Horticultural Happenings (Regional) Events
2024 Garden Fair at Blandy Experimental Farm (Boyce, VA)
The Garden Fair is the biggest fundraising event of the year for the Foundation of the State Arboretum, the nonprofit that supports Blandy Experimental Farm and the State Arboretum’s varied collections and public education programs. Join more than 50 vendors and thousands of other plant and nature enthusiasts from across Clarke, Frederick, Shenandoah, Warren and Loudoun Counties and far beyond, up to a 300-mile radius attend this fun event each year to purchase the best selection of native plants, annuals, perennials. herbs, trees, shrubs, garden tools and related items. Food, music, kid’s tent and educational opportunities. Event held rain or shine. Advance tickets are good for both days!
View event website »Bluegrass Under the Stars (Nashville, TN)
Summer nights invite lingering and lounging under the stars at Cheekwood, where over five magical evenings, music fills the air. During the Under the Stars Concert Series, the region’s finest players, writers and singers perform in Cheekwood’s signature lush gardens while food trucks prepare mouthwatering bites and vendors offer wines by the bottle, local brews and craft cocktails. Music lineups are as diverse as they are spectacular: Jazz, Bluegrass and Songwriters nights beckon, promising something for everyone. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a slow-down session in the summer breeze, while immersing yourself in the soundtrack of the season.
View event website »Songwriters Under the Stars (Nashville, TN)
Summer nights invite lingering and lounging under the stars at Cheekwood, where over five magical evenings, music fills the air. During the Under the Stars Concert Series, the region’s finest players, writers and singers perform in Cheekwood’s signature lush gardens while food trucks prepare mouthwatering bites and vendors offer wines by the bottle, local brews and craft cocktails. Music lineups are as diverse as they are spectacular: Jazz, Bluegrass and Songwriters nights beckon, promising something for everyone. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a slow-down session in the summer breeze, while immersing yourself in the soundtrack of the season.
View event website »Jazz Under the Stars (Nashville, TN)
The genre-defying New Orleans icons, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, headline this
extraordinary night. Their sound, self-described as a “musical gumbo,” is renowned
globally, promising an unforgettable sonic journey. Known for high-energy
performances, this group is synonymous with exhilarating shows where they combine a
dynamic fusion of upbeat brass arrangements with bebop jazz, funk, and R&B. This
freewheeling celebration kicks off with a stellar performance by the 18-piece Ryan
Middagh Jazz Orchestra. Special thanks to Jazz Under the Stars Media Partner Jazzy
88 WFSK.
TROLLS: Save the Humans (Nashville, TN)
The imaginative exhibition Trolls: Save the Humans by artist Thomas Dambo blends art,
nature, and messages of sustainability. Six giant trolls are intertwined with Cheekwood’s
unique gardens, trees, and historic landscape for a one-of-a-kind storytelling
experience. Denmark-based recycle artist Thomas Dambo brings a creative approach to
his multifaceted installations. Dambo’s vision is to create art that inspires people to have
adventures in nature and demonstrate that trash can be turned into something
beautiful. Children and adults alike will enjoy imagining each of the six featured trolls’
tales while considering their messages to humankind.
Fuss-Free Plants, Designs, and Money-Saving Tips for Savvy Gardeners (Sandwich, MA)
Join renowned gardener, speaker, and author Kerry Ann Mendez for this inspirational program that provides expert advice on designing, planting, and caring for low-maintenance, high-impact gardens.
View event website »Garden Class “The Fragrant Garden” (Fort Myers, FL)
This class is designed to introduce a large variety of plants that will enhance your gardens with olfactory bouquets – all season long. Whether your goal is to create an enchanting evening garden, attract new pollinators, or fill the day with sweet whiffs, this program is designed for you! At the end of the in-class presentation, we will have some fun with aromatherapy by introducing participants to the meaning, purpose and value of a host of amazing fragrances – often found in many of the rare tropical flowers here at Edison Ford. Participants will be able to prepare their own “signature” room or linen scent while in class.
View event website »Interventions: Ann Carrington Opening Day (Nashville, TN)
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens names international sculptor Ann
Carrington as the 2024 INTERVENTIONS artist, with an exhibition running June 29 – October
27, 2024. Now in its third year, INTERVENTIONS launched in 2021 as an arts initiative to
activate the historic period rooms, and to seek inspiration from the Cheek family. The series
invites renowned artists from around the globe to imagine and implement a connection
between their contemporary work and the historic pieces within the Cheekwood Mansion.
Gardening for Hummingbirds (Madison, WI)
Learn how to create a sanctuary for hummingbirds in your own backyard. Through the use of perennial and annual plants, wildflowers, shrubs, trees and hummingbird feeders, you too can discover the magic and excitement of hummingbirds! Our lecture will cover identification of the Ruby-throated hummingbird, ideal habitat, migration, nesting, feeding, importance of water features, and how the elements of the best hummingbird feeders and plants can bring you up close to these special birds.
View event website »Big Bloom at Yew Dell (Crestwood, KY)
Our traditional Big Bloom has started with a bright and colorful array of 18,901 bulbs ranging from daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths. You can see the beginning of an excellent season at our Opening Day event on March 30!
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