Gardening classes & workshops in Philadelphia

Every upcoming gardening class, hands-on workshop, and lecture at the Philadelphia area's public gardens and arboreta: Mt. Cuba Center, Tyler Arboretum, Bartram's Garden, the Scott Arboretum, Awbury, and more. Pulled from each garden's own calendar and refreshed every week. Browse the full event calendar for everything else happening in Philly's gardens.

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Garden workshops and classes in Philadelphia

Make Your Own Herbal Mocktails: A Home Herbalism Workshop — PHS (various locations), Philadelphia, PA — Sunday, July 26, 2026, 10 AM

Science Series — Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA — Sunday, July 26, 2026, 1 PM. Free with Gardens admission. Learn about one of our many plant research and conservation projects and meet the talented staff behind the work.

Gardens as Learning Labs: Using Nature to Teach Science and Environmental Literacy through STEELS — Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA — Monday, July 27, 2026, 9 AM. Learn how to use natural phenomena to engage your students inside and outside the classroom, all while earning 25 Act 48 hours. Registration closed.

Summer Storytime (All Ages) — Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon, PA — Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 10 AM. Join us for a special tree-themed storytime with Tredyffrin Public Library! TUESDAY, JULY 28 Summer Storytime (All Ages) 10:00–10:30 AM Special tree-mendous storytime with Tredyffrin Public Library! J

Floral Craft and Personal Flowers — Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA — Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 5 PM. From corsages to boutonnieres to bouquets, learn the techniques to create beautiful accessories for every occasion. Registration closed.

Nature at Night: Owls — Tyler Arboretum, Media, PA — Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 6 PM. Nature at Night – Experience Tyler Arboretum after hours through a series of family-friendly summer evenings filled with wildlife encounters, outdoor adventures, guided experiences, and memorable mome

Pressed Flower Workshop at South Street — PHS (various locations), Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 6 PM

Art in Bloom: Georgia O'Keefe — Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA — Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 3 PM. Immerse yourself in the luminous, nature-inspired world of Georgia O’Keeffe in this captivating floral design class that celebrates the beauty of bold simplicity.

July Community Planning Meeting — Awbury Arboretum, Germantown, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, July 30, 2026, 6 PM. Summer is in full swing at Awbury Arboretum! While the season may bring a slower pace for some, it’s one of the busiest times of year across the Arboretum. From caring for young trees and tending gard

Mushroom Walk — Tyler Arboretum, Media, PA — Saturday, August 1, 2026, 9:30 AM. FOR ADULTS AND TEENS AGES 12-17 Discover the hidden world of fungi on Tyler’s trails. Spot mushrooms, bracket fungi, and other fascinating species as they emerge from leaf litter, logs, and soil. Your

Sustainable Garden Practices — Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA — Monday, August 3, 2026, 6 PM. Learn about common native plants, how to reduce environmental impact through proper fertilization, and discover winterizing techniques that benefit your garden.

Summer Storytime (All Ages) — Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon, PA — Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 10 AM. @ Nature-themed stories and outdoor fun at Jenkins! Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Join us for a nature-themed read aloud in Jenkins’ very own secret garden—the Explorer Garden. Enjoy a morning out

Plant Power Hour — Kensington Engagement Center, Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 5 PM. Join us for a weekly plant power hour every Tuesday from 5PM-6PM at the Kensington Engagement Center! Each week we’ll be highlighting a new plant and providing seeds for use in your own garden. Eat a

Pop-Up Event: Making a Meadow Home Garden 101 at Goodly Gardens, Lansdale, PA — Hardy Plant Society (various venues), Philadelphia region, PA — Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 10 AM. Pop-Up Events

Little Explorers: Water! — Bartram’s Garden Courtyard, Coach House and Barn, Philadelphia — Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 10 AM. Cool off with fun activities under the sprinklers. Dress for mess! ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, March through November, 10-11:30am. Join us for exploration, a

Learn to Draw a Hummingbird With Colored Pencils (Online) — Mt. Cuba Center, Hockessin, DE — Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 5 PM. Join artist and budding naturalist, Emma Brittain, as she guides you in discovering the art of identifying subtle colors and enhancing the vibrancy of your drawings. In this class, participants will l

Gardening in Small Spaces — Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA — Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 5:30 PM. Explore creative and practical approaches to gardening in small spaces, both indoors and outdoors, during this comprehensive course.

