Mar 28

Family Frolic: Kitchen Scrap Gardening

Turn those avocado pits, wilted lettuce leaves, and tired potato scraps into a whole new garden! This drop-in program will offer creative ways for families to use scraps from the kitchen to grow new plants. Kids can use natural materials to decorate a Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head and then take it home to plant in the garden. This free program is great for all families interested in learning how to grow tasty foods from kitchen scraps. Powell Gardens, Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center, 4750 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110, (816) 697-2600.

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Apr 25

Creating Bonsai from Garden Center Stock

In this three hour hands on workshop, you will learn bonsai basics and you will create your very own bonsai tree. If you have ever wanted to learn the art of bonsai and how these living works of art are created, then this workshop is for you! New Orleans Botanical Garden, 5 Victory Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70124, (504) 483-9488.

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Jan 11

Field Walk: Swamp Forest Trail

Explore the forest along the Arboretum’s 700′ trail that meanders along the intermittent stream in the center of the Swamp Forest Educational Exhibit. Learn about the native shrubs and trees seen in this exhibit and the Gum Pond at the north end of this trail, and how to use them in your home landscape with Arboretum Director Pat Drackett.
The Crosby Arboretum,
370 Ridge Road,
Picayune, MS 39466,
(601) 799-2311.

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Feb 08

Camellia Society Show and Sell

Annual Camellia Show and Sale featuring award winners from around the state, members provide planting and management advice.
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden,
4560 Essen Lane,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809,
(225) 763-3990.

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Jan 16

Tropical Vacation Class

Transform your space into a lush household to enjoy during the winter months with information from this hour-long presentation with Powell Gardens horticulturist Brent Tucker. Get a hold of Brent’s top ten list of houseplants to know and grow.
Powell Gardens,
1609 NW US Highway 50,
Kingsville, MO 64061,
(816) 697-2600.

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Feb 01

Native Plant School: Trees, Shrubs, and Vines of Kansas

An introduction to the top performing trees, shrubs and vines best adapted to Kansas’ climate, from new horticultural introductions to old favorites.
Dyck Arboretum of the Plains,
177 West Hickory Street,
Hesston, KS 67062,
(620) 327-8127.

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Jan 28

Kansas Bird Populations

Learn about the birds of Kansas with Chuck Otte. Chuck Otte has been a long-time Geary County KSU Extension Agent which has made him a keen observer of the plants and animals of Kansas and how humans interact with them. He also manages the immense database of the Kansas Bird LISTSERV, the go-to hub of information where birders around the state report findings and engage in conversations about all things birds.
Dyck Arboretum of the Plains,
177 West Hickory Street,
Hesston, KS 67062,
(620) 327-8127.

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Jan 25

Air Plant Workshop

Green up your home or office by adding artistic plant décor! In this make and take workshop lead by Horticulture Director Cynthia Robinson, you will learn about easy-to-grow air plants and create your own design of air plants on a log.
Tulsa Botanic Garden,
3900 Tulsa Botanic Drive,
Tulsa, OK 74127,
(918) 289-0330.

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Jan 10

Full Moon Nature Hike

Take a self-guided hike through native prairie and forest to experience the nocturnal sights and sounds. You may hear or see owls in the night sky or hear coyotes calling in the distance. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight for this 1.5 mile hike.
Tulsa Botanic Garden,
3900 Tulsa Botanic Drive,
Tulsa, OK 74127,
(918) 289-0330.

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Jan 25

Sensory Rainforest Adventure

Warm-up inside the toasty Crystal Bridge Conservatory and learn all about wonderful and helpful rainforest plants. We’ll go on a scavenger hunt to discover surprising rainforest plants and how we use them. We’ll touch, smell and then get to taste our way through the tropics, finishing the class with a rainforest fruit tasting.
Myriad Botanical Gardens,
301 West Reno,
Oklahoma City, OK 73102,
(405) 445-7087.

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