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Missouri Botanical Garden – Chihuly in the Garden illuminated art exhibit (St. Louis, MO)
Chihuly in the Garden 2023 presents the work of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly in a stunning exhibition uniting art and nature. Daytime viewing of Chihuly in the Garden 2023 is included in Garden admission.
View event website »San Antonio Botanical Garden – Imaginary Worlds family friendly sculpture exhibit (San Antonio, TX)
Giant living sculptures are making their Texas debut! Imaginary Worlds: Once Upon a Time will enchant guests at San Antonio Botanical Garden with larger-than-life, whimsical sculptures created by Mosaïcultures® Internationales de Montréal. Mermaid, dragos, peacock, pegasus sculptures. Included with daily admission.
View event website »Sculpture Exhibit at New England Botanic Garden (Boylston, MA)
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is set to unveil a lively and imaginative new exhibition inspired by the wonders of the plant world. CHIAOZZA: A Sculpture Exhibition showcases the work of Brooklyn-based artists Adam Frezza and Terri Chiao
View event website »Piñon Country: Illuminating the Interdependence of Life in the Iconic Woodlands of the West (Santa Fe, NM)
Piñon Country: Illuminating the Interdependence of Life in the Iconic Woodlands of the West is an educational and photographic exhibit that shares the value and beauty of piñon-juniper landscapes. The exhibit hosts 23 image panels with descriptive captions nestled throughout the Santa Fe Botanical Garden’s pathways! April 26-Nov 26.
View event website »Program Series at Brooklyn Botanic Garden: Power of Trees (Brooklyn, NY)
During BBG’s yearlong programming, culminating in Power of Trees, a summer and fall program series, Garden staff and outside curators and experts look at trees from various perspectives to help visitors better understand and appreciate trees and learn how to advocate for trees on a local, national, and global scale. All Power of Trees events are free with Garden admission unless otherwise noted.
View event website »New York Botanical Garden – African American Garden: The Caribbean Experience (Bronx, NY)
Curated by Jessica B. Harris, Ph.D., America's leading scholar of the foods of the African Diaspora, the newly reimagined African American Garden: The Caribbean Experience at The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) highlights the plants and gardening histories that are essential contributions to Afro-Caribbean foodways, including those that are have been brought to the United States by Caribbean immigrants. On view June 17 through November 1, 2023.
View event website »Exhibition at Brooklyn Botanic Garden: Jean-Michel Othoniel: Treasure Garden (Brooklyn, NY)
This summer, Brooklyn Botanic Garden presents Jean-Michel Othoniel: Treasure Garden, an exhibition of six new, monumental sculptures placed throughout the Garden. This is the artist’s largest exhibition in the United States since his retrospective at the Brooklyn Museum in 2012.
View event website »Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens – See Change: Climate Impact Tour
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays through October 20 How can we build climate-resilient communities? By engaging with stories about the natural world and exploring how our relationships with the environment are impacted by the changing climate. Join us on this BRAND-NEW tour of the Gardens as, together, we examine shifts in human values and behaviors and discuss the future of nature’s interactions. Enjoy the chance to share your perspectives on the changes you see occurring around you in this unique, supportive conversational format. The tour lasts an hour and a half, starts on the Great Lawn, and concludes in the Vayo Meditation Garden.
View event website »Ladew Topiary Gardens – Art Exhibit (Monkton, MD)
This exhibit is titled, "Totems: A Cosmic Conversation," and will be on display until 10/31/23. The juxtaposition of Sam’s distinctive work in Ladew’s natural setting creates a contrast of soft and hard features that highlight the best of both. His colorful totems rising out of our Meadow are dynamic features telling a lyrical story. Sam’s work involves cultural and personal histories and explores the theme of human relationships.
View event website »Fort Worth Botanic Garden – Florigami in the Garden (Fort Worth, TX)
Enjoy a new outdoor sculpture exhibition by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box. The show presents a fresh look at paper folding in the 21st Century with large-scale origami-inspired metal sculptures. Emerging butterflies, big birds, grazing deer, and blooming flowers all celebrate the process of plant pollination. The colorful, whimsical, and kinetic sculptures were created in collaboration with modern masters of paper folding; Robert J. Lang, Michael G. LaFosse and Beth Johnson. Their intricate folds have been transformed into monumental metal sculptures by Kevin Box and his studio team to inspire, educate and entertain audiences in the outdoor setting of public gardens. FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN is presented by Rosa’s Café.
