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 […]
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 […]
Celebrate the growing season and Minnesota crops at the Farm at the Arb. With a new crop ripe for the reaping each Saturday, you will learn about — and even harvest! — crops through drop-in activities for all ages.
Explore the history of Hop cultivation and how it shaped agriculture, medicine, and beer culture for centuries. Learn the many traditional and unexpected uses of hops beyond the pint glass. With practical tips for growing your own at home, choosing the right varieties, location and harvesting techniques. Then sample brewing’s most essential ingredient with a […]
IWGS Symposium 2026 | St. Louis, Missouri AUGUST 18th - 21st Where Water Gardeners Gather Each year, the International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society brings together water gardeners from around the world. Growers, researchers and long-time hobbyists gather to learn, exchange ideas and spend time together. In 2026, we meet in St. Louis, a city […]
Four Days. One Powerful Industry Experience. This is where the green industry's storytellers, marketers, publishers, and brand leaders come together — not just to learn, but to connect deeply with the people, plants, and ideas that are actively shaping horticulture's future. The GardenComm Conference at Farwest 2026 is your all-access week in Portland: two days […]
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 […]
