art exhibits at gates garden court

Gates Garden Court - exhibits are included in the price of admission.

Portraits of Heirloom Plants
July 8 - Aug. 31 The Gardens' Botanical Illustration program exhibits careful renderings of perennial flowers and vegetables from the class of heirloom plants. These plants, many no longer used in modern agriculture and horticulture, are enjoying a renewed popularity. Many gardeners grow them for their historical interest, others to preserve the plant for future generations.

Student Art Show: Highlights of the Botanical Illustration Program:
Sept. 6 - Nov. 2 Students of the Gardens' certificate program display their best work exploring botanical art and illustration. Many of the paintings will be for sale (proceeds benefit the Botanical Art and Illustration program).

Observing Orchids
Sept. 6 - Nov. 30 The Gardens' Botanical Illustration program exhibits artful renderings of tropical orchids. This exhibition will be complemented by rare books and prints, as well as herbarium sheets of preserved orchids. A living display of orchids will be on view in the Gardens' Lobby Court.

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garden spotlight

Children's Secret Path at York Street

Especially for kids: Get your hands dirty in the soil station!

It's a fact: The alligator drum and giant amadinda are musical instruments made from plants.

Botanical interest: Children are encouraged to interact with plants, including smelling fragrant chives (Allium schoenoprasum), touching lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina) and soft artemisia (Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’).

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for the kids

Looking for a fun way to entertain the kids? Check out a Family Guide at our Information Desk. Enjoy fun activities and kid-friendly information about our gardens and plants. Family Guides are free with admission.