Horticultural Happenings (Regional) Events

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Apr 10 to Apr 13

2025 American Daffodil Society National Convention

The Western Region cordially invites you to attend Reno Royale for the 2025 American Daffodil Society Convention, from April 10- 13, 2025, at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino in Reno, Nevada. We will be twenty-five minutes from Lake Tahoe, fifty golf courses are within ninety minutes, and gardens with thousands of Daffodils are only twenty minutes away. Come in early (Wed, Apr 9) or leave a few days later to explore the wonderful Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, wild horses and high desert.

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Jan 10 to Mar 30

The Bonsai Show: Wood and Stone (Glen Ellen, CA)

Step into a miniature world of timeless beauty where stones become mountains, and intricately crafted trees evoke ancient forests. Experience the serene beauty of bonsai this winter with 20 works by artisans from the Redwood Empire Bonsai Society and a display of suiseki viewing stones.

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Nov 29 to Dec 30

Gardens Aglimmer (Louisville, KY)

Make lasting holiday memories this December as you take a magical stroll through the Gardens’ festive lights and illuminated displays, including giant flowers, snowflakes, glistening deer, and twinkling archways.

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May 24 to Oct 26

Van Gogh: Painting with Flowers (Bronx, NY)

NYBG becomes the canvas for the colorful brush strokes of one of the world’s most revered artists during Van Gogh: Painting with Flowers, where you’ll revel in the beauty of the flowers that inspired the Dutch master’s iconic paintings. Find yourself immersed in botanical displays and large-scale art as you wander through a breathtaking lawn of monumental sunflowers, and see the expressive masterpieces bloom in recreations made of living flowers. You’ve seen the paintings, now see them come to life in a way that only NYBG can deliver—and let Vincent van Gogh’s unforgettable world of art and nature envelop you in a vibrant daydream during this botanical celebration of the internationally acclaimed painter.

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Feb 15 to Apr 27

The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism (Bronx, NY)

Our annual celebration of all things orchid carries you to the vibrant setting of Mexico City for The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism. Set off on a journey where the fusion of tradition and contemporary artistry takes center stage amid awe-inspiring displays of orchids, and wander through lush landscapes brought into vivid relief with thousands of flowers that showcase Mexico’s diverse ecosystems and rich cultures. Among bright arrangements of orchids in settings inspired by the bold, multicolored designs of Mexican modernist architect Luis Barragán, come visit CDMX—without ever leaving the Bronx.

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Oct 19

Build Botanicals & Bond: a Ladies LEGO® Workshop (Tucson, AZ)

Bring joy and sunshine into your day by building LEGO® sunflowers and bonding with ladies in an all-female space hosted by LEGO® Masters contestant Emily Mohajeri Norris. This one-of-a-kind workshop offers women ages 18+ a safe space to replace the stress of daily life with relaxing, uplifting, and creative energy. Participants will enjoy strengthening old friendships and making new ones over light refreshments. They will dive into a simple but delightful and customizable LEGO® building experience to create adorable sunflowers. You’ll go home nourished in body and soul with your new LEGO® sunflowers arranged in a vase to brighten your every day!

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Oct 16

Botanical Art in Pencil and Ink: Marigold Sketchbook Doodles (Tucson, AZ)

This class is a great introduction to drawing along with pen techniques using botany as our main subject. The specific theme for this class: Marigolds. The tools and techniques shared in this workshop will be beneficial to creating beautiful florals on the go while we brush up on our drawing skills. This is a fun warmup class that can potentially help get you into nature to document flowers in person!

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Oct 12

Essential Oils for Green Cleaning (Tucson, AZ)

Learn to make your own natural cleaning products with essential oils with certified aromatherapist Kerry Cummins Blank. Find out which oils to use for counter sprays, grout cleaners, cutting board blends and more. Each participant will make a product of their own to take with them.

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Oct 11

Plant for Success: Best Tips for Choosing, Planting, and Maintaining (Tucson, AZ)

Fall is the best time to add new plants to the landscape. But timing isn’t all you need for success. Knowing which types of plants will thrive through our hot summers and understanding what exposure they will do best is critical for their survival and looking their best. Horticulturist Noelle Johnson, aka ‘AZ Plant Lady’, will share her best tips for plant success, from selecting, planting, and how best to care for them afterward for a beautiful, resilient outdoor space.

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Oct 09

Watercolor Butterflies (Tucson, AZ)

Capture the beauty of some of nature’s most conspicuous creatures. Illustrator and artist Devon Meyer will give step-by-step instruction on drawing butterflies in perspective and mark-making techniques. Beginner to intermediate sketching and watercolor.

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