Relax on Thursday evenings mid-May through October at Flowers After 5. Dates for 2023: May 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, September 7, (no concert on Sept. 14), 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26. The second and fourth Thursday nights are also […]
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Come learn the science of insect pinning and the art of butterfly shadowbox design with Butterflies LIVE! Coordinator, Clara Aus! In the first session of this two-part class, Clara will lead participants through entomological butterfly pinning techniques and share a foundation of basic butterfly knowledge. Each participant will receive 3 butterfly specimens from M&T Bank […]
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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 […]
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Yes, it's fall and Halloween is in the air. Some plants have weird characteristics, eerie habitats or names that remind us of scary creatures like spiders, snakes and bats. Others eat bugs and emit unpleasant odors. Some have mysterious properties that make them appropriate for a witch's brew or maybe a potion to repel evil […]
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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 […]
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Enhance your understanding and appreciation of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with this specialized garden tour featuring seasonal aspects of the collection. Come dressed for the weather and touring the Garden. All programs are subject to change. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult […]
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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 […]
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World traveler, herbal expert and self-professed foodie Mark Ragland provides techniques and tips for harvesting, preserving/drying and overwintering herbs in your garden for winter. Mark discusses herbs like Rosemary, sage, basil, lavender, chives, dill, parsley, thyme, scented geraniums, bay, fennel, tarragon, oregano and more. You'll also learn how to maintain your supply of fresh herbs […]
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Enhance your understanding and appreciation of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with this specialized garden tour featuring seasonal aspects of the collection. Come dressed for the weather and touring the Garden. All programs are subject to change. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult […]
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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. […]
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