Houseplants 101. Learn the basics about the two most common categories of houseplants: tropical and arid. We’ll walk through the basics of keeping these types of plants happy and thriving in your home.

Let’s get more specific! These chats can be centered around specific types of plants, care requirements or planting methods - or all three, depending on the needs of the group.

These chats are geared towards folks that know their houseplant stuff. Let’s chat about specific species, pest issues or sourcing concerns. This chat is the most customizable, based on the desires of the group.

A crash course in houseplant history: includes all the greats hits - from Babylon to the terrarium tables of the 1970s.

Curious about the current dark side of the houseplant industry? Let’s chat about issues like poaching, price gouging and plant sourcing.

Do you know where your houseplant was grown? Many don’t! Learn how to ask questions, buy from ethically responsible shops and private sellers.

Learn a condensed history of the most popular houseplants of the 21st century.

Examples include: dieffenbachia, monstera, pothos, cast iron plant, echevieria, moth orchid, and air plants.

** can be customized based on interest

A walkthrough of the inception and creation of the terrarium - a contraption that still fascinates plant owners, even today! From the Victorians to Gen Z, folks cannot get enough of keeping their plants inside glass containers.

An overview of the most stand-out horticulture references in Jane Austen’s novels, from Pride & Prejudice to Northanger Abbey.

Did you know that most popular houseplants (and landscaping plants) are toxic to humans? Some even be deadly if ingested. During this chat we’ll talk about a few of the most common plants that many of us live alongside without even realizing they could harm us.

Learn the basics of keeping your venus flytrap, nepenthes and other carnivorous plants alive!

Similar to “Toxic Houseplants and How to Live WIth Them,” this chat highlights the most popular plants that are toxic - and sometimes deadly - to our furry friends.

Let’s walk through the basics of planting a cutting garden in a tiny space. We’ll talk about containers, plant choices and other essentials - as well as how to keep those blooms fresh after you’ve cut them for your vase.

Geared towards ages 8-13.

** customizable based on need

*** includes interactive element

A deep dive into the horticultural references in Jane Austen’s novels. We’ll work our way through each novel and stop to explain important cultural information as we go.

A windy walk through my research process in tracking down the specifics of one, singular geranium reference in Northanger Abbey.

Let’s talk about the history of the “shrubbery.” We’ll cover the ins and outs of Regency garden culture with a focus on shrubbery and its many uses.

A full-blown exploration of the 21st century houseplant - from Titanic plants to Gen Z’s obsession with marimo moss balls, we’ll cover it all.

From the Regency to the Victorians - houseplants had a wild time trying to stay alive in the 1800s. Let’s explore the ins and outs of a few of the most dynamic times in history.

This lecturer focuses exclusively on the Victorian era and the evolution of houseplants during that time. We’ll cover the invention of the Wardian case, too!

Why do we have greenhouses? A walk through history, from ancient times to the modern day will show us just how far the greenhouse has evolved since day one.

Why should we care about the houseplant industry? Even more, why should we spread knowledge about houseplants? News flash: even the cheapest pothos at the big box store has had a long journey to get on that shelf.

This class is based around a trio of popular houseplants - pothos, succulents and xxx. During our time together we’ll talk about choosing healthy plants, learn how to pot them and finally - learn how to take care of them once you get them home.

Duration: 1 hour

** can be combined with the Beginner Plant Chat

Choose from: tropical, succulent or airplants

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small, medium or large glassware.

We’ll build miniature worlds inside glass spheres! We’ll also talk about how to properly care for them so you’re prepared when you take it home.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Let’s build a small succulent dish garden!

One of the easiest workshops, this is a great option for drop-by classes or if there is a time constraint.

Duration: 30 minutes to 1 hour

During this workshop we’ll create miniature wreaths using USA grown, dried flowers. We’ll talk about how to dry your own flowers, and how to make sure your dried flowers stay vibrant for years to come.

What’s better than a centerpiece of fresh blooms on your table? A centerpiece that can keep growing as long as you can keep it alive!

We’ll plant a tropical centerpiece that perfect for you dining table, kitchen island or coffee table that gets low to bright, indirect light.

What’s better than a centerpiece of fresh blooms on your table? A centerpiece that can keep growing as long as you can keep it alive!

We’ll plant a succulent centerpiece that’s perfect for your dining table, kitchen island or coffee table that gets bright light!