May 2013

Sat
4
May

Join one of our staff photographers the first Saturday of each month for a free morning photo walk.

PHOTO: Monthly photo walk
Sat
4
May

Various educational exhibits will be on display to explain the world of African violets and demonstrate the diversity within this plant family.

PHOTO: Violet Show
Sat
4
May

The Central States Dahlia Society holds its annual dahlia sale, which features dahlia tubers and plants in a wide array of sizes, shapes, and colors.

PHOTO: Dahlia Show
Sat
4
May

Don't miss this great member benefit!

PHOTO: Garden Shop
Sat
4
May

Join the Garden's free walking tours.

tulips
Sun
5
May

The Garden welcomes local, sustainable farmers and producers to this public farmers' market. 

PHOTO: Farmers' Market
Sun
5
May

Various educational exhibits will be on display to explain the world of African violets and demonstrate the diversity within this plant family.

PHOTO: Violet Show
Sun
5
May

The Central States Dahlia Society holds its annual dahlia sale, which features dahlia tubers and plants in a wide array of sizes, shapes, and colors.

PHOTO: Dahlia Show
Mon
6
May

Stop by for nature-themed stories and activities Monday mornings in the Lenhardt Library!

PHOTO: story time
Sat
11
May

The Midwest chapter of the American Rhododendron Society presents a display and sale of more than 100 rhododendron and azalea varieties grown by members.

PHOTO: Rhododendron Show
Sat
11
May

Gather your family together for a remarkably fast tour of the United States!

PHOTO: Model Railroad Garden
Sat
11
May

Join President and CEO Sophia Siskel in the Regenstein Center for an informal address and review of the Garden’s accomplishments, goals, and expectations for the future.

Sat
11
May

Join the Garden's free walking tours.

tulips
Sun
12
May

This event is sold out.

Mother's Day Brunch
Sun
12
May

The Midwest chapter of the American Rhododendron Society presents a display and sale of more than 100 rhododendron and azalea varieties grown by members.

PHOTO: Rhododendron Show
Mon
13
May

Stop by for nature-themed stories and activities Monday mornings in the Lenhardt Library!

PHOTO: story time
Wed
15
May

Join us for a free movie screening of Biophilic Design: The Architecture of Life.

Find out more about this event.
Fri
17
May

The Bloomin' Festival is on hiatus for 2013.

A Bloomin' Festival
Sat
18
May

The Bloomin' Festival is on hiatus for 2013.

A Bloomin' Festival
Sat
18
May

The Midwest Bonsai Society’s spring show features spring-blooming trees, bonsai on rocks, and suiseki (the Japanese art of stones).

PHOTO: Midwest Bonsai Show
Sat
18
May

Learn about children’s celebrations in Japan during this special weekend of activities. Listen to koto harp and shakuhachi flute music, enjoy traditional folktales, and watch a tea ceremony.

Malott Japanese Garden Children’s Festival
Sat
18
May

Join us for two special lectures about the creation of the book Bonsai, A Patient Art with writer, editor, and bonsai curator Ivan Watters and photographer Tim Priest.

Ivan Watters
Sat
18
May

Join the Garden's free walking tours.

tulips
Sun
19
May

The Bloomin' Festival is on hiatus for 2013.

A Bloomin' Festival
Sun
19
May

The Midwest Bonsai Society’s spring show features spring-blooming trees, bonsai on rocks, and suiseki (the Japanese art of stones).

PHOTO: Midwest Bonsai Show
Sun
19
May

The Garden welcomes local, sustainable farmers and producers to this public farmers' market. 

PHOTO: Farmers' Market
Sun
19
May

Learn about children’s celebrations in Japan during this special weekend of activities. Listen to koto harp and shakuhachi flute music, enjoy traditional folktales, and watch a tea ceremony.

Malott Japanese Garden Children’s Festival
Sun
19
May

Photographs of the natural world from the Garden Photographic Society

PHOTO: Nature in View
Mon
20
May

Stop by for nature-themed stories and activities Monday mornings in the Lenhardt Library!

PHOTO: story time
Sat
25
May

Sponsored by the Northshore Iris & Daylily Society, the show features more than ten artistic arrangements and 75 irises in bloom.

PHOTO: Iris Show
Sat
25
May

An outdoor butterfly garden where visitors can immerse themselves with hundreds of live tropical butterfly species from around the world.

Butterflies & Blooms
Sat
25
May

Noted chefs prepare recipes in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden’s open-air amphitheater.

PHOTO: Garden Chef Series
Sun
26
May

Sponsored by the Northshore Iris & Daylily Society, the show features more than ten artistic arrangements and 75 irises in bloom.

PHOTO: Iris Show
Sun
26
May

Noted chefs prepare recipes in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden’s open-air amphitheater.

PHOTO: Garden Chef Series
Thu
30
May

Come enjoy the Garden’s first tasting event of the year!

Grapevines & Wines