Botanical Garden of the Ozarks classes
It’s about time to get back out in the garden! The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks has some classes available that might help with your plans:
Edible Landscaping with Leigh Wilkerson, the Larrapin Gardener
Saturday, March 27th from 10 am to noon
Gardeners of all levels are invited to join Leigh Wilkerson, gardener and author of the Larrapin Garden blog for an exploration of edible landscaping inspired by permaculture (that’s a picture from Leigh’s blog above). This two-hour presentation will offer beautiful images, tips, and resources for incorporating beautiful edibles in your home landscape of any size.
Leigh says: “Edibles can go everywhere. There are dozens of ways to make your entire landscape yummy for songbirds, butterflies, your pet chickens, pollinators, and you, too! Make your space, whether large or small, beautiful, bountiful and alive.” The registration fee for this class is $10 for BGSO members and $15 for non-members. Register online
HOMEGROWN! Organic Veggie Gardening For Beginners
April 15 at 5:30pm, Leigh Wilkerson will present an introduction to organic gardening for beginners. This class will prepare you to grow a garden in any space, from a balcony to an acreage to a community garden plot. In this two-hour class, Leigh will show you beautiful images of bountiful gardens and give you tips, techniques, and resources. This program was sold out last year, so reserve your place today! The registration fee for this class is $10 for BGSO members and $15 for non-members. Register online
Garden Walk: The Magic of Spring Bulbs
Tuesday, April 13th at 10 and Saturday, April 17 at 10
Susan Regan and the horticulture staff will lead a tour of the Garden’s thousands of spring blooms. This walking tour will feature the tulips and daffodils you know and love, but will also highlight the lesser known beauties, including fritillaria, anenomes, crocus and other rare varieties. Register Online The registration fee for this class is $10 for BGSO members and $15 for non-members. This is the second Garden Walk of the year—consider purchasing a Garden Walk Passport for all eight walks. (makes a great gift for a gardening friend, too!)
Some other BGO info you might want to know:
Fayetteville Farmers’ Market Returns
Opening Day of the second season of the Fayetteville Farmers’ Market at the Garden will be Sunday, April 4. The market will feature even more vendors of locally grown produce and locally made crafts. The market runs from April through October each Sunday from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Check bgozarks.org for special programs in partnership with the market.
Garden Elements Now Online
The current issue of BGO’s quarterly member newsletter, Garden Elements, is now available online. Read about Gerald Klingaman’s favorite winter blooming plants and learn about upcoming events and programs this spring.
Happy Spring — and gardening!
