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Why does Lotusland have a Curation department and what is their role? Join Paul Mills, Director of Conservation and Curator of the Living Collections, for a glimpse into the management of Lotusland’s plant collections. Paul will reveal the fascinating history…

With enormous spiny pads and mysterious night-blooming flowers that trap beetle pollinators, Victoria waterlilies have long captivated those lucky enough to witness this fascinating plant of epic proportions. Join Anna Bower, Assistant Curator of the Living Collections, for a presentation…

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Learn from Paul Mills, Curator of Living Collections, about the water-loving plants of Lotusland. From our namesake plant, the sacred lotus, to the common duckweed, these hydrophytes often have specialized adaptations to survive in their watery…

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 A look at the beauty of the Garden and creative process that brings out the character and uniqueness of Lotusland’s Japanese Garden. Presented by Terri Clay(Bouck), Lotusland’s Japanese Garden Pruning Specialist. Terri started tending to Lotusland’s…

Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Tyler Diehl, Lotusland’s Director of Gardens and Facilities, will share the fascinating history of the horticultural practice of topiary and will discuss the ongoing maintenance of Lotusland’s 26 living topiary sculptures. We will also be joined…

Saturday, March 13, 2021 Explore the Japanese art of Kokedama in a hands-on lesson from Anna Bower, Assistant Curator, and Kerstin Horneman, Events Manager of Lotusland, and create your own artistic plant display.

Monday, October 26, 2020 Spanning 70 years, this impressive collection of columnar cacti contains about 400 different species with nearly 300 that were new to Lotusland at the time of its arrival. Join Curator of the Living Collections, Paul Mills,…

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 With endless energy and a lively intelligence, Madame Ganna Walska pursued a love of beauty, music, and self-realization. Her personal and professional commitments brought her in close contact with the cultural and social elite on two…

January 19, 2021 Corey Welles, Lotusland’s Plant Healthcare Expert discusses the philosophies, techniques, and materials employed at Lotusland for ecological balance and superior plant health. Topics include: -Using Organic fertilizers -Restricting pesticides to minimize ecological impact -Avoiding the use of all chemical fertilizers Lotusland’s sustainable horticulture…

February 3, 2021 Paul Mills, Curator of the Living Collections and Tom Cole, Agroecology, Permagarden and Resilience Design consultant. Join us for a fascinating presentation about aloes and their habitats. Tom takes us on a journey through Africa with enriching stories about his…