Let's Grow Your Mind: The Intersection of Art and Horticulture

MONDAY EVENING ‘LET’S GROW YOUR MIND’ CLASSES ___________________________________________

If you’ve ever wondered about the quirky, fascinating, and unexpected corners of horticulture, the Let’s Grow Your Mind education 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!

Schedule:  Monday’s, 7 to 8pm 

Location: Virtual (Link is sent out prior to class)

Fee:  $20/$10 RMG

Level:  Beginner

A7:  Horticulture at the Intersection of Art and Science REGISTRATION LINK

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 out 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.