View event website »Morris Arboretum & Gardens – Harvest Trains (Philadelphia, PA)
From refrigerated boxcars that carry bounties of fruit and other perishables, to grain cars that transport corn and wheat, come see the model harvest trains in our Garden Railway
View event website »Huntsville Botanical Garden – Festifall (Huntsville, AL)
It’s harvest time, and nothing says FALL quite like Festifall at the Garden! Our two-month celebration of the changing seasons features pumpkins, scarecrows, campouts, nature hikes, and more. As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change color, there’s no better place to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of autumn
View event website »Tucson Botanical Gardens – Enchanted Gardens Exhibit (Tucson, AZ)
Enchanted Gardens will feature 20 whimsical sculptures made from steel, copper, glass, and other natural materials. Garden fairies and larger than life critters will sit among the plants and flowers.
View event website »Tucson Botanical Gardens – La Calavera Catrina Exhibit (Tucson, AZ)
The 8 foot tall Catrinas are back at the Gardens! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us and visit the beautiful sculptures on display in the Barrio Garden as well as the Legacy Gallery which has a brand new, intimate ofrenda display and a monarch memory wall.
View event website »Annual Celebration at the Frederik Meijer Gardens: Chrysanthemums & More! (Grand Rapids, MI)
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in interior and exterior areas. Indoor exhibition highlights include varieties on display along the winding BISSELL Corridor and in the Grace Jarecki Seasonal Display Greenhouse. Outdoor plantings are featured in the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden, Michigan’s Farm Garden and Volunteer Tribute Garden. Tram rides and seasonal activities are available. Held by the Frederik Meijer Gardens.
View event website »Central Gardens of North Iowa – Fall Story Walk (Clear Lake, IA)
From September 15 through October 15, National Hispanic Heritage month will be celebrated with an interactive bilingual story! Start inside the main gate and follow the signs through the gardens to read a story. The StoryWalk® is a wonderful way for readers of all ages to combine literacy skills and healthy exercise while enjoying the surroundings. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition (VBPC) and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.
View event website »Tucson Botanical Gardens – Alien Invasion of the Plant Kind Exhibit (Tucson, AZ)
Pop culture is full of references to monstrous alien plants that invade worlds, but invasive plants can also take over our local ecosystem. Discover intergalactic plant invaders featured in sci-fi films, novels, and comics such as The Day of the Triffids and Little Shop of Horrors.
View event website »Tohono Chul – Glowing Pumpkins (Tucson, AZ)
Glowing Pumpkins: A Jack-O-Lantern Adventure, is an outdoor Halloween event featuring over 5,000+ hand-carved pumpkins! This one-of-a-kind walk-through experience is the must-see event of the fall season. Explore magical pathways of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds, and special effects. With classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs and superheroes, movie and pop culture icons. This family-friendly event has something for everyone. Make Glowing Pumpkins, A Jack-O-Lantern Adventure, your new annual family tradition!
View event website »Tulsa Botanic Garden – Autumn in the Botanic Garden (Tulsa, OK)
Our annual Autumn in the Botanic Garden festival kicks off Thursday, September 21 and runs through Sunday, October 31, 2023. The Garden will be open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with late hours (open until 8 p.m.) on Thursdays for Bands & Blooms, during Autumn in the Botanic Garden
View event website »Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden – International Plumeria Conference (Los Angeles, CA)
The Plumeria Society of America proudly announces the third International Plumeria Conference, the premier event for plumeria enthusiasts, growers, and professionals. Activities include lectures, workshops, panel discussions, demonstrations, and a specially-curated tour of the plumeria collection at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Its popular Plumeria Grove, the most extensive public collection in the American West, contains 112 plumeria plants comprising multiple species and new and old cultivars. The three-day conference, co-sponsored by the Plumeria Society of America and the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, will feature keynote speakers from the world of plumeria horticulture and botany, such as John Ingwersen and Doug Brunner, who own two of the largest plumeria nurseries in the U.S. Their behind-the-scenes insights and advice are invaluable. Twenty-five top plumeria experts will share their experience and wisdom with workshop topics like rooting, grafting, plumeria identification, pruning, fertilizer, pest control, and more. In addition, vendors will showcase the latest products and services related to plumeria care and maintenance. Attendees will also receive a pass each day to visit the Arboretum.
View event website »Tucson Botanical Gardens – Drawn to the Desert Exhibit (Tucson, AZ)
As far back as 50 and 70 CE, and prior to photography, botanical illustration was the only way to capture nature. Illustrations of plant life were used by pharmacists, scientists, researchers, doctors, and gardeners for identification and classification. Today, the art of botanical illustration continues, and we believe there is no better way to appreciate the beauty of a plant than to look deep into the pen, pencil, or paint stroke executed by artist, Joan McGann.
