JAN. 26
Beautiful Botanicals: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 26 (part 1), Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. Artist Sharron ONeil will explore traditional materials and methods of drawing and painting botanicals. Part 2 will be Feb. 2. $25 members, $30 nonmembers. Registration required. 343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.
JAN. 30
Caring for a Water-Wise Landscape: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30, Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd. The first of four in the Water Efficient Landscaping series. The free classes are offered by United Water Idaho, the Ada County Extension Service, the City of Boise and Boise Public Library.
FEB. 5
The Cooks Garden: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. Community Supported Agriculture farmers Jim and Elaine Jenkins will share how they grow an abundance of produce each year at their home farm. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. Registration required. 343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.
FEB. 6
Xeriscape Principles and Design: 6 p.m. Feb. 6, Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd. Discussion with Susan Bell from the University of Idaho Extension Service. Free. Email landscape@unitedwater.com to sign up.
FEB. 12
Happy Houseplants: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. Learn from experts Dave Fellows and Nancy Willis-Orr of The Potting Shed about the basics of growing indoor plants. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. Registration required. 343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.
FEB. 13
Landscaping with Native and Firewise Plants: 6 p.m. Feb. 13, Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd. Discussion with Ann DeBolt from the Idaho Botanical Gardens. Free. Email landscape @unitedwater.com to sign up.
FEB. 19
Berry Good: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. University of Idaho Extension Educator Ariel Agenbroad will introduce participants to the best berry crops for the Treasure Valley and share cultivation, maintenance, pruning and propagation ideas to help keep plants healthy and producing for years to come. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. Registration required. 343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.
FEB. 20
Organics for Soil Health and Water Efficiency: 6 p.m. Feb. 20, Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd. Discussion with Mir Seyedbagheri from the University of Idaho Extension Service. Free. Email landscape@unitedwater.com to sign up.
FEB. 23
Culture and Care of Orchids: 10 a.m. Feb. 23, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. Janet Crist of the Treasure Valley Orchid Society and American Orchid Society will share her 35 years of experiences in growing orchids. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. Registration required. 343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.
FEB. 26
Intermountain Gardens: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. Mary Ann Newcomer, author of Rocky Mountain Gardeners Handbook, will share her personal recommendations of plants that thrive in our region. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. Registration required. 343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.
FEB. 28
Waking up Your Garden: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. Vegetable garden manager Meg McCarthy will discuss planning, starting seeds, preparing and improving the soil, weeding, pruning and other chores to wake up the garden after a long winter. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. Registration required. 343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.
MARCH 22-24
Boise Flower and Garden Show: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. March 22, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 23 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 24, Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St. Shop for the latest in landscape design, garden art and decor, yard furniture, plants, decks, greenhouse and more. Enjoy display gardens, educational and fun gardening seminars, orchid and bonsai displays, a silent auction of container gardens and more. $8 general, $3 children 12-17, free for ages younger than 12. gardenshowboise.com.
MAY 10-11
Spring plant sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10-11, 1211 S. Owyhee St., Boise. Annuals, perennials, herbs and veggies grown by garden club members and CWI horticulture students. Proceeds benefit community service projects and scholarships. idhort.com.
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