Events and Programs for Adults

• Thursday, January 15, 6-7:30PM
• Terrace Room
• Member $15; Nonmember $20
• Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education
• Register by January 13
• REGISTER HERE

Soil is the foundation for a successful garden, whether you’re growing vegetables, flowers, or shrubs. Join us as we dig deep into the biology and chemistry of soil, how to identify types of soil, troubleshoot problems, build up your soil’s health, and more.

• Saturday, January 17, 10AM-12PM
• Terrace Room
• Member $50; Nonmember $55
• Brooke Hutchens, Redbud Pigment Co.
• Register by January 14
• REGISTER HERE

Paint a beautiful display of loose winter florals with Brooke Hutchens of Redbud Pigment Co. as she guides us through a botanically-inspired watercolor piece using handmade pigments that are locally foraged and sustainably sourced.

• Thursday, January 22, 6-7PM
• Terrace Room
• Member $18; Nonmember $20
• Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education
• Register by January 19
• REGISTER HERE

Beloved but feared, the orchid (Phalaenopsis spp and more) finds itself so often relegated to the category of ‘plants I can never keep alive,’ but did you know that orchids are actually a fairly easy plant to maintain once you learn about their unique needs and habits? Join us as we learn about different types of orchids, what they need, how to grow them, where they come from, and more. Guests will leave with an orchid of their own.

• Saturday, February 7, 10AM-12PM
• 2^nd Floor Conference Room
• Member $20; Nonmember $25
• Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education
• Register by February 4
• REGISTER HERE

Embrace the season of love with felt hearts sewn with love and stuffed with rose petal, lavender, or lemon…a sensory delight! Learn a slew of stitches as we build and decorate our sachets with floral motifs and a buffet of color options for fabric and thread, beads, and botanical options for stuffing.

• Saturday, February 7, 1-5PM
• Terrace Room
• Member $35; Nonmember $40
• Suzie Loveless, Handmade with Loveless
• Register by February 4
• REGISTER HERE

Join Suzie Loveless as we learn how to make beaded bracelets on a bead loom. Select colors and designs to suit your desires as you are guided through the process from beginning to completed project. Looms to take home are available for purchase on site.

• Thursday, February 12, 6-7:30PM
• Terrace Room
• Member $30; Nonmember $35
• Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education
• Register by February 9
• REGISTER HERE

Create a scent-sory delight as you create a pair of roller perfumes made of all natural materials and oils. Excellent for your own use or as gifts, this is an excellent introduction in to the world of DIY scent mixing and herbal uses through safe and holistic means.

• Saturday, February 14, 10AM-12PM
• Terrace Room
• Member $50; Nonmember $55
• Brooke Hutchens, Red Dirt Pigment Co.
• Register by February 12
• REGISTER HERE

Paint a delightfully whimsical bouquet with Brooke Hutchens of Redbud Pigment Co. as she guides us through a botanically-inspired watercolor piece using handmade pigments that are locally foraged and sustainably sourced.

• Saturday, February 14, 2-4PM
• Terrace Room
• Member $50; Nonmember $55
• Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education
• Register by February 12
• REGISTER HERE

Celebrate the season of love (Valentine’s, Galentines, whatever you celebrate!) with an afternoon amongst the flowers. Build your own bouquet with bright and beautiful flowers and display them in a special vase provided. Our flower arranging classes are excellent for beginners and beyond, so come build something beautiful before taking a stroll through our annual orchid show celebrating love.

• Sunday, February 15, 2-4PM
• Terrace Room
• Member $50; Nonmember $55
• Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education
• Register by February 12
• REGISTER HERE

Whether you’re planning this spring to walk down the aisle, dance the night away at prom, or even just want to learn how to make boutonnieres and corsages for events – this workshop is for you! We will discuss color theory, how to prepare and store your flowers, and follow up with creating one of each: a boutonniere, a corsage, and a small hand bouquet. Perfect for individuals, couples, bridal parties, and more! Select a preferred color palette at checkout to help ensure we have flowers perfect for your aesthetic.

• Thursday, February 19, 6-7PM
• Terrace Room
• Member $12; Nonmember $15
• Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education
• Register by February 17
• REGISTER HERE

From home gardens to schoolyards, raised beds are a great way to grow year-round crops and flowers by providing elevation to lessen compaction, easier weed control, and extended growing seasons. Come learn strategies, benefits, layouts, and more to get a head start on your spring gardening adventures.