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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 View More 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 View More 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
1:00pm	Spring Bulbs & Their Herbaceous Companions Jennifer Rose Carey - Author, Horticulturist, Garden Educator View More Celebrate the joy of spring’s first blooms in this uplifting seminar devoted to early bulbs and their perfect companions. Learn how to layer tulips, snowdrops, daffodils, and other seasonal favorites to create displays that awaken the garden after winter’s rest. The session explores combinations of textures, colors, and forms that bring vibrancy to borders, containers, and naturalized plantings alike. With expert guidance and fresh inspiration, participants will leave ready to design gardens that sparkle with life and color from the very first days of spring.	Spring Bulbs & Their Herbaceous Companions Celebrate the joy of spring’s first blooms in this uplifting seminar devoted to early bulbs and their perfect companions. Learn how to layer tulips, snowdrops, daffodils, and other seasonal favorites to create displays that awaken the garden after winter’s rest. The session explores combinations of textures, colors, and forms that bring vibrancy to borders, containers, and naturalized plantings alike. With expert guidance and fresh inspiration, participants will leave ready to design gardens that sparkle with life and color from the very first days of spring. Friday, February 20, 2026 1:00pm
2:30pm	Garden Alchemy: Transforming Your Garden with Nature’s Wisdom Stephanie Rose - Award-winning Author, Master Gardener, Permaculture Designer View More 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 View More 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 View More 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 View More 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 Jennifer Rose Carey - Author, Horticulturist, Garden Educator View More 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 View More 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 View More 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 View More 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] Tracy Yang-Songsangchantara - Farmer-Florist, Co-Owner of JARN Co. Flowers View More Tracy Yang-Songsangchantara of JARN Co. Flowers 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, Tracy 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, Tracy 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] Tracy Yang-Songsangchantara of JARN Co. Flowers 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, Tracy 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, Tracy 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 View More Description to come later.	Houseplant Hints from the Plant Daddy Description to come later. Friday, February 20, 2026 4:00pm

DIY Stage

(All seminars 60 minutes unless noted)

10:15am	Glass Gardens: Build Your Own Terrarium Two Ways Kamili Bell Hill - Plant Stylist, Best-selling Author, Creator of PlantBlerd View More 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 10:15am
11:45am	Hydrangea Decor for Every Season Skye Hamilton - Content Creator, Founder of Hamilton House Designs View More 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	Natural Color from the Garden Janice Cox - Author, Natural Beauty Expert View More 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 1:30pm
3:15pm	Advanced Houseplant Propagation Lindsay Sisti - Author, Plant Shop Owner, Houseplant Hybridizer View More 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. View More 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	Grow Exotic Ingredients at Home Carissa Kasper - Founder of Seed & Nourish View More Temperate climates offer the perfect opportunity to grow global flavors... no greenhouse required. Attendees will learn how to cultivate unique fruits and herbs at home, from hardy citrus and kiwi to pineapple guava, goji, mulberry, and serviceberry. The exploration continues with aromatic herbs like ginger and fenugreek, and nut trees such as hazelnut for homegrown treats. Even tea lovers can join in, harvesting leaves from their own Camellia sinensis. This session inspires gardeners to expand edible landscapes and enjoy a truly international harvest right from their own backyards.	Grow Exotic Ingredients at Home Temperate climates offer the perfect opportunity to grow global flavors... no greenhouse required. Attendees will learn how to cultivate unique fruits and herbs at home, from hardy citrus and kiwi to pineapple guava, goji, mulberry, and serviceberry. The exploration continues with aromatic herbs like ginger and fenugreek, and nut trees such as hazelnut for homegrown treats. Even tea lovers can join in, harvesting leaves from their own Camellia sinensis. This session inspires gardeners to expand edible landscapes and enjoy a truly international harvest right from their own backyards. Friday, February 20, 2026 10:30am
12:00pm	Succession in the Garden John McCallen - Ecologist, Garden Designer View More 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 View More 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 View More 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