Learning for Adults

In The Garden Series

Learn advanced gardening skills from the pros. Ladew’s In the Garden Series provides the exclusive opportunity to learn directly from the Ladew Garden Staff out in the gardens. Sessions include pruning, shearing, repotting, composting and more.

Lecture Series

Ladew’s Spring and Fall Lecture Series provide inspiration for garden design, floral design,interior design, art, travel and natural history. Speakers from across the country and abroad share their expertise in each of these areas. Spring Lectures take place on Thursday mornings at 10:30am, from late March through the end of April. Fall Lectures take place on Thursday mornings at 10:30am, from late September through the end of October.

Wellness In The Gardens

Nature Informed Mental Health and Wellbeing-Beneficial for all adults, this 6-week program integrates nature connection with mindfulness and other resiliency practices to assist people in regulating stress, anxiety, depression, and pain. Participants will learn techniques such as guided relaxation, breathing exercises, and forest bathing that can become lifelong practices for wellness.

Wild Walks and Talks

Take a walk on the wild side at Ladew. Join us for indoor discussions and / or outdoor explorations through the gardens, meadows or woodlands with local experts and / or Ladew educators.