floor that they inhabit. Join Margaret Saylor for a two-day painting fungi workshop to examine different types of fungi and mushrooms, then sketch, compose, and build a unique and accurate painting. Include secondary elements such as spiky grasses, brittle […]
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The whimsical fairy houses that accompany the Garden’s train displays during GardenFest are crafted by volunteers, horticulturists, and other Garden staff. Learn what goes into these unique creations and make one of your own to take home, under the guidance of horticulturists Shannon Smith and Laurel Matthew. Adults and adult/child groups (children 5 years old […]
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