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Friday, February 20, 2026

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Rainier Room

(All seminars 60 minutes unless noted)

10:00am

If A Tree Falls, Leave It!

Evan Meyer - President and CEO, Bloedel Reserve

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Gardeners often strive for perfection by pulling every weed, pruning every branch, and covering every bare patch. But nature sometimes has other ideas. This thoughtful seminar explores how embracing nature’s unpredictability can bring unexpected rewards, from richer habitats to more dynamic garden features. Learn how working with nature, rather than against it, opens space for creativity, resilience, and connection. By co-designing with natural processes, gardeners can cultivate landscapes that thrive in partnership with the land—planting not only beauty, but also seeds of hope for a healthier future.
 
If A Tree Falls, Leave It!
Gardeners often strive for perfection by pulling every weed, pruning every branch, and covering every bare patch. But nature sometimes has other ideas. This thoughtful seminar explores how embracing nature’s unpredictability can bring unexpected rewards, from richer habitats to more dynamic garden features. Learn how working with nature, rather than against it, opens space for creativity, resilience, and connection. By co-designing with natural processes, gardeners can cultivate landscapes that thrive in partnership with the land—planting not only beauty, but also seeds of hope for a healthier future.
Friday, February 20, 2026 10:00am

11:30am

Legendary Public Gardens that Define the Puget Sound

Justin Henderson - Executive Director and Head Gardener, Lakewold Gardens

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The beloved public gardens of the Puget Sound are more than places to admire plants... they’ve shaped how we garden, what we grow, and how we connect with the land around us. This visual tour celebrates the beauty and spirit of the region’s most influential gardens, spaces that have inspired, educated, and welcomed generations. Along the way, we’ll go behind the scenes to meet the passionate people who have helped these places flourish. With deep roots and lasting impact, these gardens continue to shape our region’s identity. This is a tribute to their beauty, their legacy, and the joy of celebrating our public gardens.
 
Legendary Public Gardens that Define the Puget Sound
The beloved public gardens of the Puget Sound are more than places to admire plants... they’ve shaped how we garden, what we grow, and how we connect with the land around us. This visual tour celebrates the beauty and spirit of the region’s most influential gardens, spaces that have inspired, educated, and welcomed generations. Along the way, we’ll go behind the scenes to meet the passionate people who have helped these places flourish. With deep roots and lasting impact, these gardens continue to shape our region’s identity. This is a tribute to their beauty, their legacy, and the joy of celebrating our public gardens.
Friday, February 20, 2026 11:30am

2:30pm

Garden Alchemy: Transforming Your Garden with Nature’s Wisdom

Stephanie Rose - Award-winning Author, Master Gardener, Permaculture Designer

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Forget everything you thought you knew about gardening! In this imaginative and hands-on seminar, Stephanie Rose - author of Garden Alchemy (Cool Springs Press, 2020) - invites attendees to rediscover the garden as a living laboratory. Learn to test and build soil, craft custom compost and fertilizers, propagate plants creatively, and support beneficial insects while observing how nature responds. Blending science, intuition, and experimentation, this session encourages gardeners to co-create with nature, transforming ordinary spaces into thriving ecosystems that evolve with care, curiosity, and a touch of alchemy.
 
Garden Alchemy: Transforming Your Garden with Nature’s Wisdom
Forget everything you thought you knew about gardening! In this imaginative and hands-on seminar, Stephanie Rose - author of Garden Alchemy (Cool Springs Press, 2020) - invites attendees to rediscover the garden as a living laboratory. Learn to test and build soil, craft custom compost and fertilizers, propagate plants creatively, and support beneficial insects while observing how nature responds. Blending science, intuition, and experimentation, this session encourages gardeners to co-create with nature, transforming ordinary spaces into thriving ecosystems that evolve with care, curiosity, and a touch of alchemy.
Friday, February 20, 2026 2:30pm

4:00pm

I Love Ferns and You Should Too!

Richie Steffen - Executive Director, Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden

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Ferns are awesome! These graceful, green companions bring texture, movement, and timeless beauty to any garden. In this engaging seminar, attendees will discover some of the best ferns for Pacific Northwest gardens and be surprised by their variety... from bold, colorful fronds to delicate, lacy mounds that can even tolerate dry conditions. The session also covers practical gardening tips and design ideas for incorporating ferns into beds, borders, and shaded spaces. Celebrate the quiet charm and versatility of these ancient plants and learn why every garden deserves a few ferns.
 