Garden to Vase: Cut Flower Workshop — Winterthur, Winterthur, DE — Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 5:30 PM. Snip fresh flowers from our garden, hear about H. F. du Pont’s floral legacy, and design a take-home arrangement in Winterthur’s historic greenhouse complex with Natasha Vadas, horticulturist. Registr

Enhancing Life in the Soil — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Thursday, August 6, 2026, 9 AM. Healthy native plant communities depend on soils that are biologically active, structurally sound, and contain required organic matter. In this full day, hands-on class, explore the living world benea

Designing with Water in the Landscape — Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA — Thursday, August 6, 2026, 6 PM. Fully online. Explore the art and science of integrating water into landscape and garden design during this comprehensive course led by Nick Arcuri and Nicole Roche.

Exploring Caterpillar Ecology and How to Support Them in Your Landscape — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Friday, August 7, 2026, 9 AM. This course bridges the gap between caterpillar ecology and backyard conservation. Dr. Ellen Lake will guide you through fascinating aspects of caterpillar biology and discuss the critical ecosystem s

Exploring Caterpillar Ecology and How to Support Them in Your Landscape (Online) — Mt. Cuba Center, Hockessin, DE — Friday, August 7, 2026, 9 AM. This course bridges the gap between caterpillar ecology and backyard conservation. Dr. Ellen Lake will guide you through fascinating aspects of caterpillar biology and discuss the critical ecosystem s

Garden Design Workshop — Chanticleer, Wayne, PA — Saturday, August 8, 2026, All day. Sold Ou t – Learn about designing gardens with highly acclaimed British designer, Annie Guilfoyle. This carefully crafted course will guide you through each stage of the design process, beginning with

Bird Walk Along the Wissahickon (Part 2) with Troy Bynum — Cresheim Trailhead, Philadelphia — Saturday, August 8, 2026, 8 AM. Meeting at Cresheim Trailhead (W Allens Ln and Lincoln Dr) Get to know the birds of Wissahickon Valley Park through this four-part guided bird walk series, hosted by Troy Bynum of TB Wildlife Photogra

Pressed Flower Art — Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA — Saturday, August 8, 2026, 10 AM. Get creative with beautiful summer blooms in the hands-on workshop. This workshop is designed for adults and children (ages 5-14) to learn together. Sold out - join the waitlist.

Gardening for Ecological Resilience Tour — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Saturday, August 8, 2026, 10:30 AM. Take an in-depth look at the gardens, discover how to create sustainable landscapes with native plants, and learn effective techniques for gardening for ecological resilience. This 2-hour tour expands

Cyanotype/Anthotype Printing — Bartram’s Garden Barn, Southwest Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, August 8, 2026, 12 PM. This event was previously scheduled for July 18. Use nature & sunlight to create cyanotypes and learn how to make anthotypes using natural plant pigments & household ingredients in this hands-on make

Natural Cordage Basketry Workshop — Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA — Saturday, August 8, 2026, 1:30 PM. Practice the heritage craft of cordage, using the tactile rhythm of twisting and stitching plant fibers to create a basket to take home.

Pop-Up Event: Susan’s Summer Garden, Wyndmoor, PA — Hardy Plant Society (various venues), Philadelphia region, PA — Monday, August 10, 2026, 10 AM. Pop-Up Events

Summer Storytime (All Ages) — Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon, PA — Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10 AM. Nature-themed stories and outdoor fun at Jenkins! Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Join us for a nature-themed read aloud in Jenkins’ very own secret garden—the Explorer Garden. Enjoy a morning out a

Plant Power Hour — Kensington Engagement Center, Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 5 PM. Join us for a weekly plant power hour every Tuesday from 5PM-6PM at the Kensington Engagement Center! Each week we’ll be highlighting a new plant and providing seeds for use in your own garden. Eat a

