American Horticultural Society

Adkins Arboretum – Nature Support Group (Ridgely, MD)

Whether you are suffering from a loss, a traumatic experience, or the demands of caretaking, nature has the power to soothe and restore. Join naturalist Jenny Houghton on the first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. for a nature support group. We’ll take a leisurely stroll along our paths while listening, sharing, or simply soaking in the silence. To participate, contact Jenny at jhoughton@adkinsarboretum.org.

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library – Floral Design Workshop (Winterthur, DE)

Dried flowers were used throughout Winterthur’s history to enhance the beauty of the house, and the Dried-Flower Tree is one of our iconic Yuletide sights. Using flowers dried by our floral team, design an 8.5″ by 11″ mosaic. No supplies needed.

West Virginia Botanic Gardens at Tibbs Run Preserve – Forest Wander and Wonder Walk (Morgantown, WV)

Edith J. Carrier Arboretum at James Madison University – Fall Plant Sale (Harrisonburg, VA)

Greenwood Gardens – Native Plant Walk (Short Hills, NJ)

University of Delaware Botanical Gardens – Bulb Propagation Class (Newark, DE)

FROM FIELD TO GARDEN: ALL ABOUT BULB PROPAGATION
Many bulbs divide and multiply in the garden. Learn how bulbous plants naturally divide and reproduce as well as methods practiced by industry growers and bulb enthusiasts to produce the classics we love for display in our gardens. Through presentation and demonstration, David will share and demonstrate techniques such as the “chipping” method of asexual bulb propagation on Galanthus and Narcissus bulbs as well as scooping the basal plate of hyacinths to form new bulbils, and how to divide lily scales to encourage the generation of more lily bulbils.

Delaware Center for Horticulture – Women in Horticulture Lecture (Wilmington, DE)

6:00 PM Social Hour with Cat Meholic
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Lecture and Questions
Join Cat Meholic as she discusses the founding of the nonprofit group, Women in Horticulture. She will discuss why and how it was created, the meaningful impacts it has had on the green industry, and highlight the work being done through the website to highlight both modern and historic women in horticulture.

Norfolk Botanical Garden – Tree Class (Norfolk, VA)

10 GREAT TREES AND 10 TO AVOID: This class will cover great trees for Coastal Virginia and which ones to avoid. It will also cover selecting healthy trees from garden centers and proper planting techniques. Indoor presentation followed by an outdoor tour. Walking required.

Museum of the Shenandoah Valley – Garden Design Workshop (Winchester, VA)

Homeschool students ages 10 and up will learn about designing and drawing garden spaces. Tour the MSV Gardens, learn about how gardens are designed, then draw your own garden design. You’ll even build a miniature garden in a container to take home.

Maymont – James River Week (Richmond, VA)

Celebrate the wonders of Virginia’s largest and most historic river during James River Week 2023, September 9 – 16. Maymont is collaborating with the James River Advisory Council, the James River Association and local artists, filmmakers and conservationists to present programs for all age groups that highlight the beauty, wildlife and conservation of the James River watershed.