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September 20, 2025
Ask a Gardener
Is it too late to plant this? Prune that? Sow seeds? You've heard us say that autumn is a great…
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September 24, 2025
Cheekwood After Hours: Blevins Japanese Garden (Shomu-en)
In this special after hours immersion, learn key principles of Japanese garden design and experience shomu-en at dusk. Meet outside…
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September 27, 2025
How to Make Garden Soil
Ready to turn your dirt into soil? Learn how to use what you have on-hand to create biodiverse, garden-boosting soil.…
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September 27, 2025
Seasonal Containers for Cool Weather
Welcome guests and new seasons with containers that fit your space and style. Learn how to choose a palette and…
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September 27, 2025
Trellises + Garden Structures
From humble to extravagant, garden trellises have a place in every garden. Be inspired by tried and true DIY trellis…
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October 4, 2025
Landscape Garden Design
You've heard "right plant, right place", but where do you go from there? Learn key garden design principles from real…
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October 4, 2025
Planting Under Mature Trees
Beautiful gardens can be made in the shade. Challenged by dry soils, layers of roots, and dense shade? Take a…
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October 8, 2025
Sigourney Cheek Literary Garden
Instructor Sean Stoyko, Cheekwood Location Botanic Hall Not Yet Members: $45 Members: $32 Waitlist
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October 11, 2025
Moon Gardens + Nocturnal Nature
Who's afraid of the dark? Gardens can come alive in the night! Learn to love nocturnal flora and fauna and…
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October 11, 2025
Maximizing Garden Space for Birdwatching
Gardening is for the birds! Or, at least, it can be. Discover the key principles of bird-friendly habitats, and how…
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October 18, 2025
Forcing Bulbs for Indoor Beauty
Keep blooming all fall and winter by "forcing" bulbs indoors. From tulips, to hyacinths, and paperwhites, learn how to enjoy…
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October 18, 2025
Growing Roses Organically
Cultivating roses organically opens you to a world of edible and iconic beauty. Learn how to choose rose varieties and…
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October 25, 2025
Going from Lawn to Living Landscape
The Mid-South was once covered by millions of acres of biodiverse grasslands. Now, only 10% of that ecosystem remains scattered…
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October 25, 2025
Designing a Garden for Your Lifestyle
No garden is "perfect", but it can be perfect for you! Whether you love veggies, perennials, ornamental flowers, or native…
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Fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable on and after the program’s start date. Cheekwood cannot refund fees requested on or after the start date of a program or for sessions missed due to illness or other personal situations.