In the lead up to Valentine’s Day, join horticulture section leader Jayton Howard to learn about all things chocolate. Explore what is cacao and where does it come from? When did this plant become so prominent in our diets? How does it grow and what are cacao’s growing needs? If you’re curious about the answers […]

Growing roses should not be intimidating. In this course you will learn the ins and outs of caring for and pruning roses. Begin in the Cochrane Rose Garden where Peggy Singlemann and Garden Assistant Horticulturist, Harley Robbins will demonstrate rose pruning practices. Participants will gain hands on experience as they are guided through the steps […]

Designer David Pippin helps you learn how to design and execute exciting arrangements for religious settings that are also appropriate and inexpensive. After demonstrating various formats, David helps you create an arrangement. Designs emphasize using common garden greens and purchased material as accents. Take away an arrangement and a wealth of ideas! Fees: Member $78, […]

In this dynamic course, you’ll dive into the most sustainable seed-starting practices that will make your garden eco-friendly, pest-resistant, and bursting with nutrient-dense produce! We’ll explore everything from innovative soil blocking techniques to regenerative and organic tips and tricks, along with expert advice on seed sourcing and much more. But that’s not all—you’ll walk away […]

In this course, participants will explore the elements and principles of design and floral techniques such as focal area, grouping and basing with floral designer Mimi Cassick. In each step-by-step class, you will create designs including an asymmetrical design, a contemporary spray, a crescent-shaped design, a horizontal centerpiece and a naturalistic landscape design. This course's […]

Explore the beautiful and intriguing history of botanical art! Join us for this 3-hour session, designed for art lovers and current and prospective Botanical Illustration certificate students. Learn about what it means to become a part of the enduring tradition of botanical art and illustration. Discover Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's library collections and archival resources, […]

Explore the botanical structure and artistic potential of common food items from the produce aisle of a grocery store. The first session will focus on foods that come from the soil, i.e., modified roots or rootstocks. The second session will address fruits, definable as any food item that encloses seeds. Each session will include pertinent […]

Discover your artistic potential and ignite your passion for drawing with our Introduction to Basic Drawing workshop! Learn to turn a simple line into a three-dimensional drawing with pencil and paper, and embark on a journey of self-expression and artistic growth. Play with different mark-making techniques and learn how to integrate basic elements of art […]

Want to learn more about birding? Join Barb and Buz Sawyer, both birdwatchers since childhood, for a fun-filled and informative morning exploring this enjoyable hobby. We’ll talk about where to go, what to take, which birds are likely to be seen at which time, how to identify birds and how to help birds with conservation […]