Powell Gardens

Attendees will receive their own terra cotta pot to paint. While the paint dries, staff will show examples of herbs that can grow in pots, and then attendees will plant their herb seed to take home and grow! Recommended for ages 6 and below. Your ticket includes admission to Powell Gardens’ Painted Garden Festival, a…

What was Tulip Mania? Tulip mania was a period during the Dutch Golden Age when prices for bulbs of the recently introduced tulip reached extraordinarily high levels. Join Education Manager, Caitlin Eckard for a deep dive into the social history of Tulip Mania, as well as the lasting effects on the Dutch economy after the…

Love. Sorrow. Patience. What does that bouquet of flowers you’re sending really mean? Join Education Manager, Caitlin Eckard, to learn about the various meanings behind different flowers and their colors. After the presentation, attendees will make their own pressed flower artwork to take home. Your ticket includes admission to Powell Gardens’ Painted Garden Festival, a…

Which came first, the artist or the garden? The plants that make up botanical gardens are thoughtfully curated, just like the paintings that are hung in art museums. To explore the connection between visual art and the natural world join us for Artful Gardens with "Docent Donna" Houtteman of Art Blocks KC. This event includes a…

Anyone can grow beautiful roses. All it takes is choosing the right varieties and understanding the growing conditions that help them thrive. Join Laura Dickinson, an American Rose Society Master Consulting Rosarian, to explore the history of roses, how new rose varieties are developed, and how to select the best roses for your gardening needs.…