Events and Programs for Adults

• Thursday, April 3, 6 – 7 PM
• Terrace Room
• Member $12; Nonmember $15
• Instructor: Bradley Fowler, City of Oklahoma City
• Register by April 1
• REGISTER HERE

Developing a plan for your garden is crucial to reach your goals and maximize its potential. Join Bradley Fowler as he helps showcase what is important as we begin planning our gardens and how to avoid the dreaded anxiety spiral when it comes to feeling confident in taking the plunge. Gain a better understanding of needed quantities, considerations for your site, working with existing structures, and more.

• Saturday, April 5, 10 – 11:30 AM
• Terrace Room
• Member $50; Nonmember $55
• Optional Decorative Vase Add-On: $10
• Aya Okada, Saika JP Flower
• Register by April 1
• REGISTER HERE

Join Saika JP Flower in this workshop where we will learn the basics of floral arranging through the creation of a beautiful, seasonal arrangement reflecting the aesthetic and culture of Japanese florals. Take away tips and tricks for successful arranging and how to keep your arrangements long-lasting. Glass vases are provided; decorative vases are available for an additional cost.

• Saturday, April 5, 2-3PM
• Terrace Room
• Member $16; Nonmember $20
• Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education
• Register by April 1
• REGISTER HERE

Herbs have been a cultural staple for thousands of years of human history, with the formal herb garden tied back to medieval times as a cornerstone of horticultural progression. Medicinal, culinary, or ornamental, herbs have run the gamut of utility and remain an ever-popular garden piece today. Whether you have a windowsill, pots, a raised bed, or something else, you can start an herb garden. Join us in learning the ins and outs of how, why, where, and when; what herbs do best in our climate; and strategies to make your herb garden a winner for the growing season.

• Sunday, April 6, 2 – 3pm
• Terrace Room
• Jacob DeVecchio, Oklahoma Fungi + OKMushFest

Jacob DeVecchio of Oklahoma Fungi returns for the 4^th annual Morel Mushroom education program! Join Jacob in learning all you need to know about these prized fungi. Discover how to forage for morels, master identification techniques, and explore delicious recipes and preparation tips. Perfect for beginners and seasoned foragers alike.

• Thursday, April 10, 6–7PM
• Terrace Room
• Member $12; Nonmember $15
• Dale and Carrie Spoonemore, From Seed to Spoon
• Register by April 8
• REGISTER HERE

Spring has sprung, and with it so too come the critters, some better for our gardens than others! Join Dale and Carrie Spoonemore of From Seed to Spoon as they explain how to easily identify and manage the most common garden pests they encounter without the use of chemical pesticides.

• Thursday, April 17, 6 – 7 PM
• Terrace Room
• Member $8; Nonmember $10
• Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education
• Register by April 8
• REGISTER HERE

Have you ever walked in to your local plant nursery and felt overwhelmed or even paralyzed by the amount of choices you need to make? You’re not alone! Let’s demystify the process by discussing strategies for choosing plants for your site and goals, discuss approximate amounts needed for spacing, how to select healthy plants from the rows and rows (and rows!) of what you’re looking for, and more. Don’t let analysis paralysis be the reason you put your garden off this year!

• Saturday, April 19, 1-3PM
• Terrace Room
• Member $50; Nonmember $55
• Brooke Hutchens, Redbud Pigment Co.
• Register by April 15
• REGISTER HERE

Create a unique and whimsical mixed media flower garden with Brooke Hutchens of Redbud Pigment Co. as she guides us through a botanically-inspired watercolor piece using ink pen and handmade pigments that are locally foraged and sustainably sourced.

• Thursday, April 24, 6 – 7 PM
• Terrace Room
• Member $12; Nonmember $15
• Chris Martin, OG&E
• Register by April 22
• REGISTER HERE

Join Christ Martin as we learn the essential techniques for maintaining healthy, beautiful trees. Chris will guide us through the best practices for cutting, shaping, and ensuring proper growth, whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills. Don’t miss this opportunity to master tree care and keep your landscape thriving and your canopies safe!

• Saturday, April 26, 9AM – 12PM
• Terrace Room
• Member $3; Nonmember $5
• Randy Bennett, American Bonsai Society
• Register by April 24
• REGISTER HERE

Myriad Botanical Gardens is thrilled to partner with the Oklahoma Bonsai Society to bring you an exciting opportunity to learn from a master of the art of bonsai! Join Randy Bennett as we learn the basics of shaping, pruning, and caring for miniature trees with an emphasis on bald cypress as a native species excellent for bonsai. Randy will provide an in depth analysis of the growth patterns of this tree as applied to bonsai and reveal his knowledge of sophisticated techniques from his upcoming book. This class is a perfect jumping off point for budding bonsai enthusiasts and those curious but intimidated with what they need to begin.