Fall Bonsai Show (Grand Rapids, MI)

See a variety of bonsai on display, from trees in early stages of training to lovely older trees. Watch bonsai artists at work and shop for bonsai trees as well as bonsai tools and supplies.

Mums at Meijer Gardens (Grand Rapids, MI)

Mums at Meijer Gardens returns for its 26th year, showcasing Michigan’s largest display of chrysanthemums. Formerly known as Chrysanthemums & More!, this vibrant event features thousands of garden and specialty mums in stunning autumn colors, including red, orange, bronze, and white.
New this year are innovative plantings such as mum walls and trellises, enhancing the visual appeal throughout the gardens. The Grand Entry Garden impresses with its bold color-blocking patterns, while the Grace Jarecki Seasonal Display Greenhouse offers a rich tapestry of hues and textures.

Natural Florida: Art by Emma Sears Marsh and Joy Postle (Winter Park, FL)

Featuring botanical watercolors by Emma Sears Marsh and oil paintings by Joy Postle of Florida plants, wildlife, and landscapes.

Mt. Cuba Center Making Your Backyard Habitat Bird-Friendly (Hockessin, DE)

Mt. Cuba Center Native Plants for All Seasons (Hockessin, DE)

From spectacular seed heads to excellent exfoliating bark characteristics, Duncan Himmelman shares plants that continue the garden highlights through the late fall and into the winter. Be inspired to go beyond the blooms and add plants to your garden that provide interest throughout the year. Class will include a walk through the gardens making note of the notable plants with late fall and winter interest. Dress for the weather and hiking on steep paths and uneven terrain.

Mt. Cuba Center Sustainable Gardens in a Changing Climate (Virtual)

With a focus on the intersection of climate change and gardening, Angelica Patterson, PhD will explore how shifting climate patterns affect plant growth and what steps can be taken to manage gardens and cultivated land sustainably. Angelica will share practical strategies for mitigating climate-related risks and promoting eco-restoration in gardening practices. Leave with actionable insights to cultivate resilient, thriving gardens in the face of environmental change.

Mt. Cuba Center Backyard Composting (Hockessin, DE)

Join Rick Carr, senior farm director of Rodale Institute, as he shares the key elements of composting effectively in your backyard. Learn how to quickly identify and troubleshoot problems, and how to harvest and use the finished compost in your garden to improve plant growth. This is a great opportunity to discover how you can make a positive impact on the environment and create a valuable resource for your garden.

Mt. Cuba Center Night Hikes (Hockessin, DE)

See Mt. Cuba Center in a new light – no light, that is! Embark on a guided Night Hike to experience the stars and sounds of our natural lands after dark. Listen as the night comes alive with the chatter of owls, frogs, crickets, and maybe even a fox or two. Learn about the nocturnal animals that call our natural areas home and how to spot and listen for them once the sun goes down. Guests should be prepared to hike steep paths and uneven terrain.

Botanical Garden of the Piedmont Botanical Art Festival (Charlottesville, VA)

BGP is excited to announce our inaugural Botanical Art Festival taking place September 7-12, 2024. This Festival will celebrate art in our community by offering free art programing for all ages, botanically themed workshops, and collaborations with regional artists and organizations, culminating in a ticketed Botanical Art Show supporting local artists and the Garden. Please look for updates regarding the Botanical Art Festival in your email and on the Garden’s website and social media.

Holiday Train Show (Bronx, NY)

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) announces the return of the beloved Holiday Train Show® for its 33rd year of enchanting train displays and cherished seasonal traditions. Enter a winter wonderland unlike any other as the timeless holiday magic of rail travel fills the historic Enid A. Haupt Conservatory with nostalgia. Model locomotives and trolleys trundle through a showcase of nearly 200 twinkling, plant-based replicas of famed local architecture, creating a cityscape in miniature. From the warmth of NYBG’s landmark glasshouse to the picture-perfect outdoor display, witness by day or night a meticulously crafted world brimming with the lively energy of New York City during the holidays. The exhibition opens on Saturday, November 16, 2024, and runs through Monday, January 20, 2025. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting September 12, 2024, at www.nybg.org.