Discover the magic of indigo dyeing in this hands-on introductory workshop at Magnolia. Learn the basics of working with natural indigo as you watch fabric transform from green to vibrant blue through an amazing color-changing process. Along the way, explore the history and traditions of indigo in the Lowcountry, then create and dye your own […]
Join the landscape design community in Columbus, Ohio, September 10–14, for the 2026 APLD International Landscape Design Conference. The conference features nationally and internationally recognized speakers, inspiring garden tours, educational […]
A community celebration of trees and the many exciting things happening in the Arboretum lands! Join us for tours of the grounds, trails, gardens, research projects, tree climbing demonstrations, and an in-person plant sale. Take home an interesting woody plant, grown in the Arboretum greenhouse and tended to by our dedicated staff and volunteers. The […]
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 […]
Wreaths aren’t just for the winter holidays! As the gardens start to go dormant, they provide an abundance of material for decorating. Join our Horticulture Team in sharing the fun of building a wreath with material collected around the gardens, including dried flowers harvested from our Cut Flower Production Garden and Summer Annual Displays over […]
Transform your garden photos from simple snapshots into stunning works of art! Whether you shoot with a professional DSLR or a smartphone, this evening workshop teaches you how to see and capture Wellfield Botanic Gardens in a whole new light. On Monday, September 14th at 6:30 p.m., under the guidance of Ron Zimmerman, you will […]
Exhibitions, vendors, demos, and displays fill the Garden at Elm Bank for three days only this September! Advanced tickets required. The New England Fall Flower Show is a place where flowers, communities, and people flourish side by side. 'Growing Together' emphasizes shared experiences, collaboration, and the beauty of collective growth. Join us to experience the […]
Join us for an immersive, hands-on workshop exploring the world of native plants, from identifying them in the landscape to successfully propagating them at home. The day will begin with a guided hike through Wellfield Botanic Gardens' Woodland Conservation Garden, Children's Garden, and, if time allows, the pond shorelines. Led by botanist Scott Namestnik, participants […]
Join Jess Whitaker, President of the Sunapee Region Mycology Club, for an informative presentation about mushrooms, followed by an identification walk on our woodland and lakeshore hiking trails. This annual event is intended for the beginner as well as the more experienced. Meets at the Pavilion. Members: $10, Non-members: $15. Advance registration is requested but […]
Join Jeff Jackson on an up close and personal tour of the Francis Marion's botanical bounty, both flora and otherwise. We will explore several habitats, but primarily we will look at the incredible diversity that the pine woods offer. We will also tie in some of the rich history of the area and focus in […]
