A photo or a lingering gaze may not be quite enough to capture the beauty and emotion of a garden. If you have ever wanted to put a paintbrush to paper this is your opportunity. Learn basic watercolor techniques and drawing skills to use in expressing your inspiration. All materials will be supplied and most will go home with you afterwards. With the certainty that every single human being has the ability to create, all are welcome to this beginners’…

Invent an original, textured and painted clay home for your feathered friends! Over the course of three sessions we’ll sketch, explore hand-building techniques, discuss and plan color themes and paint our original bird houses. Your completed structure will be a delightful addition to your yard or home, as it can be a functional or a purely decorative piece. This class has been cancelled.

Designer David Pippin helps you learn how to design and execute exciting and long-lasting arrangements for religious settings that are also appropriate and inexpensive. After demonstrating various formats,David helps you create an arrangement. Designs emphasize using common garden greens and purchased material as accents. Take away an arrangement and a wealth of ideas! Fee includes all floral materials; participants supply containers and sharp floral snips.

Are you a plant lover without a garden, dread winter’s lack of green, and jealous of those perfectly-manicured interiors on Instagram and are wondering where they get those amazing indoor plants?  Join Elise Benhase to discuss different types of houseplants, how to keep them alive, and how to find a place for them in your home.

Enhance your understanding and appreciation of the Garden with this specialized garden walk featuring seasonal aspects of the collection. Walks are offered monthly except January, July, and August.  Come dressed for the weather and walking in the Garden.