Enjoy the final peak of spring wildflowers with delights including trilliums and orchids. On this easy guided walk through the woodland garden, we will explore the fascinating secret lives of these short-lived beauties. From orchids fooling bees to carry their pollen to trilliums tricking insects to distribute their seeds for them, these long-lived plants have... Read more »
Irvine's Native Plant Sale and Workshop is back! We're thrilled to offer a morning of in-person, outdoor, hands-on learning, focused on NATIVE PLANTS. THE SALE: Presented by the Guilford Garden Club, the SALE will open to the public, beginning promptly at 9AM. Come explore many native varieties and get guidance from the members of the... Read more »
Learn the purpose and the process of creating a Three Sisters Garden - a tradition that dates back to Maryland's First People. All ages welcome. Instructor: Clare Walker, Master Naturalist & Master Gardener Sunday, May 22nd 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM $8 per person or $25 per family (20% of program fees will be donated to... Read more »
Our Mysterious Orchids: Hidden Connections Below- and Above-Ground Roughly 10 percent of the world’s plant species are orchids. This huge family has long fascinated scientists and been prized by collectors for its strange and often showy flowers. However, orchids are often among the first casualties from environmental degradation. Of North America’s approximately 220 native orchid... Read more »
