FREE Open House
Saturday, March 19, 2005, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Meet Program Coordinators and Instructors and sample a variety of courses in our programs by taking part in FREE mini-lectures and courses scheduled throughout the day. Come to the Watson Building. No registration is required.

Orientation
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Do you want to learn more about taking classes at the Garden? Attend a brief orientation and learn about Continuing Education programs: areas of study, beginner and professional classes, using the catalog, schedules, and registration. Recommended for first-time attendees.

Botanical Art and Illustration
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Louisa Rawle Tiné will show examples of botanical art while working on pieces in progress.

Floral Design
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Watch Leah Kennell demonstrate fresh, silk, and dried flower arrangements.

Gardening
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Learn from Tolly Beck how to grow a variety of flowers in your garden.

Commercial Horticulture
10:30-11:30 a.m., 12:30-1:30 p.m., and 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Bill Logan discusses various aspects of practical pruning.

Landscape Design
10:30-11:30 a.m., 12:30-1:30 p.m., and 2:30-3:30 p.m.
View student and professional designs with Helen Dimos.

Horticultural Therapy
10:30-11:30 a.m., 12:30-1:30 p.m., and 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Learn about the practical uses of Horticultural Therapy in a range of settings in a slide show and talk with John Beirne.

Botany
Ongoing from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Discover the many uses of plants with Holly Porter Morgan.

For more information call 718.817.8747