Let's Grow Your Mind: Horticulture at the Intersection of Art and Science

Let's Grow Your Mind: Where Curiosity Cultivates Knowledge

If you’ve ever wondered about the quirky, fascinating, and unexpected corners of horticulture, the Grow Your Mind talk series is for you! From plant folklore and pollinator behavior to soil secrets and botanical oddities, these sessions are as entertaining as they are enlightening.  Whether you're a seasoned grower or just plant-curious, come feed your mind and grow your garden know-how in ways you never expected!

Horticulture at the Intersection of Art and Science

Before microscopes and molecular models, there were sketchbooks and watercolors. In this captivating lecture, discover how artists became scientists—transforming botany and reshaping the course of science with the stroke of a brush.

Explore the rich history of botanical illustration, where precision met beauty and observation became discovery. Learn how these visual storytellers captured the complexity of plants with stunning accuracy, laying the foundation for modern plant science and horticulture.

Whether you're a gardener, artist, or curious mind, this talk will open your eyes to the extraordinary role that art played in advancing science—and how the legacy of botanical illustration continues to inspire and inform today’s horticultural world.

Come see how paint and pigment helped plants speak to science.

A ZOOM link will be sent to all registrants 1 week prior to class.

SPEAKER:  Ruth Carll, County Agent III, State Leader, Consumer Horticulture

COST:  $20