Online class conducted via Zoom Join foodie, world traveler and herbal expert Mark Ragland in this online class as he discusses how to make and maintain a successful herb garden. Avoid extra trips to the grocery store for those often used culinary herbs by growing your own. Mark offers tips for starting your garden including […]

Online class conducted via Zoom The soil under your feet is full of life! In this class, learn the importance of soil pH in successful growing and the many factors that affect it within soil chemistry, including plant nutrition, and the nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium cycles. Learn how to read fertilizer labels to truly tailor […]

Online class conducted via Zoom No space for a traditional vegetable garden? Is your only open space a balcony, deck, or patio? Horticulturist Heather Veneziano shows you how to plan an abundant fall vegetable garden with containers, including best plant selections, techniques for growing up, not out, and more.

Online class conducted via Zoom David Pippin shows you how to celebrate the heat by bringing summer’s bright colors and bold foliage inside, then adding some contemporary elements to make a sizzling summer arrangement. A list of suggested materials is provided so you can choose to work along with David or create a design at […]

This is an online class via Zoom. During the past few months, kitchen gardens have become all the rage as interest in self-sufficiency and growing your own food has increased. In this online class, Mark Ragland helps you maintain your kitchen garden through harvest time, planting for fall cool weather crops and cleaning your garden […]

This is an online class via Zoom. Join Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala in this virtual culinary class showcasing the garden’s delicious fruits and vegetables.  Learn Anne’s tips and tricks as she demonstrates how to utilize end of summer produce in gorgeous salads along with how to create some quick and easy homemade dressings. Recipes […]

Learn how to support honey bees and other important pollinators in your own yard through companion planting and pesticide-free practices. Elise Benhase looks at plants providing support to pollinators in late summer and early fall and provides examples to plant now. This is an online class conducted via Zoom.

Originally cultivated by the ancient Aztec Indians, peppers now grow all over the globe and are a main ingredient in many cuisines. They come in hundreds of varieties, different sizes, shapes, colors and heat levels. This online class explores their fascinating past, many uses and the source of all the heat. Even more intriguing are […]

Experience the Central Garden like never before! Join Garden Guide Julia Cothron on a virtual tour of the Central Garden as she explores major types of tropical plants used in the Garden’s landscaping designs and provides tips for growing and overwintering them. Veteran Guides Lorrie Lincoln, Helen Blencowe and Sherry Giese will share their expertise […]