| Mar. 27: |
Create a Spring Flower-Pot
Tuesday, March 27, 10:00 – 12:00 p.m.
What could be more promising than a pot full of early spring bulbs in bloom? We will
pot-up Narcissus, Iris or Grape Hyacinth in a hand thrown bulb pan from the pottery
of Ben Wolff. $45 members/$55 non-members. |
| Apr. 4: |
Gardening at Greenwood
Wednesday, April 4, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Get outside! Spend some time outdoors with Greenwood’s horticultural team, and
help us prepare the garden for spring. We will provide tools and lively team spirit!
Everyone is welcome. |
| Apr. 11: |
Composting and Division Demonstration
Wednesday, April 11, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
What could encourage spring clean-up more than a new compost bin? Learn from Louis Bauer, Greenwood’s Director of Horticulture, about helpful tips on clean-up and composting. Then see how to keep perennial borders in shape by dividing and re-setting perennials. Free to members/$10 non-members. |
| Apr. 28: |
Birdwatching at the Garden
Saturday, April 28, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Ramble through the varied habitats of the Garden with the aim of identifying birds through sight and sound.
Binoculars, bird guides and walking shoes are recommended. This program is for the beginning birder (although more experienced birders are welcome). $10 members/$15 non-members. |
| May 5: |
Trough Making Workshop
Saturday, May 5, 10:00 a.m. – noon
Back by popular demand - and one of our most popular workshops. Hand-made Alpine rustic troughs are perfect for displaying rock garden miniatures or whatever you like. In this hands-on workshop, we will assemble a form and fill it with 'hypertufa' concrete. We will keep it here to harden and you can arrange a return visit to pick it up. This is a great opportunity to add another container to your garden. $35 members/$45 non-members. |
| May 12: |
Literary Moments in the Garden
Saturday, May 12, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Explore favorite passages from literature poetry or prose on the subject of gardens. You are encouraged to bring some of your favorite selections to share with the group. There will also be opportunities for self-expression. Please bring a pen and pad of paper along with your selections for reading. Everyone is welcome. |
| June 2: |
Fragrance In the Garden
Saturday, June 2, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Fragrance adds so much so much to the enjoyment of a garden. On our stroll through the garden, we will ‘stop and smell the roses’, and many other pleasant scents found throughout Greenwood’s 28-acre landscape. Free to members/ $10 non-members. |
| June 19: |
Choosing Groundcovers
Tuesday, June 19, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Groundcovers are like the carpet in your house; there are many choices that can provide a range of effects. Louis Bauer, Greenwood’s Director of Horticulture, will explain the differences and impact on the long-term enjoyment and sustainability of the garden. We will see a great many new choices have been recently planted at Greenwood. Free to members/ $10 non-members. |
Ongoing May
through October: |
Guided Tours of Greenwood Gardens
Guided tours of Greenwood Gardens will be available from May through late October. Learn about Greenwood's colorful history while experiencing the seasonal blooms in the 28-acre historic and nationally significant landscape. Tours are available every Thursday at 2:00 p.m., and the first Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Free to Greenwood members and children under 12. $10 per person for non-members. Please call for reservations. |
