Native Garden Intensive Workshop (Brooklyn, NY)

Immerse yourself in a full day of native gardening instruction in this indoor/outdoor class at BBG. Learn the principles and best practices to create a robust native garden filled with life. We will also explore native plants at BBG that you might use in your own garden, and discuss the conditions that they thrive in.

How to Design, Plant, and Care for a Low-Maintenance, High-Impact, Pollinator-Friendly Flower Garden (Stockbridge, MA)

Led by Kerry Ann Mendez, this in-depth course covers key steps for designing and planting ever-blooming, sustainable flower gardens, including light and soil assessment, bed preparation, and plant placement on Saturday, April 6, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Participants will learn about top-performing perennials, flowering shrubs and annuals (many of which are natives or nativars), as well as unusual, proven techniques for producing marathon-blooming compositions.

Seed Starting Workshop with John Fromer (Camden, ME)

Have you ever wanted to start plants from seed but weren’t sure how to go about it? Perhaps you already start from seed but have questions. This workshop starts with a slide show about seed starting and then we move to the greenhouse for a hands-on experience. You will learn techniques for planting different kinds of seeds, equipment you need, seedling care and transplanting seedlings. Each participant will take home 2 flats of seedlings to grow on.

Viva Botanica (San Antonio, TX)

Bring the whole family to explore 38 acres of nature during this family-friendly official Fiesta event! Create your own paper flower and tree cookie fiesta medal to celebrate Fiesta, garden style. Included with Garden admission and free to members.

Family Fun Fest at the San Antonio Botanical Garden (San Antonio, TX)

Brace yourself for an exciting “Family Fun Fest” that merges the thrill of adventure, the beauty of the garden, and the joy of shared experiences! Come and be part of a week brimming with thrilling games, immersive nature exploration, and family moments that will stay with you forever.

Celebrate Spring at the San Antonio Botanical Garden (San Antonio, TX)

Celebrate the hardworking pollinators and all things Spring. This event will be abuzz with activities and learning opportunities. Filled with hands-on botanical activities Included with Garden admission and is free to members.

The Davidson Horticultural Symposium (Davidson, NC)

How do we meet the challenge of a changing climate? How do we build a sustainable environment in our gardens that nurtures our plants, small animal life, and our souls? In this new world, what does it mean to match the right plant to the right location?

Please join us as we explore these issues posed by a changing world at our next symposium.

Virginia Tech Agricultural Research and Extension Center Garden Open House (Virginia Beach, VA)

Join us at Virginia Tech Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center to explore 28 different gardens and arboretums.

Virginia Beach Master Gardeners’ Spring Plant Sale (Virginia Beach, VA)

The sale offers thousands of plants grown by Virginia Beach Master Gardeners in their own gardens or from seeds or cuttings. Featuring a wide selection of plants, the sale has something for all gardens – plants for sun, shade, or something in between – annuals, perennials, native and pollinator plants, vegetables, herbs, tropicals and houseplants, trees, and shrubs.

Sonoma Botanical Garden’s Ribbit Exhibit (Glen Ellen, CA)

Sonoma Botanical Garden leaps into spring with Ribbit Exhibit, a whimsical, family-friendly presentation of more than 20 larger-than-life frog characters placed in vignettes throughout the Garden. Each with their own name and story, the enchanting human-sized sculptures by artist Andy Cobb include Zenny meditating on a leaf on the Garden’s Pond, Bentley and his tortoise friend Tortuga ambling along the California Oaks Trail, dapper Floyd and his elegant partner Grace cutting the rug amongst the flowers, and many others.