You won’t look at trees the same way again!The Secret to Tree & Shrub HealthThursday, September 16, 7:00 - 8:30pmPresented by Jake Hendee, Arborist, Smithsonian GardensForget everything you’ve learned about planting and mulching! Join arborist Jake Hendee for a thought-provoking lecture examining the epidemic of tree and shrub health problems caused by our most basic garden maintenance practices. Healthy trees, shrubs, and urban forests require a paradigm shift about how we manage the trees in …
Join us to shoot the season!Photo WalkSaturday, September 18, 9:00 – 11:00 am(Rain date: September 19)Presented by Laura Ducceschi, Fine Art PhotographerAward-winning photographer Laura Ducceschi will be your mentor and guide for these monthly small group sessions. Stroll the gardens and photograph what inspires you, while learning various compositional and technical options on the spot.Participants will need to bring a camera, a fully charged battery, and a camera card with space to shoot freely. A …
Welcome fall with yoga and meditationFall Equinox Yoga & Meditation WorkshopWednesday, September 22, 5:00 – 6:30 pmPresented by Janet Muti, Yoga InstructorCelebrate autumn’s arrival with a rejuvenating practice on the fall equinox. This special workshop focuses on moment-to-moment awareness of breath and sensations that arise, both as we sit still and move from pose to pose. Begin with a brief meditation, transition through a series of yoga poses and bring it all together with a …
Join us this season for our Summer Picnic Series!Thursday, September 23, 5 pm – sunset Join us this season for our Summer Picnic Series! On the fourth Thursday of the month, Jenkins will be open for picnicking through the gardens. Pack your own snacks and beverages, or pre-order delicious bites and brews from our neighbors at La Cabra Brewing Smokehouse. Must be over 21 to purchase alcohol. All ages are welcome to attend. This event …
Join us for this two-day landscape design workshop!Landscape Design Workshop: Get to Know Your Property A two-day class: Friday, Sept. 24, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, and Saturday, Sept. 25, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Presented by Jennifer Pennington, Landscape Architect, Robinson Anderson Summers, Inc Understanding site conditions is essential to planning and planting a successful landscape. Landscape architect, Jennifer Pennington will discuss principles of ecological landscape management and design, as well as some common horticultural …