Virtual Lunchtime Lecture: Harry S. Truman, Presidential Farmer
Thursday, February 24 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$25 | $12.50 for members
Virtual program via Zoom
Join Doug Richardson (Program Manager, Interpretation and Visitor Services at the Harry S Truman National Historic Site) to learn about how Truman’s upbringing working on his family’s Grandview farm shaped his political career.
Each person will also receive a free general admission ticket to use at Powell Gardens in 2022. Participants must register by February 23, 2022. The Zoom link will be sent out 24 hours in advance to registered attendees.
Artful Gardens: Orchid Delirium
Thursday, March 3 (7-8:30 p.m.) & Thursday, March 10 (6-8 p.m.)
Instructor: Donna Houtteman
$80 | Members receive 10% off
Virtual and Powell Gardens
Painting with plants! The garden as a gallery! The elements and principles of design are consistently evident not only in the visual arts but also in garden design.
Join “Docent Donna” Houttemen for a new series exploring gardens in the visual arts and connections to Powell Gardens. This two-part series starts with a 90-minute virtual presentation via Zoom focused on orchids in national, regional, and local works of art. The second part of the series is an after-hours tour of the Orchid Delirium Exhibition, complete with snacks and a drink.
Registration cutoff is March 1st.
Orchid Thief Book Club
Saturday, March 26 | 10-11 a.m.
$25 | Members receive 10% off
Powell Gardens
Join Education Manager, Caitlin Eckard, to discuss Susan Orlean’s book, The Orchid Thief. This fascinating first-hand account explores the eccentric world of orchid fanatics in Florida. Immerse yourself in the text and discuss with other readers before viewing Orchid Delirium at Powell Gardens.
Book club attendees will enjoy light snacks and drinks and can view the Orchid Delirium exhibition after the session.
Garden to Glass: Gin Edition
Saturday, March 26 | 2-3 p.m.
$25 | Members receive 10% off
Powell Gardens
Juniper berries, coriander seeds, and citrus! All these natural ingredients distill into a delicious botanical gin. In this edition of Garden to Glass, learn all about the history of gin and the special ingredients that make up botanical gins. Attendees will enjoy tastes, then make a classic gin cocktail, the Bee’s Knees.
Attendees will receive a Powell Gardens glass to take home. Must be 21+ to attend.