I Love Ferns and You Should Too!
Ferns are awesome! These graceful, green companions bring texture, movement, and timeless beauty to any garden. In this engaging seminar, attendees will discover some of the best ferns for Pacific Northwest gardens and be surprised by their variety... from bold, colorful fronds to delicate, lacy mounds that can even tolerate dry conditions. The session also covers practical gardening tips and design ideas for incorporating ferns into beds, borders, and shaded spaces. Celebrate the quiet charm and versatility of these ancient plants and learn why every garden deserves a few ferns.
Friday, February 20, 2026 4:00pm

Hood Room

(All seminars 60 minutes unless noted)

9:30am

Top 10 Roses to Grow in the PNW

Robin Jennings - Senior Brand Marketing Manager, Heirloom Roses

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If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you know how precious those bursts of sunshine can be—and nothing celebrates them like a garden filled with roses. In this lively and informative session, rose expert Robin Jennings shares her top ten varieties for local gardens, from the bold blooms of Hybrid Teas to the easy elegance of Shrub Roses. Attendees will learn which types are easiest to grow, most rewarding to care for, and best suited to the region’s unique climate. With practical advice and inspiration, you’ll leave ready to grow roses that bring that extra touch of sunshine.
 
Top 10 Roses to Grow in the PNW
If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you know how precious those bursts of sunshine can be—and nothing celebrates them like a garden filled with roses. In this lively and informative session, rose expert Robin Jennings shares her top ten varieties for local gardens, from the bold blooms of Hybrid Teas to the easy elegance of Shrub Roses. Attendees will learn which types are easiest to grow, most rewarding to care for, and best suited to the region’s unique climate. With practical advice and inspiration, you’ll leave ready to grow roses that bring that extra touch of sunshine.
Friday, February 20, 2026 9:30am

10:45am

Stressed Out: Recognizing, Treating, and Avoiding Drought Stress in Landscapes and Gardens

Linda Chalker-Scott - Ph.D. Horticulturist, Researcher, Author

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Our gardens and landscapes are experiencing increasingly hot, dry summers due to a changing climate. Drought stress in trees and shrubs can result from environmental factors such as limited soil moisture, salinity, and poor aeration, as well as management issues like inadequate soil preparation, improper planting, and lack of aftercare. This seminar examines the physiological and morphological responses plants exhibit under chronic drought stress, helping gardeners recognize early symptoms, identify underlying causes, and implement corrective measures. Understanding and preventing drought stress reduces susceptibility to pests and disease, protecting the long-term health of our landscapes.
 
Stressed Out: Recognizing, Treating, and Avoiding Drought Stress in Landscapes and Gardens
Our gardens and landscapes are experiencing increasingly hot, dry summers due to a changing climate. Drought stress in trees and shrubs can result from environmental factors such as limited soil moisture, salinity, and poor aeration, as well as management issues like inadequate soil preparation, improper planting, and lack of aftercare. This seminar examines the physiological and morphological responses plants exhibit under chronic drought stress, helping gardeners recognize early symptoms, identify underlying causes, and implement corrective measures. Understanding and preventing drought stress reduces susceptibility to pests and disease, protecting the long-term health of our landscapes.
Friday, February 20, 2026 10:45am

12:00pm

Summer & Autumn Bulbs

Jenny Rose Carey - Author, Horticulturist, Garden Educator

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Plan ahead now for a spectacular summer and autumn bulb display. Learn how to use The Essential Guide to Bulbs (Timber Press, 2025) as a roadmap for creating gardens that bloom beautifully long after spring. Dahlias and other summer bulbs take center stage as the session covers planning, planting, and pairing techniques for vibrant color and lasting impact. Attendees will leave ready to design gardens that transition seamlessly from one season to the next—alive with texture, energy, and the dazzling drama of bulbs in full bloom.
 
Summer & Autumn Bulbs
Plan ahead now for a spectacular summer and autumn bulb display. Learn how to use The Essential Guide to Bulbs (Timber Press, 2025) as a roadmap for creating gardens that bloom beautifully long after spring. Dahlias and other summer bulbs take center stage as the session covers planning, planting, and pairing techniques for vibrant color and lasting impact. Attendees will leave ready to design gardens that transition seamlessly from one season to the next—alive with texture, energy, and the dazzling drama of bulbs in full bloom.
Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00pm

1:15pm

Reimagining Pansies

Brenna Estrada - Flower Farmer, Author, Pansy Fan

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Pansies are far more than cool-season color—they’re vibrant, resilient, and deserving of a fresh perspective. In this session, attendees will learn how to grow pansies successfully through summer and discover their surprising potential as cut flowers. The discussion explores the evolving future of this beloved bloom, including efforts to introduce extraordinary new varieties through collaborations with hybridizers in Italy and Japan. Drawing from Pansies: How to Grow, Reimagine, and Create Beauty with Pansies and Violas (Timber Press, 2025), attendees will gain inspiration and practical insight to see pansies not as seasonal accents, but as year-round stars.
 
