Horticultural Happenings (Regional) Events
The Hudson Gardens – Rose Care Class (Littleton, CO)
Preparing your roses for winter is the key to growing those fabulous flowers in the spring. Peggy Williams, Master Rosarian with the American Rose Society and member of the Denver Rose Society will teach you why fall and winter care keeps your roses healthy from year to year and how to prepare new rose beds for spring planting. A recommended list of roses that do well along the Front Range and higher altitudes will be included in the program.
View event website »Durango Botanic Gardens – Garden Tour (Durango, CO)
The Demonstration Gardens will be comprised of three unique garden landscapes. There is a Pollinator Garden comprised of a multitude of diverse flowering native plants favorable to our local pollinators. A Forest-scape garden which will attempt to recreate the spirit and vegetation found in our surrounding forests yet planted with the intention to be inviting and open to the users of the Animas River Trail. There will also be a Xeric Rain Garden, comprised of xeric plants, natural gravel beds, local boulders and rain capturing features intended to help the gardens be self-sufficient when it comes to water needs.
View event website »Denver Botanic Gardens – Intersections Lecture (Denver, CO)
Onsite and Online. Smithsonian Institution staff illustrator Alice Tangerini presents a story of plant collecting and recording. As the worlds of illustration and graphic design become increasingly digitized, don t miss this opportunity to learn from Tangerini s five decades of experience working side-by-side scientists, artists, curators and collection managers.
View event website »Denver Botanic Gardens – Beginner Bonsai (Denver, CO)
Are you mystified by the many centuries old Japanese tradition of bonsai? Join us for an entertaining and informative class that debunks the myths, fictions and misconceptions surrounding this living art form. Each participant receives a tree, pot, wire, soil and gravel for this hands-on experience of creating a finished bonsai to take home. Expert bonsai master Hal Sasaki and horticulturist Larry Jackel have designed and curated the content of this course.
View event website »Tohono Chul – Glowing Pumpkins (Tucson, AZ)
Glowing Pumpkins: A Jack-O-Lantern Adventure, is an outdoor Halloween event featuring over 5,000+ hand-carved pumpkins! This one-of-a-kind walk-through experience is the must-see event of the fall season. Explore magical pathways of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds, and special effects. With classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs and superheroes, movie and pop culture icons. This family-friendly event has something for everyone. Make Glowing Pumpkins, A Jack-O-Lantern Adventure, your new annual family tradition!
View event website »Japanese Friendship Garden – Ikebana Workshop (Phoenix, AZ)
Learn Ikebana, traditional Japanese flower art, outside in the beauty of the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix. Led by master Ikebana teacher, Ping Wei, you will learn essential Japanese flower arranging techniques, aesthetics and the meanings of flowers in order to make your own arrangement.
View event website »Boyce Thompson Arboretum – Night Walk (Superior, AZ)
Summer nights come alive when you Walk on the Wild Side at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Families discover the unique sights, sounds, and smells of the Sonoran Desert’s nocturnal life as your flashlight beams along the trails. Learn from local partners, Liberty Wildlife, with live animal encounters and educational activities. Keep cool with a treat from Breezy Pops, available for purchase.
View event website »Red Butte Garden – Fall Orchid Show (Salt Lake City, UT)
Join the Utah Orchid Society for a dazzling display of both common and exotic orchid varieties. Society members will share methods for keeping plants healthy and happy, and provide troubleshooting advice for budding orchid enthusiasts. A large selection of both plants and pottery will be on sale for those interested in starting their own collection. One of the largest orchid show displays in Utah.
View event website »Mountain Top Arboretum – Ecology-Based Landscape Lecture (Tannersville, NY)
Wild Yet Legible: Ecology-Based Landscapes for Public and Private Spaces presented by Larry Weaner. Ecology-based landscaping need not be a bitter pill to swallow in order to do something positive for the environment. In this session, landscape designer Larry Weaner will discuss the creation of people-friendly landscapes that also provide significant ecological function, including groundwater recharge, native plant proliferation, and wildlife habitat. By weaving fine garden techniques into an ecology-based approach we can enjoy the best of both worlds, whether enjoying an expansive public garden or our own private landscape.
View event website »Japanese Friendship Garden – Otaku Smash Fest (San Diego, CA)
a ticketed event for all ages! Otaku Smash Fest invites guests to express themselves through the art of Japanese pop-culture! The agenda includes music, performances, a cosplay contest, food and more!
Event Hours: 3:00pm-8:00pm