Education
Horticultural Therapy for Health & Well-being—
Therapeutic Horticulture
Soule Senior Programs for Individuals—
Spring/Summer 2010
 Past participants have said:
“It is great being with people who love the same things I do.”
“…these classes are my time to get away from the world around me.” The following programs are designed to enhance
your visit, therapeutically, to the Missouri Botanical
Garden. Programs held at the Garden run between
1½ to 2 hours, unless otherwise noted. Light
refreshments will be served.
To register for these programs, please download a printable individual program registration form, fill it out, and
mail it, with payment, to the address listed on the form.
Garden admission is free for those who enrolled in
Therapeutic Horticulture Programs. Please bring your
confirmation form with you the day of the class.
If a class you are interested in is listed as “Full,” you may add your name to a waiting list which will be used if registered participants cancel before the date of the class. Please mark your registration form as “waiting list.”
Download a print-friendly version of our classes for individuals (1.28MB) which also includes information about payment options, cancellations, and refunds.
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To have your name added to the mailing list or for more information, please call (314) 577-9506.
 Top 10 Orchids for Your Home
Growing orchids in our homes has become widely popular in the last several years because, although perceived exotic, most are inexpensive and easy to care for if one follows a few simple rules. This talk discusses one orchid hobbyist’s favorites and how to grow them in the home without a greenhouse or any special equipment. Take home an orchid for your home collection.
Instructor: Carol Gravens, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist.
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| Wednesday, March 3 |
10 a.m.–12 p.m. |
Missouri Room |
$12 |
Sneak Peek at the Best New Plants for 2010
Discover the best new plant introductions for Spring 2010 including a repeat blooming lilac, a pink Annabelle-type hydrangea, and all the new annual and perennial selections that will be hitting the greenhouse shelves this season.
Instructor: Jennifer Schamber. Jennifer Schamber is the General Manager of Greenscape Gardens in St. Louis, Missouri. She is the 2007 Green Profit Magazine Young Retailer Award winner and her garden center is recognized on Today’s Garden Center Magazine’s Revolutionary 100 List for the past three years. She is focused on community-oriented business practices and is involved in Habitat for Humanity, the Master Gardener program, and serves as President Elect of the Landscape & Nursery Association of Greater St. Louis and a Vice President of the Hort Co-op of Metro St. Louis.
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| Wednesday, March 10 FULL |
10 a.m.–12 p.m. |
Missouri Room |
$7 |
 Eat Smart—Be Active Series
Eat Smart Be Active is a program that incorporates both nutrition information, based on the recommendations of MyPyramid, and physical activity. The lessons are highly interactive and include ample time for small and large group discussions. Food tastings and light physical activity are integrated into each lesson, creating a fun and informative learning environment.
Instructor: Mary Wissmann, MS, RD, LD. Mary Wissman is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian in the state of Missouri with a Master’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences.She is the St. Louis County Nutrition and Health Education Specialist for the University of Missouri Extension, and specializes in teaching community programs about basic nutrition, exercise, and overall wellness. Her goal is to significantly improve the health and wellness of clients through small, easy lifestyle changes.
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| Plan, Shop, Save |
Wednesday, March 17 |
10 a.m.–12 p.m. |
Missouri Room |
$7 |
| Vary Your Veggies |
Wednesday, March 31 |
10 a.m.–12 p.m. |
Missouri Room |
$7 |
| Half Your Grains |
Wednesday, April 21 |
10 a.m.–12 p.m. |
Missouri Room |
$7 |
| Go Lean with Protein |
Wednesday, May 19 |
10 a.m.–12 p.m. |
Missouri Room |
$7 |
| All four programs |
March 17 & 31, April 21, May 19 |
10 a.m.–12 p.m. |
Missouri Room |
$20 |
Seeds, Cuttings, Division, OH MY!
Discover how easy and inexpensive propagating plants can be in the comfort of your own home. Start seeds and cuttings of the season to take home.
Instructor: Donald Frisch.
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| Wednesday, March 24 FULL |
10 a.m.–12 p.m. |
Missouri Room |
$7 |
Spring Wildflowers of Missouri
Each spring the wild areas of Missouri burst forth with a colorful display of wildflowers. This program invites you along to discover in photos the wildflowers of spring that one encounters while hiking Missouri. We will discuss interesting facts about the flowers and learn the best places to find them in the area.
Instructor: Carol Gravens, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist.
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| Wednesday, April 7 |
10 a.m.–12 p.m. |
Missouri Room |
$7 |
A History Walk through the Victorian District
Join us for a walk through the Victorian District of the garden and the Tower Grove House. From a historical perspective, learn how Henry Shaw developed one of the nation’s leading botanical gardens at his country estate, Tower Grove.
Instructor: Pat Jones, Senior Programs Volunteer.
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| Wednesday, April 14 |
10 a.m.–12 p.m. |
meet in Missouri Room |
$7 |
Garden Tips for Spring
Everyone can be a gardener and with these tips you will be practicing ideas that may not yet be published in books or journals. Many of them are the result of experienced gardeners that have discovered ways of improving results with soil, seeds, pest controls and gratification.
Instructor: Gordon Gosh, Master Gardener.
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| Wednesday, April 28 |
10 a.m.–12 p.m. |
Missouri Room |
$7 |
Ubiquitous Container Gardening
The instructor will present the advantages of using containers of all sizes and types to enhance the flower, vegetable and herb gardens. Examples and demonstrations will make this a course you will remember and tell others about for years.
Instructor: Gordon Gosh, Master Gardener.
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| Wednesday, May 5 FULL |
10 a.m.–12 p.m. |
Missouri Room |
$7 |
Spring Walking Tour
Join us for an exciting walking tour of the Garden in all its glorious spring bloom!
Instructor: Sharon Ward. Sharon is a valued MBG volunteer. With her degree in Horticulture and years of experience operating her own garden design business, Sharon Ward offers a wealth of knowledge you are sure to enjoy.
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| Wednesday, May 12 FULL |
10 a.m.–12 p.m. |
Meet in Missouri Room |
$3 |
| Wednesday, May 12 |
1–3 p.m. |
Meet in Missouri Room |
$3 |
Breathtaking Ball Baskets
By popular demand, the unique ball baskets are back! Create a hanging basket your neighbors will be talking about all season!
Instructor: Donald Frisch.
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| Wednesday, May 26 FULL |
10 a.m.–12 p.m. |
Missouri Room |
$12 |
| Wednesday, May 26 |
1–3 p.m. |
Missouri Room |
$12 |
Beneficial Bugs: A Plant’s Best Friend
Learn how to protect your plants from pest insects by encouraging the presence of their natural enemies. Meet the common beneficial insects and find out how to invite them into your garden. Be prepared for a short walk into the Garden to look for insects.
Instructor: Chris Hartley.
Chris Hartley is an Entomologist and Educator at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House. Chris has his Masters degree in Entomology and has described 16 new beetle species. Insects are a special interest of his, but he is fascinated by all living things.
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| Friday, May 28 |
10 a.m.–12 p.m. |
Missouri Room |
$7 |
Therapeutic Horticultural Programs at the Garden are made possible through contributions from:
Friends and family of Dr. Samuel D. Soule
Edward Chase Garvey Memorial Foundation
E. Reuben and Gladys Flora Grant Charitable Trust
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