Use foliage, branches and berries from the florist and/or garden to create interesting and unusual arrangements for your home.  Instructor David Pippin includes tips on how to add to it to make it pretty! Bring a container, Floral materials provided.

Brighten up gray winter days with tropical flowers and greens. Instructor Al Brockwell shows you how to create stunning designs with these exotic materials. Students bring sharp floral snips; all floral materials provided. Note: originally published with Mimi Cassick as the instructor.

Avoid the chilly weather and take a tropical mini-vacation inside the Conservatory. Look carefully at major groups of plants that reside there – ferns, orchids, palms and unusual blooming tropical plants. Learn their origin, growth patterns and adaptations, including the multiple ways they attract pollinators. Acquire tips for growing tropical plants and making them part […]

Take your taste buds on a mid-winter trip to the Mediterranean and explore the varied culinary delights of the surrounding countries. Learn how home chefs can incorporate delicious and fresh Mediterranean flavors into their repertoire with Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala. Demonstration is followed by a delicious dinner featuring some of the evening’s recipes along […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Avoid the chilly weather and take a tropical mini-vacation inside the Conservatory. Look carefully at major groups of plants that reside there – ferns, orchids, palms and unusual blooming tropical plants. Learn their origin, growth patterns and adaptations, including the multiple ways they attract pollinators. Acquire tips for growing tropical plants and making them part […]

Explore the plants and animals in your schoolyard through multidisciplinary activities, experiments, art, and literature connections. 2.5 hours professional development points. Includes light fare.