View event website »Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia – Full Moon Walk (Boyce, VA)
Explore the arboretum at night on a guided nature walk. Who knows what we’ll discover? Registration required.
View event website »Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia – Warbler Walk (Boyce, VA)
Late September/early October is close to the peak of fall songbird migration. Join Blandy Director and birding enthusiast Dr. Dave Carr in search of southbound warblers, vireos, hawks, and more! Registration required.
View event website »Native Plant Trust – Asters After Hours (Framingham, MA)
Stroll the woodlands of Garden in the Woods after hours during peak fall wildflower bloom. Garden admission, live music and light refreshment by Decanted Wine Truck, a local women-owned business, are included with registration.
View event website »Longwood Gardens – Chrysanthemum Festival (Kennett Square, PA)
Celebrate fall’s favorite flower—in its many forms, many hues, and many varieties—during our captivating Chrysanthemum Festival. Cherished for their exquisite beauty and delightfully distinct variations, chrysanthemums take center stage this season—and for very good reason. Complex by nature, chrysanthemums are divided into 13 classifications, each representing a distinct flower form, from the tiny pompon to the great irregular incurve—and all on full, radiant display.
View event website »Boyce Thompson Arboretum – Night Walk (Superior, AZ)
Summer nights come alive when you Walk on the Wild Side at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Families discover the unique sights, sounds, and smells of the Sonoran Desert’s nocturnal life as your flashlight beams along the trails. Learn from local partners, Liberty Wildlife, with live animal encounters and educational activities. Keep cool with a treat from Breezy Pops, available for purchase.
View event website »Denver Botanic Gardens – Beginner Bonsai (Denver, CO)
Are you mystified by the many centuries old Japanese tradition of bonsai? Join us for an entertaining and informative class that debunks the myths, fictions and misconceptions surrounding this living art form. Each participant receives a tree, pot, wire, soil and gravel for this hands-on experience of creating a finished bonsai to take home. Expert bonsai master Hal Sasaki and horticulturist Larry Jackel have designed and curated the content of this course.
View event website »Houston Botanic Garden – Flutter: The Monarch Butterfly Project (Houston, TX)
On Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, from 4-7 p.m., the Houston Botanic Garden and Open Dance Project will present the site-specific work “Flutter: The Monarch Butterfly Project” – a series of three half-hour, immersive contemporary dance performances – in the Susan Garver Family Discovery Garden. This family-friendly event includes after-hours access to the Susan Garver Family Discovery Garden and its many hands-on opportunities for learning and play. Food and beverage will be available for purchase, including savory options from Maria Rita’s Tex-Mex and dessert from Cupcake and a Smile.
View event website »Garfield Park Conservatory – Seed Saving Workshop (Chicago, IL)
This interactive workshop will review best practices for harvesting and storing seeds to maintain viability and guide participants, step by step, in preparing a limited selection of flower, herb and vegetable seeds from plants grown in the Conservatory’s Giving Garden for storage until the 2024 growing season. Weather permitting, the workshop may include a short visit to the Conservatory’s behind-the-scenes Giving Garden to see the mature plants and harvest a few seeds directly.
View event website »Tucson Botanical Gardens – Butterly Magic Exhibit (Tucson, AZ)
As southern Arizona’s first and only tropical butterfly exhibit, we are honored to have set the standard for how these amazing species can and should be displayed. Butterfly Magic’s ability to constantly change and evolve has kept it a staple of Tucson that can be revisited time and time again. It has truly been a magical 20 years, and we look forward to 20 more!
View event website »Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens – Sketchbook Design Class (VIRTUAL)
MONDAYS, OCTOBER 2 – 30. Botanical Observations: Designing a Sketchbook of Autumn Subjects. 6:30 – 8:30 PM. 5-week virtual series. Margaret Saylor, Botanical Artist and Illustrator. Let’s take a closer look at some of the wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world! Join Margaret Saylor virtually to draw (or paint) a new family of specimens each week as you create your sketchbook pages. Not only will you learn about that week’s botanical theme, but you’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Work in graphite, Micron pen, and/or watercolor. All levels welcome; some drawing experience helpful but not necessary. A recommended materials list is available for review prior to registration.
