Greenhouse Classes

Kid’s Greenhouse Class: Seed Starting

Head to the Elder Greenhouse to learn all about starting seeds with the experts. In this hour-long class, designed for green thumbs ages 6 to 11 and an adult caretaker, you’ll learn what seeds really are and what they need to grow. You will leave w ...

Greenhouse Class: Framed Moss Masterpiece

Make your own moss-terpiece! Moss has been around for millions of years and has an important role in nature. Learn all about these enchanting little plants before you create your own framed moss masterpiece using preserved moss.

Greenhouse Class: Herbal Soap Making

Making soap is a wonderful way to use herbs and reap the benefits of their healing properties. In this two-hour class you’ll learn about the beneficials properties of select herbs and how they’ve historically been used. Then you’ll get to make ...

Ask Ian: Orchids and a Beer

Meet Greenhouse Assistant Manager and Orchid Horticulturist Ian Wilhite at the Beer Garden at Garden Terrace to grab something to sip on, then head back to the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse for a tour of Ian’s world-class collection of orchids.