AgriLife Series: Berry Mocktails
Click here to register now! Join our exciting mocktail class and discover the vibrant world of berry-based concoctions! Dabble in the art of mixology as our instructors guide you through crafting non-alcoholic beverages using a medley of succulent berries. From refreshing raspberry mojitos to luscious blueberry margaritas, this class will leave your taste buds tingling […]
Image-Making
Registration for this class is now closed. We hope to see you for another Botanical Creative Arts class soon! How do we capture a plant’s beauty and intrigue on paper? In this two-day class, the Botanic Gardens will serve as the source for material and inspiration for creating prints, and then using the prints to […]
Learning about Herbs: Beat End-of-Summer Blues with Catnip!
Registration for this class is now closed. We hope to see you next month! Join us on select Fridays in July, August, and September for a relaxing evening learning all about specific herbs. In a casual and interactive environment, our expert instructor will share the herb’s properties and uses, as well as how to grow […]
Learning about Herbs: Cool Down with Rose
Registration for this class is now closed. We hope to see you next month! Join us on select Fridays in July, August, and September for a relaxing evening learning all about specific herbs. In a casual and interactive environment, our expert instructor will share the herb’s properties and uses, as well as how to grow […]
Zentangle & Beyond: Moonlight Madness Blooms
This class has been canceled due to unexpected circumstances. Zentangle will return to the Garden in the spring of 2024! Using the Zentangle method, we will create Zentangle-inspired art using black tiles and other beautiful supplies and colors to create some unique, blooming works of art. This class has a pre-requisite: Tangle Botanical Art Foundational […]
Learning about Herbs: Herbal Self-Care with Lavender
Registration for this program is now closed. We hope to see you next month! Join us on select Fridays in July, August, and September for a relaxing evening learning all about specific herbs. In a casual and interactive environment, our expert instructor will share the herb’s properties and uses, as well as how to grow […]
Gentle Yoga: September
Registration for this class is now closed. We hope to see you next month! Join our recurring all-level yoga class to move, stretch, and awaken your mind and body. You’ll learn unique connections within the body to increase muscle elasticity, loosen joints, and gain flexibility. After class, explore the Gardens at your leisure; registration includes […]
Discover the Beautiful Birds that Make the Garden Their Home
Many area residents find the Garden a place of respite and renewal—a home away from home. But the Garden is also a different kind of sanctuary: It is home to dozens of bird species. The Garden is a hotspot for birds, who find safe nesting places in our trees and shrubs as well as numerous sources of food and water. Many enthusiastic bird watchers make regular trips to the Garden to look for both common and uncommon species.
Get Your Hands Dirty in a Garden to Boost Your Mental Health
One of the best things about working outside in a garden is the visibility of the results. You can see your hard work pay off as flowers bloom. But there’s another benefit, one that is just as real but less obvious to the eye: Gardening supports your mental health. Experts from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will teach a workshop on wellness in the garden this month that will share tips on reducing stress and anxiety through gardening.
Stretch Your Body and Relax Your Mind with Yoga in the Garden
Exercise can sometimes feel like a chore. You know it’s good for you, and you’re always glad you’ve done it, but it can seem like yet another obligation. But what if exercising wasn’t a burden but rather a treat? That’s what yoga in the Garden offers, says yoga instructor Edwina Taylor. “The Garden is so peaceful and invigorating. You feel the breeze and the warmth of the sun. And it’s so relaxing to be outside moving and breathing.”