This hands-on workshop will help you understand both the art and science of rooting vegetative cuttings to produce new plants. You’ll learn correct technique, process and materials to help you propagate a wide diversity of plant types by cutting. You’ll choose from a variety of different species to take cuttings from and build a plug […]
Houseplants, herbs, annuals, perennials, and bulbs; there’s very little you can’t have fun with in your favorite planter. Join our team of horticulturists for a deep dive into crafting your very own summer annual container to take home and enjoy all season. Ticket includes all supplies.
Tap into the fascinating world of carnivorous plants in this hands-on workshop led by hobbyist Jeff Dull. You’ll learn the basics of caring for these unique, insect-eating plants—what they need to thrive, how they grow, and what makes them so different from your typical houseplants. During the class, you’ll design and build your own mini […]
Inviting Vines 2026 may be the best ever! The Friends of the Rogerson Clematis Collection will be making the most of an amazing opportunity to share the expertise and friendship of our longtime colleagues from Japan, Mikiyoshi and Tomoko Chikuma, and garden author and naturalist C. Colston Burrell, with clematis lovers throughout the greater Portland […]
Make herbal teas and ghee to support the unique mind-body constitution (dosha) and understand ayurvedic metabolic principles. Discover the wisdom of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian “Science of Life,” and learn simple, nourishing practices to support balance and well-being in everyday life. Closely connected to the traditions of yoga, Ayurveda teaches us how to live in […]
Discover how a single raised bed can supply your home with stunning, fresh-cut flowers throughout the year. Why buy bouquets when you can grow them? Join us at Marin Art and Garden Center for the next installment of our How Does Your Garden Grow? hands-on lecture series, where we'll dive into the art of growing […]
Want to savor the fruits of summer all year long? Join Marinda Freeman for a hands-on canning class and learn how easy it can be! Back by popular demand! In this relaxed and fun class, you’ll learn the basics of jam making and safe canning techniques while we work together using whatever fruits are freshest […]
Use foraged materials to create dramatic images from nature. Join Marin-based photographer and printmaker Ben Davidson and photo teacher and artist Laurie Reemsnyder for a creative printmaking workshop using botanical material gathered from the garden grounds and Marin’s hills and forests. We start with a 20-minute “foraging” walk around the 11-acre garden, then head to […]
Before we had access to Google and email, botanists created herbarium sheets to study and share plants. In this two-part workshop, discover the history, science, and art in creating herbarium sheets with Dr. Jeff Masters, Department of Biology at University of Louisville, and make an original piece of art based on flowers in your own […]
Celebrate the beauty of the season at Marin Art and Garden Center with a hands-on workshop designed to spark creativity & welcome summer! Join artist instructor Suzy Kopf for an inspiring afternoon where flowers and watercolor come together. You’ll begin with a thoughtfully pre-selected assortment of fresh spring clippings from the Gardens, ready for you […]
