Heirloom Plants & Starting Seeds
Join us as John Lenz with Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co. teaches us about heirloom plants and how to start seeds for our summer gardens. Age: 16 yrs. and up Time: 6-7 p.m. Fee: Free
Join us as John Lenz with Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co. teaches us about heirloom plants and how to start seeds for our summer gardens. Age: 16 yrs. and up Time: 6-7 p.m. Fee: Free
Celebrate Arbor Day with all things trees! Program includes a Mayor’s Proclamation and Tree City USA Awards, followed by crafts and activities, guided walks through the gardens, a tree planting with the Greater Springfield Board of Realtors, and free tree giveaways. Tree-themed fun for kids and adults! Event takes place at the Peace Through People […]
Pre-schoolers and family are invited to listen to a garden-themed story followed by a fun craft or activity. Held the third Thursday of the month and the following Saturday. Age: All ages Date: Jan. 19, 21; Feb. 16, 18; March 16, 18; April 20, 22; and May 18, 20 Time: 10-10:30 a.m. Fee: Free
A guided garden tour where we learn about the garden’s history and gardening techniques and how to incorporate aspects in your own yard. Age: 16 yrs. and up Time: 1-2 p.m. Fee: Free
Presented by the Master Gardeners of Greene County and other garden societies. Held rain or shine at the Japanese Garden Pavilion. Arrive early for best selection of trees, shrubs, grasses, perennials, bedding plants, herbs, bulbs and more. View flyer. Age: All ages Time: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Fee: Free admission, prices vary per plant
Ozark Soul native plants will have a diversity of regional native plants available to purchase on Saturday, May 6th from 10am-2pm at the Springfield Botanical Garden's Botanical Center--rooftop plaza. Missouri Prairie Foundation's, Grow Native! will be available to answer questions about native plant gardening as well as other related topics.
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and listen to live, local music in an extraordinary setting! Beer and wine are available for purchase. The concerts are free to attend; a $10 donation is suggested (cash or card accepted). In the case of inclement weather, the concerts will move inside the adjacent Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center. […]
Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 11, from 3-7 pm! Garden Day is an exciting and enriching event for all Friends of the Garden members and garden enthusiasts! Tour the gardens and speak with our garden experts from 3-5 pm, join us at the Botanical Center for the Friends of the Garden annual meeting from […]
Learn the art of pressing flowers and how to display them. Each participant takes home a flower press of their own. Fee covers cost of materials. Registration required. Registration closes May 10. Botanical Center Meeting Room Age: 16 yrs and up Time: 6-7p.m. Fee: $20
A guided garden tour where we learn about the garden’s history and gardening techniques and how to incorporate aspects in your own yard. Age: 16 yrs. and up Time: 1-2 p.m. Fee: Free