View event website »Atlanta Botanical Garden – Bulb Basics (Atlanta, GA)
Plan your beautiful spring and summer blooms now by learning about the best bulbs for each season and identifying the ideal planting times. Gather care tips and get answers to commonly asked bulb questions.
View event website »Birmingham Botanical Gardens – Composting Class (Birmingham, AL)
Discover the secrets of turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into “black gold” for your garden in this engaging and educational composting class. Join us for a hands-on experience that will teach you the art and science of composting, and equip you with the skills to transform organic materials into nutrient-rich compost to nourish your plants and reduce waste.
View event website »Memphis Botanic Garden – Fall Plant Sale (Memphis, TN)
The Fall Plant Sale features a curated selection of plants well suited for the Mid-South including hard-to-find natives, perennials, trees & shrubs, vegetables, annual flowers, pollinator plants, woodland ephemerals, and a wide variety of houseplants & tropicals.
View event website »Myriad Botanical Gardens – Pumpkinville (Oklahoma City, OK)
Pumpkinville, presented by OG&E, is Myriad Botanical Gardens largest annual festival and a beloved fall tradition for thousands of families. See the Gardens’ teams’ creative use of more than 30,000 pumpkins and gourds. The Children’s Garden is transformed into a magical space with imaginative displays and interactive elements at every turn.
View event website »Fall Bonsai Show at Meijer Gardens (Grand Rapids, MI)
See a variety of bonsai on display, from trees in early stages of training to lovely older trees. Watch bonsai artists at work and shop for bonsai trees as well as bonsai tools and supplies. Held at Meijer Gardens.
View event website »City Park Conservancy – Fall Garden Festival (New Orleans, LA)
OCTOBER 7, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Join us this fall for plant and garden product exhibits and sales, educational programs, music, arts & crafts, cooking demonstrations and MORE.
View event website »Bellevue Botanical Garden – Great Tree Lecture (Bellevue, WA)
Taught by Laura Watson in partnership with the Master Gardeners of King County. Using great photos and a friendly speaking style, Laura will describe her personal experiences living with ten great understory trees for the Pacific Northwest, all but one of which are listed on Great Plant Picks and included in The Tree Book by Michael Dirr and Keith Warren. Attendees will receive an informative list of great trees to try that includes cultural information. $10.50 BBGS & King County Master Gardener Members/$15 Non-Member.
View event website »Flamingo Gardens – Harvest Festival Weekends (Davie, FL)
Flamingo Gardens celebrates the arrival of fall in south Florida with Harvest Festival Weekends. Each Harvest Festival weekend in October is themed and will feature entertainment, fun activities, and specialty Fall foods; guests are encouraged to dress up to each week’s theme.
View event website »Tucson Botanical Gardens – Estate Planning Workshop (Tucson, AZ)
In this hour-long workshop, Beth Smith will explain the importance of estate planning and how to begin. She will describe how you can ensure that your future legacy accurately reflects your wishes for loved ones and community, and answer your questions.
View event website »The Morton Arboretum – Landscape Below Ground Conference (Lisle, IL)
In this international online or in person conference on tree root development in urban soils, learn about the latest science-based management strategies for establishing and maintaining trees’ roots in challenging urban situations. Top scientists and practitioners from around the world will present knowledge to help managers and policymakers choose, plant, and care for healthier, longer-lived trees by focusing on trees’ critical and vulnerable root systems.
View event website »Denver Botanic Gardens – Intersections Lecture (Denver, CO)
Onsite and Online. Smithsonian Institution staff illustrator Alice Tangerini presents a story of plant collecting and recording. As the worlds of illustration and graphic design become increasingly digitized, don t miss this opportunity to learn from Tangerini s five decades of experience working side-by-side scientists, artists, curators and collection managers.
View event website »Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia – Riparian Buffer Workshop for Landowners (Boyce, VA)
Join the Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District, the VA Department of Forestry, and the Piedmont Environmental Council for a workshop on riparian forest buffers. Learn about the importance of these buffers as a tool to improve water quality in our local watersheds and explore sources of funding for implementing buffers on your property.
View event website »Columbus African Violet Society Annual Show and Sale (Columbus, OH)
The Columbus African Violet Society will be hosting its annual show and sale of African violets and gesneriads. "Culinary Violets: What's in Your Pot?" is the theme for this year's show. The show will be held at Beechwold Christian Church in Columbus, OH on Friday, October 13, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 14, 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. The event is free.
View event website »Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia – Spooky Arboretum Night Hike ( Boyce, VA)
Find out all about bugs, bats, and things that go “bump” in the night as you explore the arboretum with a naturalist. Family-friendly! Registration Required.
