In this follow-up to his popular spring class, "Rooted in Roses: The Journey to Beautiful Blooms," nationally recognized rosarian Chris VanCleave helps take the guesswork out of selecting the right rose for your landscape. Learn about the major classes of garden roses, how each type grows, the forms and frequency of their blooms, maintenance requirements,…
The bamboo fencing and screens in our Japanese Gardens model ancient techniques that artisans have practiced for hundreds of years. In this workshop, Japanese Garden Senior Horticulturist Julia Adams demonstrates different types of fence and screen making, and participants will get hands-on experience with the Yotsume-gaki method of fence making, along with traditional knot-tying techniques.…
Develop your observation skills through the practice of drawing from nature. Visual artist and teacher David West will guide participants through "deep looking" exercises designed to sharpen their ability to see and understand natural subjects. The class opens with a brief introduction to key observational drawing concepts, then moves into hands-on drawing exercises, supportive feedback,…