Nature at Night: Wild Neighbors — Tyler Arboretum, Media, PA — Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6 PM. Nature at Night – Experience Tyler Arboretum after hours through a series of family-friendly summer evenings filled with wildlife encounters, outdoor adventures, guided experiences, and memorable mome

Garden & Estate Insider: Flower Arrangements: Bring the Outside In — Winterthur, Winterthur, DE — Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 10:30 AM. Join Brandy Watts, library director, to learn about the history of bouquets and floral decor. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insi

Know To Grow: Start with Soil: Building Healthier Gardens from the Ground Up with Jacob Chalfin — PHS (various locations), Philadelphia, PA — Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 5 PM

Heroes of the Night: Highlights from Mt. Cuba’s Moth Study (Online) — Mt. Cuba Center, Hockessin, DE — Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6 PM. Often overlooked in favor of their daytime counterparts, moths and their caterpillars are the unsung champions of our local ecosystems. While North America boasts thousands more moth species than butt

Moth Night — Tyler Arboretum, Media, PA — Friday, August 14, 2026, 9 PM. FOR ADULTS 18+ AND TEENS AGES 13-17 Step into the nighttime world and discover what’s flying after dark! Explore moths and other nocturnal insects during an evening of mothing. Gather around light sta

Garden Share Guest Pass Day — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Sunday, August 16, 2026, 10 AM. Share the beauty of Mt. Cuba Center! Experience the gardens with a friend during our special Garden Share Guest Pass Days when you can enjoy two-for-one general admission! Whether you’re introducing a

Terrarium Workshop at Manayunk — PHS (various locations), Philadelphia, PA — Monday, August 17, 2026, 6 PM

Plant Power Hour — Kensington Engagement Center, Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 5 PM. Join us for a weekly plant power hour every Tuesday from 5PM-6PM at the Kensington Engagement Center! Each week we’ll be highlighting a new plant and providing seeds for use in your own garden. Eat a

Terrarium Workshop at South Street — PHS (various locations), Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 6 PM

Little Explorers: What’s Buzzing and Blooming? — Bartram’s Garden Courtyard, Coach House and Barn, Philadelphia — Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 10 AM. Who knows what we’ll find in the Garden? Come with us to explore. ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, March through November, 10-11:30am. Join us for exploration, a g

Garden & Estate Insider: Ferns of Winterthur — Winterthur, Winterthur, DE — Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 10:30 AM. Discover how to identify and select ferns for your garden with Linda Eirhart, Alice Cary Brown Director of Garden. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited exper

Garden to Vase: Modern Mechanics — Winterthur, Winterthur, DE — Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 5:30 PM. Create a beautiful arrangement using a design armature as the structural base, contrasting the soft organic lines of fresh flowers with an architectural, contemporary form. Registration required by Au

Upcycle Food Waste with Black Soldier Flies — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Thursday, August 20, 2026, 1 PM. Roughly 1/3 of the food we produce ends up in a landfill. Learn how to fight food waste using the black soldier fly! These incredible insects eat spoiled food and produce two amazing outputs: protein-

Upcycle Food Waste with Black Soldier Flies (Online) — Mt. Cuba Center, Hockessin, DE — Thursday, August 20, 2026, 1 PM. Roughly 1/3 of the food we produce ends up in a landfill. Learn how to fight food waste using the black soldier fly! These incredible insects eat spoiled food and produce two amazing outputs: protein-

Pop-Up Event: Leaf Casting Workshop with Louise Clarke in Wyndmoor, PA — Hardy Plant Society (various venues), Philadelphia region, PA — Thursday, August 20, 2026, 1 PM. Pop-Up Events

Gardening for Birds — Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon, PA — Thursday, August 20, 2026, 7 PM. @ Transform your garden into a vibrant sanctuary for local birds! Explore how to select native plants, provide natural food sources, and create layered landscapes that offer shelter and nesting spaces

Ambler Arboretum: Summer Director’s Walk — Ambler Arboretum of Temple University, Ambler, PA — Friday, August 21, 2026, All day. During these outdoor explorations we will discuss ongoing projects, history of the campus and gardens and upcoming events while we explore the gardens seeing what is in bloom or interesting at the tim

Create an Ecological Garden Design for Homeowners — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Friday, August 21, 2026, 10 AM. Whether you’re envisioning a full garden transformation or designing a new planting area, join seasoned landscape designer Michael Blacketer to explore the core principles of ecological garden design.

