Enjoy coffee, tea, a light pastry, while starting a new holiday tradition with NEBG by mastering the art of forcing amaryllis and paperwhite bulbs in this hands-on workshop led by our expert horticulture team. You'll learn essential techniques for coaxing these stunning winter blooms to flourish indoors, adding a burst of color to your home when you need it most. Under the guidance of our skilled staff, you'll craft beautiful, custom bulb displays perfect for holiday décor or gifting. This beginner's workshop provides the tools and knowledge to create lasting floral beauty.

Please Note: This program does NOT include entry to NEBG's Night Lights wintertime exhibit. Tickets must be PRE-purchased separately here for the 8:30pm timeslot. This program was rescheduled from Nov 5 to Dec 10 at 6-8pm.

$95 Member Adult; $105 Adult (does NOT include admission to the Garden)

$175 Member Pair; $185 Adult Pair (does NOT include admission to the Garden)

Meet Your Instructor: Hunter Blanchard

Hunter Blanchard is a horticulturist at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston, MA. He has been with the organization since 2018, serving in roles that allow him to share his passion for making plants accessible to people and for nurturing growing things. Today, Hunter leads a three-person team responsible for 10 acres of naturalistic garden spaces that foster plant biodiversity and support pollinator populations through a focus on North American native plant species. He enjoys interpreting these garden spaces for visitors through tours and talks, hoping that these learning opportunities inspire people to engage more with plants at home or in other areas of their lives. A community builder, Hunter serves on the board of directors for F.E.R.N., a nonprofit that supports conservation by promoting synergy between individuals, communities, and organizations, and on the Conference Planning and Education Committees for the Ecological Landscape Alliance. Hunter holds an A.S. in sustainable horticulture from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture and a B.S. in plant soil science from Umass Amherst.

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Construction Update: The Winter Garden is currently under renovation to improve accessibility and will remain closed until Spring 2025. All other gardens remain open.