Reimagining Pansies
Pansies are far more than cool-season color—they’re vibrant, resilient, and deserving of a fresh perspective. In this session, attendees will learn how to grow pansies successfully through summer and discover their surprising potential as cut flowers. The discussion explores the evolving future of this beloved bloom, including efforts to introduce extraordinary new varieties through collaborations with hybridizers in Italy and Japan. Drawing from Pansies: How to Grow, Reimagine, and Create Beauty with Pansies and Violas (Timber Press, 2025), attendees will gain inspiration and practical insight to see pansies not as seasonal accents, but as year-round stars.
Friday, February 20, 2026 1:15pm

2:45pm

More Than Just a Pretty Space: Designing Gardens That Work for Your Life

Claire Lidell Hanna - Award-winning Designer, Educator, Founder of Relish Gardens

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Do you ever feel torn between a beautiful garden and a functional one—between growing food and creating something intentional and inviting? This seminar explores how to design multi-functional spaces that reflect how you live and who you share them with. Attendees will learn how to assess their needs, plan with purpose, and blend ornamental and edible elements into cohesive, inspired designs. Be sure to visit the Relish Gardens 2026 show garden to see these ideas in action, presented by award-winning designer Claire Lidell Hanna.
 
More Than Just a Pretty Space: Designing Gardens That Work for Your Life
Do you ever feel torn between a beautiful garden and a functional one—between growing food and creating something intentional and inviting? This seminar explores how to design multi-functional spaces that reflect how you live and who you share them with. Attendees will learn how to assess their needs, plan with purpose, and blend ornamental and edible elements into cohesive, inspired designs. Be sure to visit the Relish Gardens 2026 show garden to see these ideas in action, presented by award-winning designer Claire Lidell Hanna.
Friday, February 20, 2026 2:45pm

4:00pm

Cut Flower Garden 101: The Best Blooms to Grow for Beginners

Kara Jamison - Cut Flower Grower, Designer, Educator

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Ready to grow your first cutting garden? This welcoming seminar takes the mystery out of growing flowers for the vase, focusing on varieties that reward beginners with abundance and color. Attendees will learn how to plan, plant, and harvest blooms that keep on giving throughout the season. With down-to-earth advice from Kara Jamison of Blooming Joy Flower Co., this session celebrates the joy of growing beauty from seed to centerpiece—proving that anyone can fill their home (and their heart) with flowers grown by their own hands.
 
Cut Flower Garden 101: The Best Blooms to Grow for Beginners
Ready to grow your first cutting garden? This welcoming seminar takes the mystery out of growing flowers for the vase, focusing on varieties that reward beginners with abundance and color. Attendees will learn how to plan, plant, and harvest blooms that keep on giving throughout the season. With down-to-earth advice from Kara Jamison of Blooming Joy Flower Co., this session celebrates the joy of growing beauty from seed to centerpiece—proving that anyone can fill their home (and their heart) with flowers grown by their own hands.
Friday, February 20, 2026 4:00pm

Main Stage

11:00am

Container Showdown - Friday

Perla Curbelo-Santiago - Award-winning Gardening Communicator, Author, Wellness Advocate

Kamili Bell Hill - Plant Stylist, Best-selling Author, Creator of PlantBlerd

 
Container Showdown - Friday
Friday, February 20, 2026 11:00am

1:00pm

Container Showdown: Celebrity Edition Friday

Kevin Espiritu - Founder & CEO of Epic Gardening

Jacques Lyakov - Garden Hermit at Epic Gardening

 
Container Showdown: Celebrity Edition Friday
Friday, February 20, 2026 1:00pm

2:30pm

Blooms & Bubbles: Designing with Spring Flowering Bulbs  [additional ticket required]

Alanna Garcia - Florist, Owner Verde & Co

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Alanna Garcia celebrates the joy of spring with a hands-on floral design session featuring locally grown tulips, daffodils, and other cheerful bulb flowers. Inspired by the greenhouse and garden, Alanna will guide participants in creating a hand-tied bouquet or small vase arrangement bursting with color and life. Along the way, she’ll share simple, practical tips for arranging, caring for, and selecting the best seasonal blooms for home or gifting. With her signature warmth and artistry, Alanna makes floral design feel fresh, fun, and full of possibility... an uplifting way to welcome the season.
 