View event website »Clovis Botanical Garden – Fall Plant Sale (Clovis, CA)
Fall Plant Sale from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clovis Botanical Garden. Come and fill your garden with fall plants October 14.
View event website »Heathcote Botanical Gardens – Fall Garden Festival (Fort Pierce, FL)
Heathcote’s Fall Garden Festival is fast approaching! We are growing lots of plants in our propagation area as well the number of vendors joining us for our weekend of fun! In addition, there will be lots of opportunities to learn from one of the many educational and arts activities that will be occurring! It’s a weekend you won’t want to miss! October 14th and 15th from 9am- 4pm.
View event website »Botanical Garden of the Ozarks – Botanical Sketching Workshop (Fayetteville, AK)
Join Caite and Karla as they head into the Gardens with their sketchbooks! The two will be leading casual drawing sessions intended to deepen awareness and appreciation for plants and to gain the many benefits of the drawing process. Beginners can start a new lifelong skill, while advanced artists can build on prior experiences. All will benefit from the community of shared interests as we take to the Gardens for some dedicated time with the plants. Sketchbooks and drawing tools will be provided, or you may bring your own. Sessions can be completely self-guided, or Caite and Karla will provide guidance, especially for those new to drawing. No prior skills needed!
View event website »Ashton Gardens – Scarecrow Festival (Lehi, UT)
Join us this fall in the Ashton Gardens for our popular Scarecrow Festival. Enjoy the beautiful autumn colors in the expansive 50-acre gardens and dozens of imaginative scarecrows built and submitted by the community. Visit on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday to enjoy activities, vendors, and food! Festival is included with regular garden admission and FREE for Thanksgiving Point Members. October 16-21, 2023
View event website »Casa Romantica – Succulent Wreath Workshop (San Clemente, CA)
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is hosting a succulent workshop. Create a succulent wreath inspired by Southwest plants on October 18, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
View event website »Anniston Gardens – Cool Weather Vegetable Gardening (Anniston, AL)
Join the Longleaf Botanical Gardens this Third Thursday to better understand the basics of planting a cool-weather vegetable garden. Master Gardener Elizabeth York will focus specifically on Alabama gardens.
View event website »Northland Arboretum – Haunted Trail (Baxter, MN)
Walk the spooky, scary trails at the Northland Arboretum for our 21st annual Haunted Trail fundraiser! With low, high, and insane scare options, there's certainly enough fun for everyone. The artistry and creativity won't disappoint, and the terrifying trails will make your hair stand on end. The trail ends with games, treats and entertainment. Concessions are available at the beginning of the trail and are cash-only.
View event website »Exhibition at the Frederik Meijer Gardens: Forest of Dreams – Contemporary Tree Sculpture (Grand Rapids, MI)
Forest of Dreams: Contemporary Tree Sculpture will explore various associations and dimensions of trees—among them metaphorical, ecological, mythological, and personal. Within the context of Meijer Gardens, where trees define the art viewing experience, this exhibition will have a particularly strong resonance. The exhibition will feature works from artists in the permanent collection, such as Louise Bourgeois, Michele Oka Doner, and Ai Weiwei, as well as several artists never before exhibited here including Nick Cave and Rona Pondick. Held at the Frederik Meijer Gardens.
View event website »Maryland Fall Home & Garden + Craft Show (Lutherville-Timonium, MD)
Attend the Maryland Home & Garden + Craft Show this fall at the Timonium Fairgrounds. See ways to make your home and garden the best that it can be!
View event website »Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia – Winter Migrants Bird Walk (Boyce, VA)
Around this time of year, birds from northern forests fly south in search of overwintering grounds. Join Blandy Director and birding enthusiast Dr. Dave Carr in search of juncos, sparrows, finches, Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, and more! Registration required.
View event website »The Hudson Gardens – Rose Care Class (Littleton, CO)
Preparing your roses for winter is the key to growing those fabulous flowers in the spring. Peggy Williams, Master Rosarian with the American Rose Society and member of the Denver Rose Society will teach you why fall and winter care keeps your roses healthy from year to year and how to prepare new rose beds for spring planting. A recommended list of roses that do well along the Front Range and higher altitudes will be included in the program.
View event website »Lockerly Arboretum – Growing Citrus in Georgia Class (Milledgeville, GA)
This class will focus on choosing the right varieties of citrus for middle Georgia, as well as providing tips on fertilizing, pest control and uses of fruit. The class will be taught by Tom McClendon, president of the Southeastern Palm Society and author of several publications on subtropical plants, including Hardy Citrus for the Southeast.
