What’s happier than learning about interesting houseplants while enjoying a glass of wine? Our staff will teach you helpful tips on how to keep your houseplants healthy at home. Then pot up a houseplant to add to your plant family and put your new knowledge to use. Registration required.
Join the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for Learn on Saturdays, a weekly educational lecture series presented by experts from across the state of Iowa. Sessions begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Tickets include in-person, virtual, and recorded viewing options. January 6 Behind the Scenes at the Botanical Garden Introduction to Vegetable Gardening January 13 [...]
Dive into the exciting world of air plants with Horticulturist Laura Pence and learn the skills required to successfully care for them. Participants receive three or more air plants and create their own display to showcase them at home.
Join the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for Learn on Saturdays, a weekly educational lecture series presented by experts from across the state of Iowa. Sessions begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Tickets include in-person, virtual, and recorded viewing options. January 6 Behind the Scenes at the Botanical Garden Introduction to Vegetable Gardening January 13 [...]
Join the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for Learn on Saturdays, a weekly educational lecture series presented by experts from across the state of Iowa. Sessions begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Tickets include in-person, virtual, and recorded viewing options. January 6 Behind the Scenes at the Botanical Garden Introduction to Vegetable Gardening January 13 [...]
Wonder why some seeds just won’t germinate? Tired of stringy seedlings? Learn how to help seeds overcome dormancy and tips for growing healthy seedlings indoors. Participants will have the opportunity to start seeds in class and take them home. Registration required.
Our Fairy Garden workshop is a magical class and fun for all ages (that's right, the adults will love it too). In this class you will create handmade structures such as a twig fence, arbor, and a bench or chair. Moss, pebbles, soil, and two plants are provided to create a natural environment. We offer [...]
Join the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for Learn on Saturdays, a weekly educational lecture series presented by experts from across the state of Iowa. Sessions begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Tickets include in-person, virtual, and recorded viewing options. January 6 Behind the Scenes at the Botanical Garden Introduction to Vegetable Gardening January 13 [...]
Join the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for Learn on Saturdays, a weekly educational lecture series presented by experts from across the state of Iowa. Sessions begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Tickets include in-person, virtual, and recorded viewing options. January 6 Behind the Scenes at the Botanical Garden Introduction to Vegetable Gardening January 13 [...]
A floating garden is the perfect way to add some green and interest to your home. Kokedama is a unique gardening style from Japan that allows people to create a garden outside of a pot! In this class, learn the history of kokedama, gardening skills, and care tips while creating your own floating garden! Registration [...]