The Way of Art Tea: A Tea Ceremony and Flower Arrangement Class — Chanticleer, Wayne, PA — Saturday, August 22, 2026, All day

Gardening for Ecological Resilience Tour — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Saturday, August 22, 2026, 10:30 AM. Take an in-depth look at the gardens, discover how to create sustainable landscapes with native plants, and learn effective techniques for gardening for ecological resilience. This 2-hour tour expands

Fungadelphia — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, August 22, 2026, 11 AM. The Philadelphia Mycology Club is returning to the Schuylkill Center with Fungadelphia. This annual festival will feature hikes, live music, workshops and games. Learn more and sign up with the Philad

Pop-Up Event: Leaf Casting Workshop with Louise Clarke in Wyndmoor, PA — Hardy Plant Society (various venues), Philadelphia region, PA — Saturday, August 22, 2026, 1 PM. Pop-Up Events September 2026

Late Season Garden Care — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Sunday, August 23, 2026, 1 PM. The end of summer is traditionally seen as the end of the gardening season, but in the ecological garden, the gardening season is year-round. Perennial division, structural pruning, and invasive manag

Plant Power Hour — Kensington Engagement Center, Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 5 PM. Join us for a weekly plant power hour every Tuesday from 5PM-6PM at the Kensington Engagement Center! Each week we’ll be highlighting a new plant and providing seeds for use in your own garden. Eat a

Nature at Night: Bats! — Tyler Arboretum, Media, PA — Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 7 PM. Nature at Night – Experience Tyler Arboretum after hours through a series of family-friendly summer evenings filled with wildlife encounters, outdoor adventures, guided experiences, and memorable mome

Inviting Wildlife into the Garden: Hybrid Learning — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 10 AM. Transform your landscape into a thriving habitat that supports birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and a wide variety of beneficial insects. This immersive course blends ecological understanding wit

Garden & Estate Insider: The Past and Present Cutting Gardens — Winterthur, Winterthur, DE — Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 10:30 AM. Learn about the history of the cutting gardens and what is happening in the area today from Natasha Vadas, horticulturist. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invit

Botany for Gardeners — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Thursday, August 27, 2026, 10 AM. A deeper understanding of plant biology can transform the way you garden and help you recognize and identify native plants more readily. Explore the fascinating inner workings of the plant world—from

Why Fall Leaves Add Value to Your Garden — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Thursday, August 27, 2026, 4 PM. Every fall, homeowners face the same question: rake, mulch, or leave the leaves? Join Dr. Max Ferlauto, State Entomologist for the Maryland Natural Heritage Program, for an eye-opening exploration aro

Botanical Sun Printing: Section A — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Saturday, August 29, 2026, 10 AM. Cyanotype, also known as sun prints, is a camera-less photographic process that uses light, chemistry, and nature to create striking blue-and-white images. In this hands-on class, explore how this his

Introduction to Water-Wise Gardening — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Saturday, August 29, 2026, 10 AM. Discover simple, practical changes to create a more resilient garden in a changing climate—while helping to protect the health of your local watershed. This introductory class is designed for anyone c

Sassafras Harvest: Awbury Food Forest Workshop — Awbury Arboretum, Germantown, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, August 29, 2026, 5 PM. Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 5:00–6:30 PMEnglish Landscape at Awbury Arboretum (Meet on the Cope House side: 1 Awbury Rd., Philadelphia, PA. Parking available on Washington Lane & Ardleigh St.) Late su

Sunday Tour: Champion Trees Tour — Tyler Arboretum, Media, PA — Sunday, August 30, 2026, 9:30 AM. FOR ALL AGES Some of Tyler’s most iconic trees date back to the 1850s, towering over the landscape and providing vital habitat. Learn about their ecological importance, hear their fascinating stories,

Growing Organic Herbs: A Home Herbalism Workshop — PHS (various locations), Philadelphia, PA — Sunday, August 30, 2026, 10 AM