View event website »Edison & Ford Winter Estates – Fall Floral Arrangement Workshop (Fort Myers, FL)
Embrace the enchanting colors and textures of autumn with our Fall Floral Arrangement Class, hosted by the talented Anita Singh from Flowers by Anita. Join us on October 22nd, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, at the breathtaking Edison Ford Estates.
View event website »Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia – Native Owls and Their Pellets (Boyce, VA)
Find out all about native owls with Dr. Belinda Burwell from Wildlife Veterinary Care! After a short talk about native owls, participants will dissect a regurgitated owl pellet to see what small animals the owls eat. Registration required.
View event website »Nebraska Statewide Arboretum – Plants and Pints (Ashland, NE)
You're invited to an evening of conversation and connection with the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum at Glacial Till Cider House & Tasting Room in Ashland (1419 Silver St.). We'll have a cash bar and hors d'oeuvres to enjoy, along with brief update from NSA Executive Director Hanna Pinneo.
View event website »Missouri Botanical Garden – Speaker Series: Gardening Can Be Murder (St. Louis, MO)
With their deadly plants, razor-sharp shears, shady corners, and ready-made burial sites, gardens make an ideal scene for a murder mystery. Join Marta McDowell, a writer, gardener, and avid mystery reader, in exploring the many ways in which writers—from Edgar Allen Poe and Wilkie Collins to Agatha Christie and some of today’s top crime fiction authors—have found inspiration in the sinister side of gardening. McDowell’s new book, Gardening Can Be Murder, debuts on September 5 and will be available from the Garden Gate Shop. Book signing to follow.
View event website »Mobile Botanical Gardens – Fall Plant Sale (Mobile, AL)
Get the best plants for your Gulf Coast garden! Plant list will be available online two weeks prior to sale. Thursday, October 26th, 9am – 3pm; Friday, October 27th, 9am – 3pm; Saturday, October 28th, 9am – 3pm
View event website »Ambler Arboretum – Horticulture Hike (Ambler, PA)
Horticulture hikes are horticulture intensive tours with Arboretum Director Kathy Salisbury and Tyler School of Art and Architecture Greenhouse Education and Research Complex Manager Benjamin Snyder. A theme will be chosen each month. Participants will explore plant identification, use and culture, and more. Think scientific names, distinctive traits, phenology, seasonal interest, distinguishing look alike plants and practicing using various resources for identification.
View event website »Gamble Garden – Halloween Festival (Palo Alto, CA)
HALLOWEEN 2023: FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! Don your capes, round glasses, magical hats and fly yourselves to Diagon Garden this Halloween. We will be celebrating with a display of wands, confectionery, balloon art, fun crafts and much more. The Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo will showcase live owls for our learning astonishment! Write a letter and see if these owls will carry your messages to the recipient? Come to this Halloween fundraiser at Gamble Garden and find out!
View event website »Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden – Fall Foliage Festival (Federal Way, WA)
Celebrate autumn at our Fall Foliage Festival that features tours, plant talks, and plant sales. Admission is FREE!
View event website »Wildflower Center – Foraging for Native Edibles (Austin, TX)
Fruits and flowers everywhere, but not a bite to eat? This class will help you reconnect with the land by learning foraging skills and how to ID native plants that are safe for your palate, such as prickly pear and Texas persimmon. Not only will you be primed to dress your salad and fill your snack bag with local native plants, but learning to forage will make your forays into nature richer as you tune in to the land around you.
View event website »Shangri La Gardens – Autumn Fair (Orange, TX)
Autumn Fair is a family event to celebrate the season and all that is associated with it. The day begins at 10:30 a.m. with multiple family-friendly opportunities for hands-on activities. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in a scavenger hunt, tackle our Shangri La Gardens obstacle course, decorate pumpkins, enjoy a hayride, investigate some of the critters that call Shangri La Gardens home, cruise Adam’s Bayou on a pontoon boat ride and much more!
View event website »Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden – Trick or Trees (De Moines, IA)
This festive, family-friendly event includes activities, entertainment, and trick-or-treating in the Garden. Visitors can participate in creeptastic educational activities about trees and spooky botanicals. Costumes are encouraged!
