Friday: Ikebana Floral Design Class: 1 or 2:30 p.m. Memphis Botanic Garden ($15). “Long Low Bowl with Suzy Askew.” Other dates: Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 and Dec. 21. Register at 901-854-6323, or e-mail jatboone@gmail.com.
Saturday: Memphis African violet Society: Meeting at Central Christian Church, 531 S. McLean. The program will be “Back to Basics: Leaf Swap, Putting down Leaves, Potting Plants, and Separating Babies,” presented by the Senior Club Members. The public is invited. Call 901-385-1148 or 901-757-1136.
Tuesday: “Time for Herbs”: 10:30-11:30 a.m. M.R. Davis Public Library, 8554 Northwest Drive, Southaven. Gardening program presented by Gail Banks. Call 662-342-0102.
Wednesday: “Vegetable Gardening 12 Months a Year”: Noon-1 p.m. at Dixon Gallery and Gardens. $7 ($5 seniors and students with ID), free to Dixon members. Munch-and-learn lecture with master gardeners Carl Wayne Hardeman and Jimmy Gafford. 901-761-5250. dixon.org
Wednesdays through Oct. 31: Farmers Market at the Garden: 2-6 p.m. at Memphis Botanic Garden. Shop from a variety of goods that are locally grown and produced, including fresh produce, home-baked breads and sweets, honey, artisan items and more. 901-636-4100.
Aug. 25: West Tennessee Iris Society Rhizome Sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Pickering Center (next to Charity Horse Show Arena), 7771 Poplar Pike, Germantown. More than 175 named tall bearded irises, plus a small selection of Louisiana, Siberian and species irises. wtis-iris.com
Aug. 25: Leaf Casting Workshop: 10:30 a.m. at Dixon Gallery and Gardens (Catmur Horticulture Building). $40 ($30 Dixon members). Limit 20. Materials and instructions included. Bring your own large leaf, or use one that is provided. Reservations required. Call 901-761-5250. dixon.org
Aug. 26: The Memphis Orchid Society: 2 p.m. meeting at Memphis Botanic Garden. Annual plant swap with the program “Repotting and Dividing Orchids.” Visitors welcome. memphisorchids.org.
Aug. 28: Tuesdays on the Terrace Wine Tasting: 6-8 p.m. at Memphis Botanic Garden. $35 ($25 MBG members). “Last of the Summer Wines.” Must be 21 and older to attend. Advance reservations required. 901-636-4131.
Aug. 29 — Sept. 26: Urban Forestry Advisor’s Class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, through Sept. 26 at Memphis Botanic Garden. $80. Learn about trees, issues facing the urban tree canopy. Participants are required to complete 20 volunteer hours in the field of Urban Forestry. Call 901-636-4128.
Sept. 8: Memphis Area Master Gardeners offering Organic Gardening for the Fall Season: 9-10:30 a.m. at Plant-A-Row for the Hungry Garden, Davies Plantation, 3570 Davieshire Drive, Bartlett. Class includes soil quality and amendments, bed preparation, fertilizers, pest control and more. Free. Call 901-680-8007 or 901-299-1087.
Sept. 13: “Southern Style Garden Party” featuring James Farmer: 6:30 p.m. at Millstone Market Nursery, 6993 Poplar, Germantown. $150 per person. Evening includes hors d’oeuvres, wine, seated dinner and autographed book. Farmer specializes in floral design for weddings and parties, and home interior and landscape design. 901-730-1183. millstonenursery.com.
Sept. 20: Mid-South Hosta Society: 6 p.m. meeting at Memphis Botanic Garden. Troy Marden, TV personality, author and garden designer from Nashville, presents “At Wit’s End” on how he developed his new garden in sun and shade. Silent auction begins at 6 p.m. with annual meeting and program to follow. $5 for guests, members free. Call 901-276-2819.
Sept. 23: The Memphis Orchid Society: 2 p.m. meeting at Memphis Botanic Garden. Norito Hasegawa presents the program “New Trends in Paphiopedilums.” Visitors welcome. memphisorchids.org
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