ARkansas
Gardening School
“A botanical garden must be more than just a beautiful garden. To be legitimate, it must not only entertain and delight the visitor, but it must also educate and inspire.”
– Gerald Klingaman, former BGO Operations Director.
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | Two Distinct Sessions
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Arkansas Gardening School is a horticultural symposium for beginner home gardeners, featuring expert-led programs by horticulturists, garden designers, and landscape architects. Through interactive talks and Q&A sessions, participants will learn to create beautiful, sustainable, and successful gardens in the Ozarks.
This year’s event will focus on the connection between gardens and well-being, offering practical tips for creating low-maintenance gardens, accessible design strategies, and tools to make gardening easier for all ages. Attendees will leave inspired and ready to start or enhance their home gardens for greater happiness and health.
ARGS 1st Session Schedule
9:00-9:05 – Introduction
9:05-9:10 – Keynote Speaker – Wild Birds Unlimited & Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
9:10-9:55 – Presentation – Butterflies of NWA
9:55-10:15 – Q&A – Gardening for Butterflies
10:15-11:00 – Presentation – Choosing, Planting and Maintaining a New Tree
11:00-11:20 – Q&A Session – Best Practices for a New Tree – John Scott & TBA
11:20-11:25 – Closing Statements – Thank You
11:25-12:15 – Bird Walk & Talk – Wild Birds Unlimited
ARGS 2nd Session Schedule
2:00-2:05 – Introduction
2:05-2:10 – Keynote Speaker – White River Nursery & Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
2:10-2:55 – Presentation – Designing a Natural Garden
2:55-3:15 – Q&A – Landscaping with Natives
3:15-4:00 – Presentation – 365 Days of Vegetable Gardening
4:00-4:20 – Q&A Session – Planting and Harvesting Seasonally
4:20-4:25 – Closing Statements – Thank You
4:25-5:15 – Honeybee Walk & Talk – NWA Beekeepers Association
ARGS Recordings
The Arkansas Gardening School Recordings are an exclusive member perk. To view our past sessions, sign into your member portal and navigate to the Calendar of Events. Arkansas Gardening School will appear as a tab at the top of the calendar.
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