Events Basic Orchid Care February 25 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Botanical Garden of the OzarksLearn orchid basics for each variety from the experts at the Orchid Society. This class will cover the essentials of orchid care for the beginning orchid grower – what to use to repot an orchid, how to water, basics of […]
Events Advanced Orchid Care February 25 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Botanical Garden of the OzarksThis class builds on the Basic Orchid Care class and takes a deeper dive into orchid plants. It covers a variety of different mediums you can use to grow orchids, and goes into more detail about water quality, light quality, and […]
Events Orchid Show & Sale March 1 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Members Only March 2 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Open to Public March 3 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Open to Public Botanical Garden of the OzarksJoin us for our annual Orchid Show & Sale put on […]
Events / ClassesBerries 101 March 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Botanical Garden of the OzarksLectureWalk Ups Welcome$5 Members / $15 Non-MembersAre you interested in learning the basics to growing berries? The Director of Horticulture at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, Berni Kurz, will explain different varieties of berries, basic care, and cultural […]
Events Little Sprouts Pop-Up March 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Botanical Garden of the Ozarks If you are feeling lucky, come celebrate St. Patrick's day with us and learn a jig with Rince-Arkansas Academy of Irish Dance. We will enjoy a story, a nature activity, and sing and dance with Rince.
Events / Classes Watercolor Bouquet March 16 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Botanical Garden of the OzarksMake & TakeRegistration Required$125 Members / $135 Non-MembersJoin local artist, Beth Woessner, for this watercolor painting workshop. Arrange your own bouquets in jars from the plethora of blooms at the Botanical Gardens. Then use these bouquets as inspiration […]
Events / Classes Raised Bed & Container Gardening March 21 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Botanical Garden of the OzarksPresentationWalk Ups Welcome$5 Members / $15 Non-MembersHave you ever seen a raised bed vegetable garden? This class deals with the advantages and challenges of vegetable gardening in raised beds and containers. Susan Esche, the lead volunteer […]
Events / Classes Spring Wreath Workshop March 23 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Botanical Garden of the OzarksMake & TakeRegistration Required$150 Members / $160 Non-MembersGet ready for Spring and brighten your home by creating a colorful spring wreath with Michelle Kulish, an experienced professional floral designer. She will lead you step by step in […]
Events Education Volunteer Training March 28 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Botanical Garden of the OzarksIf you are passionate about training the next generation in stewarding the natural wonders of the planet, come join us in the Education department at the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks. We will host an informative training session on […]
Events / Classes Mushroom Gardening March 30 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Botanical Garden of the OzarksClass & KitRegistration Required$50 Members / $60 Non-MembersWhether you’re homesteading or just looking for a unique garden pastime, there are plenty of benefits to growing your own mushrooms in your yard. Many edible mushrooms are easily grown at […]
Calendar Can Your Food Choices Save the Planet? April 6 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Botanical Garden of the OzarksFREE Members & Non-MembersHow can one person influence change in the face of such a problem? Join Ashley Fox, Nutritional Health Coach from Natural Grocers, as she discusses how Farmers who raise animals on managed […]
Calendar 365 Vegetable Gardening April 6 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Botanical Garden of the Ozarks$5 Members / $15 Non-MembersIf you're interested in multi-seasonal vegetable gardening, the lead volunteer of the Botanical Garden’s vegetable garden, will illustrate the best practices to keep your vegetable garden for 365 days. You will explore what crops grow […]
CalendarEclipse Party April 8 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Botanical Garden of the OzarksFREEExperience the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044 at our Eclipse Party on April 8 from noon to 3 pm! A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, […]
Events Little Sprouts Pop-Up April 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Botanical Garden of the OzarksSpring has sprung in the garden and you will not want to miss this storytime and garden exploration as we hunt for new life exploding all around. Be amazed at what vegetables we are already harvesting out of our […]
Events / Classes Stinging & Biting Insects April 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Botanical Garden of the OzarksLectureWalk Ups Welcome$15 Members / $25 Non-MembersAre bug bites your enemy? Join Dr. Don Steinkraus, an emeritus Professor at the University of Arkansas, as he discusses biting and stinging insects, why and how they do what […]
Calendar Greenhouse Tour April 13 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Botanical Garden of the Ozarks$5 Members / $15 Non-Members$5 SucculentHave you ever wondered what the Botanical Garden's greenhouses look like? Join the Botanical Garden's Director of Horticulture, Berni Kurz, as he takes you on a tour of the two Botanical Garden Greenhouses. He will […]
Calendar Butterfly Gardening April 14 @ 2 pm - 3:30 pm Botanical Garden of the Ozarks$15 Members / $20 Non-MembersButterfly Gardening is more than just planting pretty flowers! By gardening for butterflies, we help to improve the environment in a variety of ways. In this class our Butterfly House Mentor, Kitty Sanders, will discuss the basics of […]
Calendar Guided Tour for Members April 20 @ 10 am - 11:30 am Botanical Garden of the OzarksFREE Members-OnlyEnjoy a stroll in the Garden with Tour Guide Mike Wulf as he walks you through the garden. Mike will discuss the history and features of the garden, general garden information, gardening in general, and Ozark plants. […]
Calendar Earth Day Festival April 21 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Botanical Garden of the OzarksFREE Members / $0-10 Non-MembersWe celebrate Earth Day each year with a family-friendly festival, complete with interactive activities, crafts, games, and live music. Guests are invited to celebrate our common home, the earth, and to commit to protecting and […]
Calendar Full Moon Forest Therapy April 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Botanical Garden of the Ozarks$20 Members / $30 Non-MembersEnjoy the Gardens and the changing evening skyline while “Forest Bathing” under the energy of the Full Moon. “Forest Bathing” or Forest Therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, an evidenced-based holistic practice that uses […]