Learn the basics of beekeeping by learning the common tasks that define the rhythm of the beekeeper’s year.  Assistance in ordering equipment and bees,  a workshop to assemble your hive […]

Enhance your understanding and appreciation of the Garden with one of these specialized walks featuring seasonal aspects of the collection, offered monthly except January, July, and August.  Come dressed for […]

Learn the basics of gardening the earth-friendly way!  Garden horticulturist Heather Veneziano discusses how to 'go green' with your garden, including soil amendments, plant maintenance and pest control.  Heather focuses […]

Pick up tips on how to prune shrubs and small trees for good spring growth.  Instructor Joel Koci of Arborcare, Inc., describes the basics of pruning, discusses appropriate pruning times […]

Mentors and students work on certificate projects together in an informal setting.  Open to BI certificate candidates only.  

Everything starts with the soil! Find out  how to build your soil for spring gardening.  Learn the characteristics of basic soil types, and how to analyze your own soils, including […]

Join the Rose Garden Horticulturist, Laurie McMinn, for this introduction to basic rose garden pruning.  Learn best practices for pruning, and spend time in the Rose Garden for a hands-on […]

Students already familiar with Crewel embroidery design and stitch an illuminated letter using botanical elements (flowers, leaves, berries) for borders and background in the medieval style.  The project can be […]

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 […]