From Garden to Vase: Grow Your Own Cut Flowers All Year Long
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 […]
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Root of the Problem: Understanding Tree Decline
Join ISA Certified Arborist Emma Conrad for an engaging walk through the Gardens as you explore the hidden causes of tree decline. From soil conditions to root health, you’ll gain a better understanding of what’s happening beneath the surface and how it impacts the overall health of your trees. Along the way, Emma will share […]
Learn the Art of Summer Jam Making
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 […]
June Botanical Printmaking
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 […]
Garden Learning Series: Tree ID
When hiking, walking a nature trail, or ambling through a garden or park; have you wondered what the names are of all the trees that surround you? Satisfy that curiosity by joining Smith- Gilbert Gardens volunteer Jack Price for a basic class in tree identification where you will learn there are other ways to identify […]
Herbarium Sheets: Science and Art
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 […]
American Originals: The native plants and extraordinary plant developments that America has shared with the world, with Barbara Melera
Since 1492 when Columbus arrived in the Caribbean, the American continents have been introducing the world to some of the most incredible, dramatic, fantastic, delicious and beautiful plants, fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs the world has ever known. The European explorers may have come looking for gold and precious gems, but what they discovered was […]
Herbal Adventure and Tour of Wellfield Botanic Gardens
Sip, stroll, and awaken your senses at The Herbal Adventure - a garden-inspired experience that delights at every turn! Your journey begins with handcrafted herbal mocktails, made from fresh herbs grown right in the Gardens. Let your curiosity guide you on a leisurely, guided sensory tour through the stunning landscapes of Wellfield Botanic Gardens. Breathe […]
Gardening Lecture Series: Bees & Blooms: Discover the Secret Life of Pollinators with Alchemy Apiary
Join local beekeepers Denise Wilde, Marla Miller and Patrice Fredette for a hands-on, family-friendly class celebrating the vital role bees and blooming plants play in our ecosystem. Learn how pollination works, see bees up close in an observation hive, and pick up simple tips to attract and protect pollinators at home. If you’re interested in […]
Close the Loop: Composting with Worms!
Team up with the amazing Red Wiggler worm and learn the ins and outs of turning your kitchen and yard waste into a valuable resource for your plants. In this hands-on class, you’ll explore the basics of worm composting and discover why worms are one of the easiest and most effective ways to compost, whether […]