Classes, Tours & Workshops
Programs for Adults
Instructor and student discuss photographyFrom gardening practices to nature study and everything in between—the Missouri Botanical Garden offers a full range of classes. Go to a list of all adult education classes.

If you have questions, please call us at (314) 577-5140 or email classes@mobot.org.

Join us for an upcoming class. Here are just a few:

  Participants enjoying refreshments and discussion
A Garden and a Library Book Club: "Lab Girl" by Hope Jahren
Monday, August 28; 6:30–8 p.m.
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Home Landscape Design
Six Wednesdays beginning September 6;
6:30–9 p.m.
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  Blemished apples
Ugly Produce to Stellar Dinner with Rob Connoley
Monday, September 11; 7–9 p.m.
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Become a Great Gardener: Fall Container Gardening
Thursday, September 21; 6–8 p.m.
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Go to a full listing of our classes.

“We appreciate the Garden even more now that we painted it.”

“Well planned out and well prepared. I loved learning a new craft.”

“Great information about tulips that will totally change my future plantings!”
—Quotes from previous participants

 

Quick Links
Herb & Heirloom Tuesdays
English lavender
Tuesdays, June 6–August 29, 2017
10 a.m.–noon
Discover a different herb each week. The first 150 participants will pot one up to take home. Included in Garden admission.
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Learn More
plant and trowels
Take your love for gardening to the next level. Learn more about the St. Louis Master Gardener Program and share your passion for plants with fellow gardeners, Garden visitors and your community.
St. Louis Master Gardener Program
Help for the Home Gardener

 

Give the Garden
Class participant creating wreath from succulentsGive the gift of knowledge! Instead of the typical “stuff,” give that hard-to-buy-for friend or family member a fun, memorable experience. Missouri Botanical Garden and its family of attractions offer many engaging and enriching classes throughout the year.

Purchase a gift card that can be used for classes, as well as for admission, merchandise, membership and more.