Blooms & Bubbles: Designing with Spring Flowering Bulbs  [additional ticket required]
Alanna Garcia celebrates the joy of spring with a hands-on floral design session featuring locally grown tulips, daffodils, and other cheerful bulb flowers. Inspired by the greenhouse and garden, Alanna will guide participants in creating a hand-tied bouquet or small vase arrangement bursting with color and life. Along the way, she’ll share simple, practical tips for arranging, caring for, and selecting the best seasonal blooms for home or gifting. With her signature warmth and artistry, Alanna makes floral design feel fresh, fun, and full of possibility... an uplifting way to welcome the season.
Friday, February 20, 2026 2:30pm

4:00pm

Houseplant Hints from the Plant Daddy

Kossi Tchenawou - Plant Daddy, Creator, Growth Coach

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Houseplant Hints from the Plant Daddy
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Friday, February 20, 2026 4:00pm

DIY Stage

(All seminars 60 minutes unless noted)

10:15am

Natural Color from the Garden

Janice Cox - Author, Natural Beauty Expert

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Add a splash of color to your life... straight from the garden! This hands-on demo explores how to create beautiful, eco-friendly dyes and watercolor paints using common plants found right outside your door. From the golden glow of Oregon grape to the deep purples of hollyhock and the soft greens of yarrow, nature’s palette is vibrant and abundant. Learn simple techniques for making natural pigments to dye linens, paint garden-inspired art, or start a dye garden of your own. Author and floral craft expert Janice Cox brings color, creativity, and joy to every project.
 
Natural Color from the Garden
Add a splash of color to your life... straight from the garden! This hands-on demo explores how to create beautiful, eco-friendly dyes and watercolor paints using common plants found right outside your door. From the golden glow of Oregon grape to the deep purples of hollyhock and the soft greens of yarrow, nature’s palette is vibrant and abundant. Learn simple techniques for making natural pigments to dye linens, paint garden-inspired art, or start a dye garden of your own. Author and floral craft expert Janice Cox brings color, creativity, and joy to every project.
Friday, February 20, 2026 10:15am

11:45am

Hydrangea Decor for Every Season

Skye Hamilton - Content Creator, Founder of Hamilton House Designs

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Bring the beauty of hydrangeas indoors with creative ideas for using both fresh and dried blooms in your home décor. Discover how to craft wreaths, garlands, centerpieces, and other arrangements that showcase hydrangeas year-round. Learn how to dry and dye blooms for lasting color, explore seasonal styling tips, and see how these versatile flowers can add charm to any space—from everyday displays to holiday celebrations. Simple, stylish, and endlessly adaptable, hydrangeas prove that garden beauty belongs in every room.
 
Hydrangea Decor for Every Season
Bring the beauty of hydrangeas indoors with creative ideas for using both fresh and dried blooms in your home décor. Discover how to craft wreaths, garlands, centerpieces, and other arrangements that showcase hydrangeas year-round. Learn how to dry and dye blooms for lasting color, explore seasonal styling tips, and see how these versatile flowers can add charm to any space—from everyday displays to holiday celebrations. Simple, stylish, and endlessly adaptable, hydrangeas prove that garden beauty belongs in every room.
Friday, February 20, 2026 11:45am

1:30pm

Glass Gardens: Build Your Own Terrarium Two Ways

Kamili Bell Hill - Plant Stylist, Best-selling Author, Creator of PlantBlerd

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Discover how to turn glass vessels into miniature worlds of living art. This demonstration guides attendees through creating two distinctive, low-maintenance terrariums—one lush and enclosed, the other airy and open. The session covers plant selection, layering techniques, and container styles that keep terrariums thriving long after they’re built. Attendees will also learn how humidity-loving plants can flourish in these self-contained environments, avoiding the pitfalls of constant misting or humidifiers. With creative styling tips and practical care advice, this session brings science, design, and a touch of nostalgia together under glass.
 