View event website »Native Plant Trust – The Seed Keeper (Framingham, MA)
Join author Diane Wilson (Dakota) at the Cambridge Foundry in Kendall Square, Cambridge, for a conversation about her award-winning book, The Seed Keeper. A haunting novel spanning several generations, The Seed Keeper follows a Dakota family’s struggle to preserve their way of life, and their sacrifices to protect what matters most. As Americans of all backgrounds awaken to the importance of storing seeds for future generations, The Seed Keeper unfolds a timeless story of our relationship to seeds. The talk will be followed by a book-signing.
View event website »Mount Pigsah Arboretum – Mushroom Festival (Eugene, OR)
In partnership with the Cascade Mycological Society and Lane Community College, Mount Pisgah Arboretum is excited to present the 2023 Mushroom Festival. Tickets will be by pre-sale only, opening in late-September. Festival Activities: A Huge Mushroom exhibit, Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms Display, Live Music, Guided Nature Walks by local naturalists, Mushroom Vendors, Kids' Activities and Hayrides
View event website »Goodell Gardens & Homestead – Beauty Beyond Blooms (Edinboro, PA)
Our public programs provide an opportunity for visitors of all ages to come together to deepen their understanding of the connections between botany, horticulture, history, culture, and the natural world. In our quest for dazzling blooms, we often overlook the enchanting beauty of non-flowering plants. In these exciting sessions, we will explore the remarkable diversity of ferns, mosses, and conifers. Participants will learn how to recognize several distinctive species, and ways to incorporate their charm into the landscape. With their high tolerance for shade and low maintenance requirements, these ancient plants have so much to offer!
View event website »Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia – Around the World in Ten Trees (Boyce, VA)
Got the travel bug? Here’s your chance to see spectacular trees from around the world without leaving Virginia! Find out about the ecology and cultural significance of trees from Asia, Europe, North Africa, and across North America as you explore the arboretum with a naturalist. Depending on how fast we walk, we’ll see somewhere between eight and ten trees. Free, but registration is required.
View event website »UC Riverside Botanic Gardens – Art in the Gardens (Riverside, CA)
10am-3pm, University of California Riverside (UCR) Botanic Gardens will host an outreach event where curated items from local artisans are offered for sale. Come spend a pleasant afternoon strolling through Alder Canyon, where California artists and craftspersons are showcased representing a variety of media including ceramics, jewelry, mosaics, metal work, fiber arts, wood, and photography. Art in the Gardens is a great opportunity to shop from local artists while supporting the programs and activities of the UCR Botanic Gardens.
View event website »Red Butte Garden – Fall Orchid Show (Salt Lake City, UT)
Join the Utah Orchid Society for a dazzling display of both common and exotic orchid varieties. Society members will share methods for keeping plants healthy and happy, and provide troubleshooting advice for budding orchid enthusiasts. A large selection of both plants and pottery will be on sale for those interested in starting their own collection. One of the largest orchid show displays in Utah.
View event website »Monrovia Historical Museum – Annual Native Plant Sale (Monrovia, CA)
For many years our California Native Plant Society San Gabriel Mountains chapter has conducted an annual sale of native plants suitable for gardens in our area. A good variety of reasonably priced California native plants and wildflower seeds appropriate for gardens in the Los Angeles basin will be available, including plants for attracting birds and butterflies to your home garden. Knowledgeable chapter members will be on hand to answer questions. We obtain our plants from high-quality local nurseries specializing in native plants.
View event website »University of California Riverside (UCR) Botanic Gardens – Art in the Gardens (Riverside, CA)
University of California Riverside (UCR) Botanic Gardens will host an outreach event where curated items from local artisans are offered for sale. Come spend a pleasant afternoon strolling through Alder Canyon, where California artists and craftspersons are showcased representing a variety of media including ceramics, jewelry, mosaics, metal work, fiber arts, wood, and photography. Art in the Gardens is a great opportunity to shop from local artists while supporting the programs and activities of the UCR Botanic Gardens.
View event website »Native Plant Talk – The Herbaria Series (Framingham, MA)
Join leaders of herbaria across New England to learn what herbaria are, why they exist, their contributions to botany, and how they are maintained. Each of these four experiences offer a unique opportunity to explore facilities that are usually only accessed by students and researchers.
View event website »Tucson Botanical Gardens – Día de los Muertos Celebración (Tucson, AZ)
Join us on Sunday, November 5th to celebrate Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, in TBG’s beloved Nuestro Jardín, our Barrio Garden. Enjoy festive floral displays and an ofrenda, a community altar to honor the lives of family and friends who have passed. Enjoy mariachi music, crafting workshops, and educational programming for all ages.
