This class is now cancelled.   Perennials can provide almost year-round color in an easy-care perennial garden.  This workshop introduces you to hardy perennials, simple starter plans, and the basics of soil preparation.  Instructor Beth Burrell (The Giving Tree) shares her years of experience as a landscape designer—including how to create a garden on a site […]

This class is now cancelled.   Container gardens help you maximize small spaces and they’re easy to maintain! Garden horticulturist Dean Dietrich, responsible for the many spectacular container plantings in the Central Garden, shows you how to plan your container garden, from soil mixes and planting techniques to design tips and succession planting for seasonal color. […]

This class is now cancelled. Instructor Laura Anne Brooks explores Pavé, Mil-fleur, Romantic and Modern European designs through lecture and demonstration. Participants then create a charming design in the French manner of their choice. Students are encouraged to try contemporary styles, but may choose Pavé or Mil-fleur to take home. Sharp floral clippers are required, […]

This event is canceled. 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.

This class is now cancelled.   Celebrate the joys and colors of spring in the Garden by beginning a nature journal. Discover how word, line and color come together to create beautiful pages that capture your unique experience in the out-of-doors. Take home new skills, ideas, and inspiration along with a robust trove of journaling and […]

This class has been cancelled. 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.

This event has been canceled. Join your Garden Guide on a Garden tour that explores the senses! In addition to vision, smell and touch, the senses of taste and sound will be engaged as you experience the Garden through various perspectives. While those with sensory limitations may especially enjoy this tour, all abilities will benefit […]

This event is now canceled. Learn about citizen science (or community science) with your Garden Guide and discover how the Garden is helping the community through observing nature. You will leave the tour inspired to participate in this crowd-sourced scientific project.

This event is now canceled. Learn about citizen science (or community science) with your Garden Guide and discover how the Garden is helping the community through observing nature. You will leave the tour inspired to participate in this crowd-sourced scientific project.

This event has been canceled. When the weather cooperates, the Garden excels at “springtime”, with millions of blossoms emerging throughout the Garden. Analyze the beautiful designs created by Garden horticulturists and consider how you can create your own version in containers, pot groupings, or small beds. Notice how  evergreens, perennials, and seasonal annuals are mixed. […]