Glass Gardens: Build Your Own Terrarium Two Ways
Discover how to turn glass vessels into miniature worlds of living art. This demonstration guides attendees through creating two distinctive, low-maintenance terrariums—one lush and enclosed, the other airy and open. The session covers plant selection, layering techniques, and container styles that keep terrariums thriving long after they’re built. Attendees will also learn how humidity-loving plants can flourish in these self-contained environments, avoiding the pitfalls of constant misting or humidifiers. With creative styling tips and practical care advice, this session brings science, design, and a touch of nostalgia together under glass.
Friday, February 20, 2026 1:30pm

3:15pm

Advanced Houseplant Propagation

Lindsay Sisti - Author, Plant Shop Owner, Houseplant Hybridizer

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Ready to level up your propagation game? This in-depth demonstration goes beyond basic cuttings to explore advanced techniques such as air and ground layering, and the setup of efficient propagation boxes to produce more plants... faster! Learn how substrates such as LECA, perlite, and Fluval Stratum promote strong root growth and how to use self-watering pots and semi-hydro systems to your advantage. Perfect for the curious houseplant lover ready to take propagation methods up a notch, this workshop offers practical methods to multiply your collection with confidence and success.
 
Advanced Houseplant Propagation
Ready to level up your propagation game? This in-depth demonstration goes beyond basic cuttings to explore advanced techniques such as air and ground layering, and the setup of efficient propagation boxes to produce more plants... faster! Learn how substrates such as LECA, perlite, and Fluval Stratum promote strong root growth and how to use self-watering pots and semi-hydro systems to your advantage. Perfect for the curious houseplant lover ready to take propagation methods up a notch, this workshop offers practical methods to multiply your collection with confidence and success.
Friday, February 20, 2026 3:15pm

5:00pm

Dried Floral Wreath Design

Bethany Little - Floral Designer, Farmer, Co-Owner of Charles Little & Co.

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Celebrate the lasting beauty of the garden with dried flowers, herbs, and foliage. In this creative demonstration, learn how to design with preserved botanicals to craft elegant wreaths that bring texture and color to any season. Discover tips for choosing and preparing materials, combining shapes and tones for natural harmony, and ensuring your finished design lasts beautifully. With easy, sustainable techniques, you’ll see how dried flowers can become timeless pieces of floral art—perfect for gift-giving or adding a touch of garden charm indoors.
 
Dried Floral Wreath Design
Celebrate the lasting beauty of the garden with dried flowers, herbs, and foliage. In this creative demonstration, learn how to design with preserved botanicals to craft elegant wreaths that bring texture and color to any season. Discover tips for choosing and preparing materials, combining shapes and tones for natural harmony, and ensuring your finished design lasts beautifully. With easy, sustainable techniques, you’ll see how dried flowers can become timeless pieces of floral art—perfect for gift-giving or adding a touch of garden charm indoors.
Friday, February 20, 2026 5:00pm

Adams Room

(All seminars 60 minutes unless noted)

10:30am

Small Space, Big Harvest: Edible Garden Design for Patios, Balconies & Tiny Yards

Chia-Ming Ro - Garden Designer, Founder of Coastal Homestead

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Don’t let limited space limit your harvest. This practical and design-forward seminar explores how thoughtful layouts, smart container choices, and vertical growing techniques can transform patios, balconies, and small outdoor spaces into productive edible gardens. Learn how to grow herbs, greens, tomatoes, and more while balancing beauty and function—proof that even the smallest spaces can deliver a big return at harvest time.
 
Small Space, Big Harvest: Edible Garden Design for Patios, Balconies & Tiny Yards
Don’t let limited space limit your harvest. This practical and design-forward seminar explores how thoughtful layouts, smart container choices, and vertical growing techniques can transform patios, balconies, and small outdoor spaces into productive edible gardens. Learn how to grow herbs, greens, tomatoes, and more while balancing beauty and function—proof that even the smallest spaces can deliver a big return at harvest time.
Friday, February 20, 2026 10:30am

12:00pm

Succession in the Garden

John McCallen - Ecologist, Garden Designer

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Change isn’t something to fear... it’s what makes ecological gardens truly come to life. In this inspiring seminar, attendees will see how gardens evolve with time and how intentional design can work in harmony with nature’s shifts. Through stories and images from three of his own creations—spanning Zones 8, 9, and 10—the speaker reveals how soil-building, plant succession, and shifting climates influence each space. Attendees will leave with practical insight into designing gardens that age gracefully, adapt to warmer, drier conditions, and celebrate the beauty of continual renewal.
 
