Fwd: March Events: Fruit Tree Workshops, Global Plant Explorers, Crafting, and more

[Diane Tokugawa]

Diane

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From: UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley <gardenp...@berkeley.edu>

Subject: March Events: Fruit Tree Workshops, Global Plant Explorers, Crafting, and more

Date: February 22, 2026 at 8:31:00 AM PST

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Programs and Events March heralds the official start of spring and we have a great series of Garden programs for you to enjoy! You don't want to miss our Pop-Up Houseplant Sale, the one time each year that we bring out all of our hidden Plant Nursery gems for indoor environments, including rare specimen plants. Members receive early access on Thursday, March 5th. Plantsman extraordinaire Dan Hinkley will be visiting from Washington state, sharing his plant collecting adventures, and suggesting stellar subjects for our Bay Area gardens. This month, you can take a virtual expedition to Namaqualand South Africa, graft an heirloom apple tree, weave a spring basket, bring children for natural dyeing—and of course we hope you will see all that is blooming in the Garden! For discounts on programs, and plant purchases, consider becoming a Member! MARCH Pop-Up Houseplant Sale March 5–8 Don't miss this special chance to purchase rare specimen plants propagated from the Garden collection, as well as a large selection of easy-to-care-for tried-and-true classics. Many of these plants are unavailable at other nurseries! LEARN MORE Zoom Botany Talk: Botanical Explorations in Namaqualand Wed, March 11, 12:00–1:00 pm Free, donations welcome Take a virtual plant expedition to South Africa! Join Horticulturist Ethan Fenner and Director of Collections Andrew Doran as they share photos from their recent 10-day expedition into Namaqualand, the arid region of South Africa's North West coast. This area is known among botanists for its immense plant diversity, including otherworldly forms of succulents, intricate and ephemeral bulbs, and dazzling displays of annual flowers. Many of the species they highlight are exceedingly rare, highly endangered, and at risk of being poached out of their native habitat. Learn more about these plants, and the Garden's role in conservation at this online talk; then come see the "superbloom" begin on the Garden's Southern Africa hillside. Register Apple Tree Grafting Workshop Two sessions available: Sat, March 14 and Sun, March 15 10:00–11:30 am $120 Adult/$100 Member The Garden is proud to be one of the few places where you can learn the traditional technique of grafting. We will walk you through the process or attaching an heirloom variety of scion, generously donated by Filoli estate garden, to strong apple rootstock. Leave with two trees plus an Opinel gardening knife to keep! Register SATURDAY Register SUNDAY Advanced Grafting Techniques Workshop Sunday, March 15, 1:00–2:30 pm $100/$80 Members Expand your grafting skills and bring home a peach tree! A sequel to our favorite apple tree grafting program, in this workshop we will practice alternative grafting techniques.  Register Spring Basketry Workshop Sunday, March 22, 10:00 am–2:30 pm $100/$95 Member Create a charming spring basket using natural basketry fibers and raffia, pre-dyed in soft, muted tones by instructor Judith Thomas. Register Plant Collecting Across the Globe with Plantsman Dan Hinkley Saturday, March 28, 10:00–11:00 am $25/$20 Members The Garden is thrilled to host plantsman extraordinaire Daniel Hinkley. He has authored four books, and his private garden/nursery has been described as “a lifetime of gardening lessons [distilled] into a paradise.” For this talk, Dan will focus on plants from Asia, South America, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia that are easily grown in our local climate. Over 200 of the Botanical Garden’s own accessioned plants are attributed to his collecting endeavors, and we invite you to explore the Garden after the talk. Register FAMILY PROGRAM: Naturally Dyed Felted Eggs Sunday, March 29, two sessions 9:30–10:30 am & 11:30 am–12:30 pm $33 Child or Adult with kit $15 Adult Chaperone only Free Member Adult Chaperone only A spring highlight each year, we make plant-based dyes for coloring natural wool 'eggs' together! Register for 9:30 AM Register for 11:30 AM Monthly Programs Sick Plant Clinic Have an ailing plant? Let our clinicians help diagnose. Sat, March 7, 9:15–11:30 AM Discover Station: Ferns Drop in for fascinating information and an up-close look. Sunday, March 15, 12:00–3:00 PM Taiji and Qigong with Elizabeth McAnally, PhD A gentle practice for all levels out in nature. Friday, March 20, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM Rental Open House Host a memorable personal or work event at the Garden. Sunday, March 22, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley Our mission is to develop and maintain a diverse living collection of plants, to support teaching and worldwide research in plant biology, further the conservation of plant diversity, and promote public understanding and appreciation of plants and the natural environment. DONATE VISIT I JOIN I COLLECTIONS I LEARN I GIVE

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