Horticultural Happenings (Regional) Events
McCrory Gardens – Party on the Porch (Brookings, SD)
Sundays in September (10, 17 & 24) free admission for Party on the Porch! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the ambiance of live music in the Terrace Garden! Purchase a delicious food item or beverage from SDSU Catering! Food/beverage available from 12:00pm-3:00pm and live music from 1:00pm-3:00pm.
View event website »Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum – Elaine’s Horticultural Tour (Sioux Falls, SD)
Master Gardener Elaine Fritz spends much of her time caring for the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum and its ecosystems. Within the Arboretum are a varied collection of flora that represent manicured as well as natural settings. Elaine will take you on a “state of the Arboretum” tour to familiarize you with our local plants, and to answer questions across the gamut of possible topics that interest you.
View event website »NYBG – School of Professional Horticulture Applications OPEN
2023 Applications are now open! The School of Professional Horticulture is the oldest (91 years) and only accredited hands-on horticulture school of its kind in the country, offering a two-year, full-time, year-round diploma program that combines rigorous academic and practical training from the Garden’s renowned experts on this beautiful 250-acre campus. During the SoPH program, students become familiar with the cultural needs of more than 1,000 plants and their common pests and diseases. Students learn about native plants, ecological restoration, conservation, urban agriculture, composting, and sustainable practices in their coursework, during their horticulture rotations, on plant walks and field trips, and by attending special lectures and symposia.
View event website »Lockerly Arboretum – Growing Citrus in Georgia Class (Milledgeville, GA)
This class will focus on choosing the right varieties of citrus for middle Georgia, as well as providing tips on fertilizing, pest control and uses of fruit. The class will be taught by Tom McClendon, president of the Southeastern Palm Society and author of several publications on subtropical plants, including Hardy Citrus for the Southeast.
View event website »Atlanta Botanical Garden – Bulb Basics (Atlanta, GA)
Plan your beautiful spring and summer blooms now by learning about the best bulbs for each season and identifying the ideal planting times. Gather care tips and get answers to commonly asked bulb questions.
View event website »Mobile Botanical Gardens – Fall Plant Sale (Mobile, AL)
Get the best plants for your Gulf Coast garden! Plant list will be available online two weeks prior to sale. Thursday, October 26th, 9am – 3pm; Friday, October 27th, 9am – 3pm; Saturday, October 28th, 9am – 3pm
View event website »Huntsville Botanical Garden – Festifall (Huntsville, AL)
It’s harvest time, and nothing says FALL quite like Festifall at the Garden! Our two-month celebration of the changing seasons features pumpkins, scarecrows, campouts, nature hikes, and more. As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change color, there’s no better place to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of autumn
View event website »Birmingham Botanical Gardens – Composting Class (Birmingham, AL)
Discover the secrets of turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into “black gold” for your garden in this engaging and educational composting class. Join us for a hands-on experience that will teach you the art and science of composting, and equip you with the skills to transform organic materials into nutrient-rich compost to nourish your plants and reduce waste.
View event website »Anniston Gardens – Cool Weather Vegetable Gardening (Anniston, AL)
Join the Longleaf Botanical Gardens this Third Thursday to better understand the basics of planting a cool-weather vegetable garden. Master Gardener Elizabeth York will focus specifically on Alabama gardens.
View event website »Heathcote Botanical Gardens – Fall Garden Festival (Fort Pierce, FL)
Heathcote’s Fall Garden Festival is fast approaching! We are growing lots of plants in our propagation area as well the number of vendors joining us for our weekend of fun! In addition, there will be lots of opportunities to learn from one of the many educational and arts activities that will be occurring! It’s a weekend you won’t want to miss! October 14th and 15th from 9am- 4pm.
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