Techniques taught by knowledgeable instructors and Filoli’s Garden staff are for the novice home gardener or those in the profession to apply to their own gardening projects. Whether it’s through a one–day class or A Year in the Garden, students gain an in–depth understanding of the subject matter through well thought–out curriculum and the small class size.
January-May classes are listed below. The June-December class schedule will be available in spring of 2019.
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The class covers terminology, timing, and care for hydrangeas to ensure healthy growth and blooms. Become familiar with basic principles and practices of proper pruning techniques. You too can grow hydrangeas as spectacular as those found in Filoli’s Garden.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations up to 2-weeks prior to a class are subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations less than 2-weeks prior to a class are non-refundable. Filoli does not issue credits for future classes.
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Proceeds from your purchase support Filoli’s mission, from the care of the historic House, magnificent Gardens, and vast Nature Preserve, to the events and programs that will keep Filoli culturally relevant for the next 100 years. Thank you!
Orchids have long bloom times, look fantastic when featured under glass, and are a welcome addition to a kitchen or dining table in the winter months. A glass container, a miniature blooming orchid, and an assortment of small plants and mosses will be provided for you to create your own miniature terrarium.
This class counts as an elective for the Floral Design Certificate Program.
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Cancellation Policy: Cancellations up to 2-weeks prior to a class are subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations less than 2-weeks prior to a class are non-refundable. Filoli does not issue credits for future classes.
Proceeds from your purchase support Filoli’s mission, from the care of the historic House, magnificent Gardens, and vast Nature Preserve, to the events and programs that will keep Filoli culturally relevant for the next 100 years. Thank you!
Study Filoli’s rose collection with the Garden staff and learn how they coax fragrant hybrids and heritage varieties into bloom each spring. The class covers terminology, timing, and care for roses to ensure healthy growth and blooms.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations up to 2-weeks prior to a class are subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations less than 2-weeks prior to a class are non-refundable. Filoli does not issue credits for future classes.
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Proceeds from your purchase support Filoli’s mission, from the care of the historic House, magnificent Gardens, and vast Nature Preserve, to the events and programs that will keep Filoli culturally relevant for the next 100 years. Thank you!
Techniques learned in A Year in the Garden are for both professional and home gardeners and can be applied to your own projects. A typical day includes a classroom lecture plus a walk-and-talk in the historic Garden or a hands-on workshop. Students also select a project to work on in their own gardens and receive guidance from the instructor. Projects can range from landscape renovations, to cataloging plant materials, to simply planting a vegetable garden for the first time. Students who take A Year in the Garden graduate with a Certificate of Completion in Horticulture.
All sessions are on Wednesdays from 10:00am – 3:00pm and include a break from 12:30-1:00 pm.
February 13
Botany for Gardeners Part I
Landscape Tree and Shrub ID
March 13
Botany for Gardeners Part II
Pruning Principles I
April 10
Soil Management
Landscape Perennial and Annual Plant ID
May 15
Garden Design
Seed Collecting and Preserving
June 12
Water Management
Native California Plant ID Walk
July 17
Plant Propagation Lecture
Plant Propagation Lab
August 21
Pest Management
Pruning Principles II
September 18
Preparing for Fall
Garden Project Overview
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations up to 2-weeks prior to a class are subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations less than 2-weeks prior to a class are non-refundable. Filoli does not issue credits for future classes.
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Proceeds from your purchase support Filoli’s mission, from the care of the historic House, magnificent Gardens, and vast Nature Preserve, to the events and programs that will keep Filoli culturally relevant for the next 100 years. Thank you!
Using Filoli’s cutting garden as inspiration, learn the basics of how to design and maintain a cut flower garden that suits your style, space, and needs. Choose and grow a variety of annual and perennial plants to produce cut flowers and foliage all season long. Soil amendment, irrigation, and flower varieties will also be reviewed.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations up to 2-weeks prior to a class are subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations less than 2-weeks prior to a class are non-refundable. Filoli does not issue credits for future classes.
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Proceeds from your purchase support Filoli’s mission, from the care of the historic House, magnificent Gardens, and vast Nature Preserve, to the events and programs that will keep Filoli culturally relevant for the next 100 years. Thank you!
Discover how to design and care for a beautiful container garden. This class will focus on edible flowers and herbs. Container gardens are great for gardening in small spaces and to add a WOW-factor to patios, entryways, and other outdoor areas. Best of all, they provide constant color. You will take home your own container garden. Fee includes materials.
Bring gloves, wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to get your hands dirty.
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Cancellation Policy: Cancellations up to 2-weeks prior to a class are subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations less than 2-weeks prior to a class are non-refundable. Filoli does not issue credits for future classes.
Proceeds from your purchase support Filoli’s mission, from the care of the historic House, magnificent Gardens, and vast Nature Preserve, to the events and programs that will keep Filoli culturally relevant for the next 100 years. Thank you!
Ever wish you could identify plants and flowers with ease? This class is for beginners who want to learn basic plant identification, which is essential to determining how to care for plants in your own garden. Learn the fundamentals of plant identification with a focus on patterns found in a few important plant families.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations up to 2-weeks prior to a class are subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations less than 2-weeks prior to a class are non-refundable. Filoli does not issue credits for future classes.
Program Details and Materials List
Proceeds from your purchase support Filoli’s mission, from the care of the historic House, magnificent Gardens, and vast Nature Preserve, to the events and programs that will keep Filoli culturally relevant for the next 100 years. Thank you!