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garden talks, workshops & events

There’s always something special going on at Rockledge Gardens!

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Unless noted otherwise, all talks and events meet in our Harry and Mary Witte Learning Center. The Farm Market is held in the red building.

No pre-registration is required for our garden talks; fees (if any) are indicated in the event listings. Fees for “Make-n-Take” workshops, Little Bugs sessions, and some special events are listed; please note that because we purchase materials for these workshops based on how many people are signed up, pre-registration and pre-payment are required. We can only give refunds (less service fees) if we are notified of cancellation at least 72 hours in advance of the class.

Planning an event? Rockledge Gardens is a stunning venue for weddings, fundraisers, corporate events, and more! More information on our private rentals page, or email events@rockledgegardens.com.  

CLASSES & EVENTS:  

Every Saturday in March! Local music, featured vendors, coffee and treats.

Sunday, March 7th at 1pm. Livestream: What The Plant?! Plants are moody just like us, especially if it’s not their time of year to thrive! Join us the first Sunday of every month of the year with advice and tips from our very own Rockledge Gardens staff members! Watch it live on our Facebook page or catch the video afterwards on our IGTV. 

Friday, March 26th at 5PM, 6:30PM, and 8PM. Sea-to-Table Dinner. Please join Cypress Table on March 26th for a three-course sea-to-table seafood prix fixe dinner in our beautiful outdoor pavilion! Bringing sea to land! Please join us for our first Dinner of the season. Our courses are artfully plated using locally sourced ingredients and prepared from scratch for the ultimate in farm to table dining by Cypress Table Provisions. Garden-inspired mocktails designed to complement the flavors of the meal will be served with each course. Suggested alcohol additions to the mocktails are listed below. Enjoy a stroll around our 5-acre garden after your dinner! Click here to reserve your spot.

Sunday, March 28th at 1pm. Livestream: Orange You Glad it’s March? March and April is the best time to grow Florida’s very own citrus! Join Seth, the head of our fruit department, as he talks with us about his top 5 favorite citruses to grow here in Florida and why citrus is best to harvest this time of year! Watch it live on our Facebook page or catch the video afterwards on our IGTV. 

Every Saturday in April! It’s Earth Month! Every Saturday we will feature a local, ecofriendly organization.

Saturday, April 3rd from 11AM to 4PM. Big Red Bus at The Gardens. This past year we have experienced unprecedented times with the ongoing pandemic. Throughout this difficult time, partner with us in the mission to provide a safe and adequate blood supply for our local hospitals. Your commitment and dedication to saving lives truly makes a difference for patients in our community! All donors will receive a $10 E-gift card and a fun Easter apron from One Blood and $5 off $10 gift certificate from Rockledge Gardens. Bus located in Southeast corner of the gardens.

Sunday, April 11th at 1pm. Livestream: What The Plant?! Plants are moody just like us, especially if it’s not their time of year to thrive! Join us the first Sunday of every month of the year with advice and tips from our very own Rockledge Gardens staff members! Watch it live on our Facebook page or catch the video afterwards on our IGTV. 

Sunday, April 18th at 1PM. Discussion Panel: Ask an Arborist. What is the best tree to buy for my yard? When is the best time to plant a tree? How do I maintain my tree? Join Rockledge Gardens Info Specialist, Steve, and Simon and Karre Stratford, owners of Stratford Arboricultural Research and Development, in a webinar panel discussing everything you need to know about trees. Tune in via Zoom! All proceeds go to California Wildfire Relief. Reserve your spot here.

Sunday, April 25th at 1PM. Webinar: Butterfly Gardening with Host Plants. Join Vic, Head of Annuals & Perennials Dpt. of Rockledge Gardens, in discussing pollinator-friendly plants for satiating caterpillar cravings! Tune in via Zoom. All ticket holders will receive a $5 off gift certificate. Reserve your spot here!

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Every month, we will have a new pop-up vendor in the Farmer’s Market! This month’s vendor: Dream Stream Shop! Come check out Amy’s curated selection of fair trade home goods throughout the month of March

Cypress Table’s Provision Kitchen: Stop by for lunch in the Farmer’s Market on Friday and Saturdays from 11am-4pm.

Cypress Table’s Grab & Garden Brunch: Sundays from 11am-2pm. 

Boozy Botanicals Book Club! Join some of Rockledge Gardens biggest bookworms for monthly book discussions on some of favorite botanically inspired books and a boozy recipe on the side! Click here for more details and to participate! 

Little Bugs Self-Guided Learning Tour is an interactive adventure with nature! Download a map and learning station guide here. We are currently limiting schools and groups larger than six. Contact Denise@rockledgegardens.com for more info.