Tap into the fascinating world of carnivorous plants in this hands-on workshop led by hobbyist Jeff Dull. You’ll learn the basics of caring for these unique, insect-eating plants—what they need to thrive, how they grow, and what makes them so different from your typical houseplants. During the class, you’ll design and build your own mini […]
Inviting Vines 2026 may be the best ever! The Friends of the Rogerson Clematis Collection will be making the most of an amazing opportunity to share the expertise and friendship of our longtime colleagues from Japan, Mikiyoshi and Tomoko Chikuma, and garden author and naturalist C. Colston Burrell, with clematis lovers throughout the greater Portland […]
Make herbal teas and ghee to support the unique mind-body constitution (dosha) and understand ayurvedic metabolic principles. Discover the wisdom of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian “Science of Life,” and learn simple, nourishing practices to support balance and well-being in everyday life. Closely connected to the traditions of yoga, Ayurveda teaches us how to live in […]
Discover how a single raised bed can supply your home with stunning, fresh-cut flowers throughout the year. Why buy bouquets when you can grow them? Join us at Marin Art and Garden Center for the next installment of our How Does Your Garden Grow? hands-on lecture series, where we'll dive into the art of growing […]
Want to savor the fruits of summer all year long? Join Marinda Freeman for a hands-on canning class and learn how easy it can be! Back by popular demand! In this relaxed and fun class, you’ll learn the basics of jam making and safe canning techniques while we work together using whatever fruits are freshest […]
Use foraged materials to create dramatic images from nature. Join Marin-based photographer and printmaker Ben Davidson and photo teacher and artist Laurie Reemsnyder for a creative printmaking workshop using botanical material gathered from the garden grounds and Marin’s hills and forests. We start with a 20-minute “foraging” walk around the 11-acre garden, then head to […]
Before we had access to Google and email, botanists created herbarium sheets to study and share plants. In this two-part workshop, discover the history, science, and art in creating herbarium sheets with Dr. Jeff Masters, Department of Biology at University of Louisville, and make an original piece of art based on flowers in your own […]
Celebrate the beauty of the season at Marin Art and Garden Center with a hands-on workshop designed to spark creativity & welcome summer! Join artist instructor Suzy Kopf for an inspiring afternoon where flowers and watercolor come together. You’ll begin with a thoughtfully pre-selected assortment of fresh spring clippings from the Gardens, ready for you […]
Spend an afternoon at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens creating your own textile masterpiece. Using traditional indigo dye techniques and a rich extract derived from a humble green plant, you’ll watch your fabric emerge from the vat and transform into a signature blue right before your eyes. As part of our America 250 programming, this hands-on […]
Join our Horticulture Technician, Kelsey Apple, for a hands-on workshop designed to help parents, caregivers, and teachers confidently garden with children. Participants will learn the basics of setting up healthy soil and garden beds for seasonal vegetables, along with ideas for fun and engaging plant displays that spark children’s curiosity. As part of the program, […]