Sprouts — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 9:30 AM. Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones 18 months to 3 years and features walks, art, music

Plant Power Hour — Kensington Engagement Center, Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 5 PM. Join us for a weekly plant power hour every Tuesday from 5PM-6PM at the Kensington Engagement Center! Each week we’ll be highlighting a new plant and providing seeds for use in your own garden. Eat a

Garden to Vase: Cut Flower Workshop — Winterthur, Winterthur, DE — Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 9 AM. Snip fresh flowers from our garden, hear about H. F. du Pont’s floral legacy, and design a take-home arrangement in Winterthur’s historic greenhouse complex with Natasha Vadas, horticulturist. Registr

Native Plants of Fall — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 10 AM. Discover the garden appeal of native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest, which are not only beautiful and inspiring, but also critically important for maintaining healthy landscapes. You’ll discov

Little Explorers: Bees! — Bartram’s Garden Courtyard, Coach House and Barn, Philadelphia — Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 10 AM. Learn about bees, other pollinators, and the flowers they depend on. ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, March through November, 10-11:30am. Join us for exploration,

Garden & Estate Insider: Understanding Hardiness Zones and Plant Hardiness — Winterthur, Winterthur, DE — Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 10:30 AM. Learn about plant hardiness and zones for our region from Ron Simpson, estate guide and Delaware Master Naturalist. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited expe

Planting Guide for Fall Color — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 1 PM. Fall is one of the best times to plant for lasting garden impact. Designed for gardeners of all levels, this class helps you build a garden that performs beautifully in autumn and beyond. This class i

Planting Guide for Fall Color (Online) — Mt. Cuba Center, Hockessin, DE — Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 1 PM. Fall is one of the best times to plant for lasting garden impact. Join our online community of gardeners to learn more about how you can build a garden that performs beautifully in autumn and beyond.

Sprouts — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, September 3, 2026, 9:30 AM. Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones 18 months to 3 years and features walks, art, music

Gardening for Ecological Resilience Tour — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Saturday, September 5, 2026, 10:30 AM. Take an in-depth look at the gardens, discover how to create sustainable landscapes with native plants, and learn effective techniques for gardening for ecological resilience. This 2-hour tour expands

Sprouts — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 9:30 AM. Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones 18 months to 3 years and features walks, art, music

Jenkins Juniors – 10 AM (9/8 – 9/29) — Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon, PA — Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 10 AM. Join us for 4 weeks of outdoor fun for ages 2-5! Led by Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Let’s go exploring—get your little ones outside this fall! Each class will include a s

Jenkins Juniors – 11 AM (9/8 – 9/29) — Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon, PA — Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 11 AM. Join us for 4 weeks of outdoor fun for ages 2-5! Led by Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Let’s go exploring—get your little ones outside this fall! Each class will include a s

Plant Power Hour — Kensington Engagement Center, Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 5 PM. Join us for a weekly plant power hour every Tuesday from 5PM-6PM at the Kensington Engagement Center! Each week we’ll be highlighting a new plant and providing seeds for use in your own garden. Eat a

Fun with Botanical Watercolor — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 10 AM. Using fresh specimens from the garden as a source of inspiration, develop fundamental watercolor painting skills. Learn paintbrush usage, color mixing, subject matter selection, and color application

Garden & Estate Insider: Revolutionary Gardens — Winterthur, Winterthur, DE — Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 10:30 AM. Explore sources used by the founders and their contemporaries as they planted their gardens in early America with Catharine Dann Roeber, director of academic affairs, and Kari Newboles, special collec

Know To Grow: Troubleshooting Roses: Common Pests, Diseases & Natural Solutions with Dr. Van Pham, Head Grower at Heirloom™ — PHS (various locations), Philadelphia, PA — Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 5 PM

Offsite: Create Ready-to-Plant Native Gardens — Mt. Cuba Center, Hockessin, DE — Thursday, September 10, 2026, 9 AM. This class takes place offsite at: Heritage A Native Plant Nursery 25141 Lewes Georgetown Hwy Georgetown, DE 19947 Ready to turn your ecological knowledge into reality? If you know which native plants

