In this hands-on workshop, you'll make your very own mixed planter using cacti and succulents, and you'll also learn how to care for them so they flourish even as we head into the cold months. This workshop is led by the Conservatory Horticulturist, Jayton Howard, who is responsible for caring for the Garden's beautiful collection […]

This art workshop is connected to the mandala exhibition by Alfonso Perez Acosta at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, which reflects on alternative healing practices through a series of mandala paintings. This workshop is the second of third offered by Alfonso, each focusing on two of the six healing practices captured in his mandala paintings. In […]

Join Assistant Horticulturist and Sri Lankan native Menaka Dewasinghe for an introduction to tropical spices. Learn how spices like cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, turmeric, curry leaf, tamarind, bay leaves and more are used for preservation, seasoning and daily cooking with focus on the traditions Meneka learned while growing up in Sri Lanka. […]

Cool Season Reblooming Bearded Irises are one of our best-kept secrets at the Garden (don't tell anyone!). Many in the gardening community remain unaware that bearded irises can flower multiple times in the same growing season if they receive the proper care. This class will focus on site selection, planting tips, maintenance, diseases and insect […]

This art workshop is connected to the mandala exhibition by Alfonso Perez Acosta at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, which reflects on alternative healing practices through a series of mandala paintings. This workshop is the first of third offered by Alfonso, each focusing on two of the six healing practices captured in his mandala paintings. In […]

This class will empower gardeners of any level to create beautifully curated containers for their outdoor spaces. You'll learn how to choose a container and select plants that fit the needs of exposure, watering requirements and other considerations. You'll also receive information on how to use a planting template, gain ideas for artfully choosing plant […]