Adult Programs

Third Saturday of Every Month, 8 am – Join Pat Pepper on the back porch of the Hiram Butler house for this program on bird watching. This class is designed for anyone who enjoys watching birds and would like to learn more about these fascinating creatures: their names, habitats, and food preferences. Learn what plants attract birds, and those plants that are just plain and unattractive! (Except to their mothers!) Bring your binoculars if you have them.

Saturday, June 1st, 10:30 am – If you have space or sunlight limitations, plan to join SGG Head Gardener Shon Cameron for this class.  He will show you creative ways through container and plant choices to maximum your harvest.

Saturday, June 22nd, 10:30 am – Have you seen the living wall in the SGG Gather ‘n’ Grow garden?  Imagine this colorful wall becoming a screen in your yard or on your deck. Or picture building a playhouse with a green roof and growing furniture!  SGG Head Gardener Shon Cameron (AKA Captain Imagination) will show the who, what, when and where to building these projects on a budget.

Saturday, June 29, 10:30 am - Carrie Camden will teach you how to prepare an entire meal on the grill. The best part of this meal is that there is nothing to wash afterward!  Carrie is still planning the menu, but it may include pizza, fresh fruit and pound cake, stuffed assorted peppers and the art of grilling fish.

June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 8:30 am – Enjoy gentle yoga at the Gardens in the early morning.  You will escape the heat of summer and start your day invigorated and relaxed.  As weather allows, all classes will take place outside.  Bring a yoga mat.  Instructor – Cully Burnet.  Fee: $90/session or $80/session for Garden members.

Saturday, July 13, 10:30 am – Not sure what to do with all those tomatoes growing in your garden? Imagine a pantry full of canned relish, stewed tomatoes or salsa!  You can do it yourself! Doug Davis has spent his entire adult life (all 90+ years) growing and canning the bounty from him vegetable garden.  In 90 minutes he will give you all the information you need to have success in your own kitchen.

Saturday, July 20th, 10:30 am – No, we are not talking about oil, but something just as valuable – Compost! SGG Head Gardener Shon Cameron will teach you the many methods of recycling organic waste from your kitchen and garden into compost that will enrich your soil and save your pocketbook.

Saturday, July 27th, 10:30 am – After working all day in your garden, your relatives will appreciate the fact that you bathe in wonderful smelling homemade soap!  Susan Schroeder will hold your hand (and perhaps wash it with her soap) so that you leave this class with the confidence that you can produce your own aromatic bars to use in your home or present as gifts.

Saturday, August 3rd, 10:30 am – Dan Harris from Booger Hill Bee Farm maintains the SGG apiary.  Dan will demonstrate how to open hives, evaluate the health of the bees and discuss methods for fall feeding. Since Dan is one of the nicest people in the world, you will want to attend this class if only for the opportunity to meet him!

Saturday, August 17th, 10:30 am – SGG Education Coordinator Stefanie Haerynck provides the fun and information in this program.  Along with having a chance to start a fun hobby in your home, you will enjoy listening to Stefanie’s delightful Flemish accent.  We love that when she says ‘herb’ the ‘h’ is not silent!

Saturday, August 24th, 8 am – The early bird catches the worm, but in this case the early attendee gets to see the Hummingbird banded!  The birds are out early visiting our feeders.  Birdwatcher Supply employee Julia Elliot provides the expertise in trapping and banding these tiny birds. Did you know once the birds have been banded they will sit on your hand for a second or two before flying away?  (Kids love this!)

July 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 8:30 am – Enjoy gentle yoga at the Gardens in the early morning.  You will escape the heat of summer and start your day invigorated and relaxed.  As weather allows, all classes will take place outside.  Bring a yoga mat.  Instructor – Cully Burnet.  Fee: $90/session or $80/session for Garden members.

Every Wednesday at 11:30AM – Meet out under the cedar tree in the rose garden and learn the ancient practice of Tai Chi. Beginning and intermediate students welcome.  Tai Chi will melt away stress, heal and improve your general health, and help you achieve better balance. Fee: $50/month or $45/month for Garden members.