Summer Short Course (Pittsburgh, PA)

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and Penn State Extension invite gardening enthusiasts to explore composting at this year’s annual Summer Short Course. With a robust line-up of local experts, attendees will learn about topics like composting principles, common contaminants in urban soils, using compost and so much more.

Summer Short Course sessions will include the following:
Composting Principles for Organic Plant Production | Lily Means and Jesse Barrett
Soil Texture, Soil Structure, and Compost | Margaret Sams
Community Composter School | Dora Walmsley
Digging into Common Contaminants in Urban Soils | Hayly Hoch
Using Compost | Dr. Elsa Sánchez

Summer Short Course, presented by Phipps and Penn State Extension, will be held in-person on Tues., July 30 from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Registration costs $95. This event will be held in the Special Events Hall at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. This conference counts for Master Gardener Continuing Education credit, and elective hours for Phipps certificate programs: Sustainable Horticulture and Landscape and Garden Design.

Incognito Art Auction (Memphis, TN)

The Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) is pleased to announce the Incognito Art Auction & Party
will return in 2024 after a year and a half hiatus. Incognito, now in its 14th year, was traditionally held in
January, but starting in 2024 this beloved event will take place in July. The artwork is on view July 8-28 in the
Garden’s Visitors Center and Grand Hallway with online bidding open July 15-28.
The in-person Party will take place on July 28 from 6-8 pm. Attendees will mix & mingle with the Incognito
artists at this exciting culmination of the art auction. Live music from Kenneth Jackson will delight while
attendees make their final bids on the diverse selection of artwork up for auction this year. Small bites & two
drinks are included with each ticket. Party tickets are $35 for MBG Members and $45 for non-members.

Pruning for Natural Areas Workshop (Seattle, WA)

Advance registration required.
Cost: $87

Natural area landscapes hold an important place and functions in the urban environment. Managing vegetation along trails, roads, and other edges can pose a variety of challenges for the available stewardship resources. This lecture and hands-on workshop will cover how to manage and prune native vegetation adjacent to trails, drives, and streets for optimal environmental functions, appearance, safety, & visibility. The lecture will include current best pruning practices and how they translate for the specific goals and functions of natural area plantings. Considerations for reducing long-term labor needs and how to lengthen the time between pruning cycles will be covered, along with common pruning techniques that are ineffective and why. After the lunch break, the class will students get practice using the best pruning techniques for the most effective results, working on a variety of native plants. Field session will be held in the Union Bay Natural Area at the Center for Urban Horticulture. This class is open to everyone, but geared towards public works, maintenance, and landscape crew members as well as community stewardship volunteers, supervisors, and field staff.

Spring Garden Festival (Fort Myers, FL)

Join the Edison and Ford Winter Estates for their Spring Garden Festival.

Annual Bromeliad Sale (Fort Myers, FL)

Join the Edison and Ford Winter Estates for their annual bromeliad sale.

Autumn Garden Festival (Fort Myers, FL)

Join the Edison and Ford Estates for their autumn garden festival.

Garden Conservancy Tour of Jardin De Buis (Pottersville, NJ)

F2 Environmental Design & AJF Design invite you to tour Jardin de Buis, their fabulous estate in Pottersville, NJ, for this wonderful Garden Conservancy Open Day. Sunday, June 16, 2024. 10am-4pm.
Pre-registration is required.

Twilight on the Terrace at the Mt. Cuba Center

Unwind from the week with a bite to eat while enjoying live music and evening access to the gardens. Enjoy local food, beer and wine from Bivouac Pizza and Zaikka as well as music from Beatles tribute band Magical Mystery. Tickets are included with admission to the gardens.

Twilight on the Terrace

Unwind from the week with a bite to eat while enjoying live music and evening access to the gardens. Local food truck fare, beer and wine will be available for purchase. Tickets are included with admission to the gardens. Enjoy rock bands Genesis Z and Atlantis and local vendors Delaware Provision and Mojo Loco.

Garden Conservancy Tour of Jardin De Buis

F2 Environmental Design & AJF Design invite you to tour Jardin de Buis, their fabulous estate in Pottersville, NJ, from 10 am – 4 pm. Pre-registration is required at the link.