View event website »Tucson Botanical Gardens – Morning Paper Marigold Workshop (Tucson, AZ)
Join Sandy Luna from Luna’s Paper Designs LLC to celebrate Day of the Dead by making an iconic crepe paper flower Marigold or Cempasuchil Mexican name to decorate your altar. This flower has been for centuries in Mexican culture and traditions during Dia de Muertos. The name was given after the pre- Hispanic Aztec ritual tied to the Goddess Mictecacihuatl or the lady of the Dead who allowed spirits to travel back to earth to commune with family members.
View event website »Tucson Botanical Gardens – Afternoon Paper Marigold Workshop (Tucson, AZ)
Join Sandy Luna from Luna’s Paper Designs LLC to celebrate Day of the Dead by making an iconic crepe paper flower Marigold or Cempasuchil Mexican name to decorate your altar. This flower has been for centuries in Mexican culture and traditions during Dia de Muertos. The name was given after the pre- Hispanic Aztec ritual tied to the Goddess Mictecacihuatl or the lady of the Dead who allowed spirits to travel back to earth to commune with family members.
View event website »Hoyt Arboretum – Fall Mushroom Discovery (Portland, OR)
Discover the fascinating and fun world of mushrooms! The program will start with an indoor introduction to the ecological roles of fungi, their forms, how they eat, reproduce and the basics of identification. The talk will be followed by a casual walk outdoors on the Arboretum trails to carefully observe and explore the species commonly found at Hoyt and in the Pacific Northwest during the fall season! See mushrooms in their natural habitat and start practicing those new fall mushroom ID skills!
View event website »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.
View event website »Native Plant Society of Texas – Fall Symposium (Nacogdoches, TX)
Plenary session with Matt Buckingham on Friday morning that will segue into a day of field trips around the region. Speakers and panel sessions will be held throughout the day on Saturday, and an awards banquet on Saturday night. The Fredonia Hotel and Convention Center will serve as the symposium headquarters with NPSOT group-rate lodging available.
View event website »Japanese Friendship Garden – Shinrin-yoku Workshop (Phoenix, AZ)
Nature therapy, also known as Shinrin-Yoku (森林浴 ) or forest bathing, is a Japanese practice that involves immersing oneself in the natural world to enhance overall well-being. During a forest bathing session guided by Judy, you will have the opportunity to fully connect with nature and yourself by mindfully engaging all your senses. Forest bathing sessions are suitable for individuals of all fitness levels and involve a leisurely walk that emphasizes sensory awareness. Nov 14, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
View event website »Native Plant Talk – Your Story in Seed (Framingham, MA)
Artist-miniaturist Sergey Jivetin returns to Garden in the Woods to hand-engrave seeds with illustrations based on narratives about plants. By pre-registration only, a limited number of time slots are available for registrants to bring in a seed and have it engraved with their personal story. Jivetin’s work is in the permanent collections of many public institutions including the Smithsonian, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Dallas Museum of Art.
View event website »Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia – Snow Bird Walk (Boyce, VA)
Our winter residents have come home to roost! Join Blandy director and birding enthusiast Dr. Dave Carr in search of Purple Finches, Pine Siskins, Northern Harriers, and others. Registration required.
View event website »Maui Nui Botanical Gardens – Native Wreath Making (Kahului, HI)
Make a holiday wreath with living, growing native plants OR cut, green, and dried native plants. Living wreaths will grow outdoors for several months or years if watered regularly, and cut foliage wreaths need no further care! Join Executive Director Tamara Sherrill and Horticulturalist Emmely Felipe in this annual Maui Nui Botanical Gardens tradition.
View event website »Amarillo Botanical Gardens – Christmas in the Gardens (Amarillo, TX)
Christmas in the Gardens will be open Thursdays through Sundays from 6:00p-8:30p. From the 14th – 23rd of December we will be open every day!! Didn’t get the chance to come see us we will have one extra day on the 26th of December!!
View event website »Maryland Spring Home & Garden + Craft Show (Lutherville-Timonium, MD)
Mart your calendars! The Maryland Spring Home & Garden + Craft show will be in March of 2024 at the Timonium Fairgrounds.
View event website »Oregon Garden – Digging in the Dirt (Silverton, OR)
Each year, The Oregon Garden’s horticulture staff grows tens of thousands of annuals to be enjoyed by our visitors! Help us kick off the spring planting season and leave your mark on the Garden when you spend the morning planting annuals with us. Your work is rewarded with a bottomless mimosa bar, brunch buffet, live music and a bag full of goodies to take home!
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