Horticultural Happenings™

  • Build Your Own Moss Terrarium with GreenSpace. the Plant Place

    Wellfield Botanic Gardens 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart, Indiana, United States

    Bring a slice of the forest floor indoors! Join Mike and Brigette from GreenSpace. the Plant Place for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to build and maintain a […]

  • Herbal Adventure and Tour of Wellfield Botanic Gardens

    Wellfield Botanic Gardens 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart, Indiana, United States

    Sip, stroll, and awaken your senses at The Herbal Adventure - a garden-inspired experience that delights at every turn! Your journey begins with handcrafted herbal mocktails, made from fresh herbs grown right in the Gardens. Let your curiosity guide you on a leisurely, guided sensory tour through the stunning landscapes of Wellfield Botanic Gardens. Breathe […]

  • Dress Your Plants: A Leather Cozy Workshop

    Wellfield Botanic Gardens 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart, Indiana, United States

    Your plant called—it wants an outfit! In this beginner-friendly leather workshop led by Undercover Popular Leather Goods, you’ll craft your own 4" leather plant cozy—designed to turn even the humblest […]

  • Close the Loop: Composting with Worms!

    Wellfield Botanic Gardens 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart, Indiana, United States

    Team up with the amazing Red Wiggler worm and learn the ins and outs of turning your kitchen and yard waste into a valuable resource for your plants. In this […]

  • Herbal Adventure and Tour of Wellfield Botanic Gardens

    Wellfield Botanic Gardens 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart, Indiana, United States

    Sip, stroll, and awaken your senses at The Herbal Adventure - a garden-inspired experience that delights at every turn! Your journey begins with handcrafted herbal mocktails, made from fresh herbs […]

  • Root of the Problem: Understanding Tree Decline

    Wellfield Botanic Gardens 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart, Indiana, United States

    Join ISA Certified Arborist Emma Conrad for an engaging walk through the Gardens as you explore the hidden causes of tree decline. From soil conditions to root health, you’ll gain […]

  • Build a Mini Carnivorous Plant Bog

    Wellfield Botanic Gardens 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart, Indiana, United States

    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 […]

  • Spring Planter Workshop

    Wellfield Botanic Gardens 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart, Indiana, United States

    Welcome the season with our Spring Planter Workshop! This class is perfect for beginners and is a great way to spruce up your porch or patio. Led by Wellfield’s Horticulture Manager, Kyle, you’ll be guided through the process of designing and planting a 12" spring container using a mix of vibrant annuals. All materials, including […]

  • Pottery Floral Garden Stakes Workshop

    Wellfield Botanic Gardens 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart, Indiana, United States

    Make your own garden flowers that will never fade! In this two session course, you will learn to hand build beautiful floral garden stakes from a slab of clay. An instructor from the Elkhart Art League will teach you the basics of slab hand building—rolling out your slab of clay, applying texture to your slab, […]