From gardening talks featuring local and regional experts to seasonal workshops—including our popular holiday wreath decorating workshop— there are many Reynolda Gardens events to explore and enjoy this season.
Reynolda Gardens events
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Aug 5, 2026, 10:00am — 11:00am
Join us in the Gardens to learn more about the natural world around us. Each session will engage a young naturalist in hands-on learning as we closely study a topic while enjoying the Gardens and Grou…
Aug 12, 2026, 10:00am — 11:00am
Join us in the Gardens to learn more about the natural world around us. Each session will engage a young naturalist in hands-on learning as we closely study a topic while enjoying the Gardens and Grou…
Aug 26, 2026, 10:00am — 11:00am
Join us in the Gardens to learn more about the natural world around us. Each session will engage a young naturalist in hands-on learning as we closely study a topic while enjoying the Gardens and Grou…
Sep 1, 2026, 12:30pm — 1:30pm
Get an inside look at what’s included in the popular annual Fall Plant Sale at Reynolda Gardens. Gardens Director Jon Roethling will share seasonal must-haves and identify those in short supply so y…
Sep 2, 2026, 10:00am — 11:00am
Join us in the Gardens to learn more about the natural world around us. Each session will engage a young naturalist in hands-on learning as we closely study a topic while enjoying the Gardens and Grou…
Sep 9, 2026, 10:00am — 11:00am
Join us in the Gardens to learn more about the natural world around us. Each session will engage a young naturalist in hands-on learning as we closely study a topic while enjoying the Gardens and Grou…
Sep 12, 2026, 8:00am — 2:00pm
Shop specialty and hard-to-find annuals, perennials, tropicals, and other staff favorites at this annual sale.
Sep 16, 2026, 10:00am — 11:00am
Join us in the Gardens to learn more about the natural world around us. Each session will engage a young naturalist in hands-on learning as we closely study a topic while enjoying the Gardens and Grou…
Sep 22, 2026, 12:30pm — 1:30pm
Kale yeah! Learn how to grow a cool season vegetable garden that works for your needs without all the sweat. We’ll discuss unique vegetable plants that thrive between October – April, artf…
Sep 23, 2026, 10:00am — 11:00am
Join us in the Gardens to learn more about the natural world around us. Each session will engage a young naturalist in hands-on learning as we closely study a topic while enjoying the Gardens and Grou…
Sep 29, 2026, 12:30pm — 1:30pm
Join Art Chadwick of Chadwick and Son, Orchids Inc. (Richmod, VA) for an informative lecture on Cattleya orchids. For as long as cattleya hybrids have been made, breeders have been naming them after p…
Sep 30, 2026, 10:00am — 11:00am
Join us in the Gardens to learn more about the natural world around us. Each session will engage a young naturalist in hands-on learning as we closely study a topic while enjoying the Gardens and Grou…
Oct 3, 2026, 12:30pm — 1:30pm
Join us for an afternoon outside of the restored Brown Family Conservatory getting our hands dirty during this popular container workshop hosted by Reynolda Gardens’ own, Michelle Hawks. Bring a…
Oct 7, 2026, 10:00am — 11:00am
Join us in the Gardens to learn more about the natural world around us. Each session will engage a young naturalist in hands-on learning as we closely study a topic while enjoying the Gardens and Grou…
Oct 10, 2026, 1:00pm — 3:00pm
Decoupage: the art of decorating objects by gluing colorful paper or fabric cutouts onto surfaces, then sealing them with layers of varnish or glue. This class offers a unique way to use flowers and p…
Oct 13, 2026, 12:30pm — 1:30pm
Join John Lonsdale, owner of Edgewood Gardens, a rare plant nursery and garden in Exton, PA for a journey exploring a wide variety of the many uncommon and beautiful shade and sun-loving “bulbs” w…
Oct 17, 2026, 10:00am — 12:00pm
Celebrate the season with a fall hayride and scavenger hunt through Reynolda’s Meadow! Families are invited to explore our outdoor Meadow Classroom through hands-on Pumpkin STEM activities and natur…
Oct 19, 2026, 12:30pm — 1:30pm
Learn the basics of plant propagation from Reynolda Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturist Mae Hacking in this hands-on class designed for beginners and plant enthusiasts alike. Participants will explore c…
Oct 21, 2026, 10:00am — 11:00am
Join us in the Gardens to learn more about the natural world around us. Each session will engage a young naturalist in hands-on learning as we closely study a topic while enjoying the Gardens and Grou…
Nov 4, 2026, 10:00am — 11:00am
Join us in the Gardens to learn more about the natural world around us. Each session will engage a young naturalist in hands-on learning as we closely study a topic while enjoying the Gardens and Grou…
Nov 10, 2026, 12:30pm — 1:30pm
Experience a true Cinderella tale — the transformation of the poinsettia from a lanky shrub into one of the world’s most iconic plants. Its rise to fame weaves together an intriguing story of bota…
Nov 17, 2026, 12:30pm — 1:30pm
John Buettner and John Dole, both life-long gardeners, tend a one acre garden at their home on the south side of Raleigh, North Carolina. Their yard is an exploration in the typical and unusual variet…
Nov 18, 2026, 10:00am — 11:00am
Join us in the Gardens to learn more about the natural world around us. Each session will engage a young naturalist in hands-on learning as we closely study a topic while enjoying the Gardens and Grou…
Nov 21, 2026, 11:00am — 1:00pm
Have you ever thought of using pumpkins as the star of your holiday centerpiece? In this class, students can sift through an array of pumpkins and flowers to create a display that everyone will enjoy….
Nov 30, 2026, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Reynolda Gardens Manager Michelle Hawks leads a creative and hands-on experience using seasonal greenery and natural materials gathered from Reynolda’s gardens and grounds as we create beautiful wre…
Dec 1, 2026, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Reynolda Gardens Manager Michelle Hawks leads a creative and hands-on experience using seasonal greenery and natural materials gathered from Reynolda’s gardens and grounds as we create beautiful wre…
Dec 2, 2026, 10:00am — 12:00pm
Katharine Smith Reynolds loved decorating for the holidays with fresh greenery gathered from the estate—and now you can, too! Join us in the Brown Family Conservatory for a cozy celebration complete…
Dec 2, 2026, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Reynolda Gardens Manager Michelle Hawks leads a creative and hands-on experience using seasonal greenery and natural materials gathered from Reynolda’s gardens and grounds as we create beautiful wre…
Dec 3, 2026, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Reynolda Gardens Manager Michelle Hawks leads a creative and hands-on experience using seasonal greenery and natural materials gathered from Reynolda’s gardens and grounds as we create beautiful wre…
Dec 4, 2026, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Reynolda Gardens Manager Michelle Hawks leads a creative and hands-on experience using seasonal greenery and natural materials gathered from Reynolda’s gardens and grounds as we create beautiful wre…
Dec 5, 2026, 1:00pm — 3:00pm
Reynolda Gardens Manager Michelle Hawks leads a creative and hands-on experience using seasonal greenery and natural materials gathered from Reynolda’s gardens and grounds as we create beautiful wre…