Succession in the Garden
Change isn’t something to fear... it’s what makes ecological gardens truly come to life. In this inspiring seminar, attendees will see how gardens evolve with time and how intentional design can work in harmony with nature’s shifts. Through stories and images from three of his own creations—spanning Zones 8, 9, and 10—the speaker reveals how soil-building, plant succession, and shifting climates influence each space. Attendees will leave with practical insight into designing gardens that age gracefully, adapt to warmer, drier conditions, and celebrate the beauty of continual renewal.
Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00pm

1:30pm

Interview with Dan Hinkley: A Life in Plants

Dan Hinkley - Award-winning Plantsman, Collector, Author

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Recorded as part of Cultivating Place LIVE! with host Jennifer Jewell, this intimate conversation with renowned plantsman Dan Hinkley explores a lifetime devoted to discovering, growing, and sharing remarkable plants. From far-flung botanical expeditions to his beloved Heronswood and Windcliff gardens, Dan reflects on the beauty, curiosity, and conservation values that guide his work. A rare opportunity to hear one of horticulture’s most inspiring voices, recorded for broadcast on Jennifer Jewell’s acclaimed public radio podcast, Cultivating Place.
 
Interview with Dan Hinkley: A Life in Plants
Recorded as part of Cultivating Place LIVE! with host Jennifer Jewell, this intimate conversation with renowned plantsman Dan Hinkley explores a lifetime devoted to discovering, growing, and sharing remarkable plants. From far-flung botanical expeditions to his beloved Heronswood and Windcliff gardens, Dan reflects on the beauty, curiosity, and conservation values that guide his work. A rare opportunity to hear one of horticulture’s most inspiring voices, recorded for broadcast on Jennifer Jewell’s acclaimed public radio podcast, Cultivating Place.
Friday, February 20, 2026 1:30pm

3:00pm

Strange Garden Follies and Obsessions of the Victorian Gardener

Felicia Feaster - Journalist, Author, Former HGTV Editor

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The Victorian era (1820–1914) was a time of extraordinary botanical discovery that forever changed how we garden today. Fueled by plant hunters scouring Asia and South America for exotic specimens, this period ushered houseplants into living rooms, popularized terrariums and glasshouses, and transformed gardens into theatrical experiences filled with ferneries, grottos, and follies. Dive into the Victorians’ curious plant obsessions - how they blended science, art, and spectacle - and reveals how passion for the rare and unusual continues to inspire today’s “gothic gardeners” and modern botanical dreamers alike.
 
Strange Garden Follies and Obsessions of the Victorian Gardener
The Victorian era (1820–1914) was a time of extraordinary botanical discovery that forever changed how we garden today. Fueled by plant hunters scouring Asia and South America for exotic specimens, this period ushered houseplants into living rooms, popularized terrariums and glasshouses, and transformed gardens into theatrical experiences filled with ferneries, grottos, and follies. Dive into the Victorians’ curious plant obsessions - how they blended science, art, and spectacle - and reveals how passion for the rare and unusual continues to inspire today’s “gothic gardeners” and modern botanical dreamers alike.
Friday, February 20, 2026 3:00pm

Traveler's Tea

3:30pm

Traveler's Tea: "Pinching" England  [additional ticket required]

Sue Goetz - Award-winning Garden Designer, Author, Speaker

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In British slang, “pinching” means to steal—and this session is all about borrowing the best ideas from across the pond. Join Sue Goetz on a visual journey through some of England’s most inspiring gardens, from the sweeping landscapes of Cornwall and Wales to icons like Hidcote and Sissinghurst. Attendees will discover how to adapt classic British design elements—layered borders, garden rooms, and artful plant combinations—for their own spaces at home. Filled with humor, inspiration, and practical takeaways, Pinching England celebrates the joy of creative thievery in the name of great gardening.
 
Traveler's Tea: "Pinching" England  [additional ticket required]
In British slang, “pinching” means to steal—and this session is all about borrowing the best ideas from across the pond. Join Sue Goetz on a visual journey through some of England’s most inspiring gardens, from the sweeping landscapes of Cornwall and Wales to icons like Hidcote and Sissinghurst. Attendees will discover how to adapt classic British design elements—layered borders, garden rooms, and artful plant combinations—for their own spaces at home. Filled with humor, inspiration, and practical takeaways, Pinching England celebrates the joy of creative thievery in the name of great gardening.
Friday, February 20, 2026 3:30pm