Sprouts — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, September 10, 2026, 9:30 AM. Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones 18 months to 3 years and features walks, art, music

Managing Invasive Plants — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Thursday, September 10, 2026, 10 AM. Is your landscape being overtaken by overly aggressive plants? Do you wonder which species are truly invasive and how to manage them effectively? This class provides an overview of the ecological prob

Adorned Ceramic Ornament Workshop — Winterthur, Winterthur, DE — Thursday, September 10, 2026, 2 PM. Create a beautiful heirloom ornament with Tony Perrin of Lock & Key Design . He will guide you as you hand-paint intricate leaf and vine motifs using rich acrylic paints and luxurious liquid gold leaf

Grow More, Mow Less. Native Plant Alternatives to Turfgrass — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Friday, September 11, 2026, 10 AM. Transform underused lawn into vibrant, functional habitat. A smaller lawn can mean less maintenance, more beauty, and a healthier ecosystem. Designed for homeowners and gardeners of all levels who wan

Designing and Planting Native Containers: Fall Section — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Friday, September 11, 2026, 1 PM. Join Kathleen Elliot and other Mt. Cuba experts as they share design ideas and techniques behind our signature native plant displays. Discover how stunning and sustainable a container garden can be wh

Patriot Sunset 5K — Winterthur, Winterthur, DE — Friday, September 11, 2026, 5:30 PM. Race through the garden and enjoy the beauty of the scenic landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this event offers a refreshing way to celebrate the season. $35. Includes aft

Native Plants of Fall: Hybrid — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10 AM. Discover the garden appeal of native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest, which are not only beautiful and inspiring, but also critically important for maintaining healthy landscapes. You’ll discov

Eco Explorers: Colors from Nature: Let’s Dip into Natural Dyeing — Winterthur, Winterthur, DE — Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10:30 AM. Children and their adults will enjoy hands-on activities and walks with a Delaware Master Naturalist. Learn about the natural lands at Winterthur, the plants and animals living here, and how naturalis

Science Saturday - E. I. Garden to Table — Hagley Museum and Library, Wilmington, DE — Saturday, September 12, 2026, 11 AM. Join us on the Upper Property to learn about how the things we grow go from seeds in the ground to food on the ...

Birding with Troy Bynum & Yannick Lowery — Glen Foerd, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, September 12, 2026, 4 PM. Join Naturalist Troy Bynum and Artist in Residence Yannick Lowery for this special birding workshop.

Botanical Sun Printing: Section B — Mt Cuba, Hockessin, DE — Sunday, September 13, 2026, 10 AM. Cyanotype, also known as sun prints, is a camera-less photographic process that uses light, chemistry, and nature to create striking blue-and-white images. In this hands-on class, explore how this his

Sunday Tour: Highlights of Tyler North — Tyler Arboretum, Media, PA — Sunday, September 13, 2026, 1 PM. FOR ADULTS AND TEENS AGES 12-17 A leisurely-paced tour with collection highlights, gardens, and a bit of Tyler history. Discover the beauty of Tyler’s northern collections as you travel from Magnolia

Joint Lecture at Haverford 2026: George Coombs: Trees for a Changing Climate — Hardy Plant Society (various venues), Philadelphia region, PA — Sunday, September 13, 2026, 3 PM. Annual Events & Programs

Pop-Up Event: Guided Tour at Morris Arboretum & Gardens - Great Trees — Hardy Plant Society (various venues), Philadelphia region, PA — Monday, September 14, 2026, 10:30 AM. Pop-Up Events

Sprouts — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 9:30 AM. Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones 18 months to 3 years and features walks, art, music

Plant Power Hour — Kensington Engagement Center, Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 5 PM. Join us for a weekly plant power hour every Tuesday from 5PM-6PM at the Kensington Engagement Center! Each week we’ll be highlighting a new plant and providing seeds for use in your own garden. Eat a

Little Explorers: What’s Buzzing and Blooming? — Bartram’s Garden Courtyard, Coach House and Barn, Philadelphia — Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 10 AM. Who knows what we’ll find in the Garden? Come with us to explore! ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every first Wednesday of the month, March through November, 10-11:30am. Join us for exploration, a garden walk