Sumi-e Brush Painting: Birds and Branches (Washington, CT)

Sumi-e is a traditional Japanese watercolor technique that uses minimal brush strokes and charcoal ink to create paintings that capture the delicate beauty of nature. Gain confidence in the basic techniques of sumi-e as you learn to create original ink paintings featuring birds and branches. Because the process of sumi-e is immediate, you will have time to practice loading your brushes, trying different brush strokes and getting comfortable using ink on paper before starting on your final paintings. While we will be using black ink, colors will be available to those who wish to experiment. All levels are welcome.

Roman Gardens (Washington, CT)

The story of ancient Roman gardens is remarkably complete even after two thousand years. We are surprisingly well informed about these gardens, not only on their design but also the actual plants with which they were furnished. Ancient writings, wall paintings and modern archeological excavation have all contributed to building a highly accurate picture of what the gardens looked like in antiquity. We are further blessed with a few villa and town house gardens in Pompeii and its environs that have been excavated virtually intact, some with their ancient sculptures still displayed in the original positions. A few have even been replanted with the same plants in the same positions where they originally grew. Join Hollister House Garden’s George Schoellkopf for a look at the world of Roman gardens based on what actually survives and what we have learned from ancient literature and modern archeological excavation.

Fall Mushroom Cultivation Workshop (Washington, CT)

Celebrate the autumn equinox and learn how to grow mushrooms in your own backyard! Join us as we explore the fungal kingdom with Willie Crosby of Fungi Ally. He will introduce us to six wild mushroom species and share mushroom science and lore before diving into techniques you can use at home to cultivate mushrooms outdoors. Learn how to inoculate logs, wood chips and stumps for years of delicious mushroom harvests. Then get hands-on practice preparing and inoculating your very own shiitake log to take home. Your shiitake log will continue to produce crops of mushrooms for several years. All workshop materials included. Additional mushroom spawn and grow kits will be available for purchase. Attendance is limited, so reserve your place early.

Garden Journaling: Berries and Pods (Washington, CT)

Early autumn at Hollister House Garden is a study in abundance. The garden is a showcase for colorful berries, interesting pods and a variety of fruits. After a step-by-step demo and exercise in the barn, we’ll explore the garden and capture these autumn treasures in our journals. Whether you are a new or experienced journal keeper, artist Betsy Rogers-Knox will provide plenty of drawing and watercolor tips to expand your garden record keeping.

Hispanic Heritage Month (Lisle, IL)

Join The Morton Arboretum during Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of those people whose ancestors came from Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The observance, from September 15 to October 15, spans the anniversaries of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile, and includes Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 14 and Día de la Raza on October 12.

Celebración de los Árboles (Lisle, IL)

Explore the vibrant cultures and traditions of Latin America in the beautiful natural settings of The Morton Arboretum at Celebración de los Árboles on Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Celebración de los Árboles honors the vibrant cultures of Mexico and Mesoamerica, where the Arboretum does important work to protect and conserve threatened trees and the ecosystems they support.

Fall Foliage Festival (Federal Way, WA)

Enjoy a rainbow of colors and bushels of fun at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden’s Fall Foliage Festival October 26-27.

Discover an immersive wonderland of sights, sounds and sensations – from cool breezes to rustling leaves, and the quiet swaying of golden-brown maple trees.

The garden’s annual Fall Foliage Festival is sure to please garden aficionados and nature lovers of all ages.

Elderberry & Friends (Silverton, OR)

Randi Embree of Elder Spirit Herbals returns to the Garden to teach guests how to protect themselves with preventative herbal friends like elderberry and astragalus! Learn to make your own cough, cold, and flu remedies to combat illness. Randi will discuss with you herbs that support the respiratory system and share strategies for acute problems, such as a sore throat, colds, ear infections, and the flu! Attendees will have the opportunity to create your own herbal tea blend to take home.

Harvest Days (Boise, ID)

Join us throughout October for a series of engaging and
culturally enriching events that promise something for
everyone. Discover the magic of community connection
and vibrant celebrations at our upcoming event lineup at
the Idaho Botanical Garden.

Indoor House Plant Swap (Ketchum, ID)

Bring starts to trade with others or purchase new plants and daffodil bulbs from SBG. Plant prices will range from $5 to $30.