The Essential Guide to Garden Hand Tools (Saturday November 5, 10 – 11am)
Garden hand tools are as big a part of gardening as seeds and plants. Selecting and using the right tool makes the work easier and safer for the plant and the gardener. During this presentation, Jodi Bay, Master Gardener, will discuss the different types of tools, their uses and what will work best for a particular task. Additional topics are adaptive garden tools, understanding the reasons for different pricing of garden tools, staying safe while using garden hand tools and garden tool maintenance.
- Cost: Members $12, non-members $18
- Class format: In-person, indoors
- Please register by November 4
Folk Herbal Medicine (Monday November 7, 5:30 – 7pm)
Join herbalist Corinne Feinberg as she teaches you to communicate with the natural world through an intuitive method of herbal medicine. This folk tradition of herbalism is centered around cultivating a relationship and listening to the wisdom of the natural world as a portal to understanding how plants can support us in all facets of our being, and how we can in turn support their ability to thrive alongside us.
- Cost: Members $40, non-members $48
- Class format: In-person, indoors
- Please register by November 4
Conservatory Yoga (Wednesday November 9 and 30, 5:30 – 6:30pm)
Join us inside the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory for a truly unique yoga experience. Surrounded by lush greenery, melt away your day with the calming atmosphere of a rainforest and a gentle yoga flow.
- Cost: Members $10, non-members $24
- Class format: In-person, indoors
- Please register by 5pm the day before
- Walk-up’s welcome, space-permitting
Sound Healing and Yin Yoga (Sunday November 13, 9 – 10am)
Experience the powerful synergy of sound and yoga amongst the picturesque gardens. Sound healing immerses you in a sea of vibrations that gently coax your mind and body into balance. Yin is a slower-paced style of yoga that incorporates longer holds while seated or lying down, for the purpose of relaxation and restoration. Together, they are the perfect pair to help you deepen your stretches and your sense of inner peace! Join us in this rich sensory experience of beautiful sights, sensations and sounds. Bring your own mat. The class is outside with limited shade, so please also bring a towel padding and sunscreen.
- Cost: Members $12, non-members $28
- Class format: In-person, outdoors
- Please register by 5pm the Friday before
Succulent Wreath Class (Thursday November 17, 10am – 1pm)
Our SDBG Succulent Wreath Team will help you create your own decoration with a variety of succulent cuttings from the Garden. All materials are provided, but please bring small clippers or scissors.
- Cost: Members $48, non-members $56
- Class format: In-person, outdoors
- Please register by November 10
Science Seminar Series (Friday November 18, 2 – 3pm)
Over human history, we’ve changed the plants we eat – domesticating food plants to suit our purposes. Today’s food systems are facing enormous challenges, including food insecurity, environmental change, and natural resource depletion, leaving producers and consumers asking “What is the future of our food?” Join Colin Khoury, Sr. Director of Science and Conservation at SDBG, to hear how an important part of the answer to this question may not be found on farms, but rather in wild places. He’ll discuss how by understanding, conserving, and making more use of the wild relatives of our crops, we can develop healthier and more sustainable agricultural systems.
- Cost: Free with Garden admission
- Class format: In-person, indoors
- Please register by November 17
- Walk-up welcome, space permitting
Mosaic Mandalas (Saturday November 19, 9am – 4pm)
Join Marsha Rafter, mosaic artist and educator of 18 years, as she guides you to complete a beautiful 12″ mosaic mandala from design to grout in one day. Using glass gems, stained glass, mirror, and ceramic tiles, you will become immersed in the symmetry and flow of this circular form. You will leave with a beautiful completed project that is waterproof and ready to hang either indoors or outdoors. Tools and materials provided. Marsha has taught this, her most popular class, to hundreds of students. No experience is necessary!
- Cost: Members $150, non-members $165
- Class format: In-person, indoors
- Please register by November 12
Fall Watercolor Luminary (Saturday November 19, 10:30am – 12pm)
Join Denise McMurtrie each month to learn and experiment with new artistic techniques! Transform your own watercolor painting into a glowing luminary to share with your loved ones during the holidays. Add a personal artistic touch to your dinner table or give as a gift. We will take inspiration from fall foliage, as well as discuss how you can use something as simple as vegetables to make prints. So easy and fun to create!
- Materials you need to bring for this class: watercolor paints, watercolor paper, and watercolor brushes.
- Cost: Members $18, non-members $22
- Class format: In-person, outdoors
- Please register by November 17
Forest/Nature Bathing (Sunday November 27, 9 – 11am)
Nature or Forest Bathing is the practice of connecting with the natural world through personal experience. We must slow our pace to notice Nature’s intelligent beauty, unleash our perceptual abilities and expand our imaginations. Sensory awareness always brings us into the present moment, and nature bathing does that while activating the senses we often overlook. Learn about phytoncides, terpenes, and the natural “medicine” in Nature’s atmosphere. This class is a timeless 2-hour excursion in the garden. Enjoy natural tea and local fruits in the herb garden.
- Cost: Members $37, non-members $45
- Class format: In-person, outdoors
- Please register by November 23