Learn to Garden from the Experts at Arkansas Gardening School
If you’ve ever stared at a struggling tomato plant and had no idea where to start, the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks has you covered this Saturday.
The second annual Arkansas Gardening School is coming to Fayetteville on February 28th, and this year’s event gives you two full sessions to choose from, each with its own speakers, panelists, and curriculum.
THE DEETS
📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026
🕘 Session 1: 9:00 AM-12:15 PM | Session 2: 2:00 PM-5:15 PM
📍 Botanical Garden of the Ozarks | 4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville, AR, United States, 72764
🎟️ $90 General Admission | $75 Members
🔗 More info and Tickets
Pick Your Session, Pick Your Path
The morning session runs 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM, and the afternoon session goes from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM. The content doesn’t overlap, so you can attend one or come for the full day.
Who’s Taking the Stage in the Morning
You’re learning from people who actually do this work. The morning lineup features Molly Jones, Director of Education at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, alongside Dr. Erica Westerman, Associate Professor of Biology at the University of Arkansas, and Dr. Don Steinkraus, Emeritus Professor of Entomology at the U of A. John Scott, Urban Forester for the City of Fayetteville, and Guy Ames, Owner and Operator of Ames’ Orchard & Nursery, round out the session. Lauren Eno, Education Director at Wild Birds Unlimited, wraps things up with a Bird Walk & Talk.
Who’s Taking the Stage in the Afternoon
The afternoon is equally stacked. Alex Royce, General Manager of White River Nursery, and Cesar Acosta, Director of Horticulture at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. Claudia Vilato, Owner and Operator of WILD, joins the mix alongside Susan Esche, Vegetable Garden Lead Volunteer at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, and Colin Massey, County Extension Agent with UofA Cooperative Extension. Jay Davidson, President of the NWA Beekeepers Association, closes out the afternoon with a Honeybee Walk & Talk.
You’re Going Home with More Than Just Knowledge
Every attendee leaves with a goodie bag packed with BGO hats, BGO stickers, totes from the Beaver Watershed, seeds to plant in your garden, and a grass watering schedule magnet. You’ll also take home a tree to plant in your own yard.
Bring a Friend and Save
For a limited time, bring a friend and get their ticket 40% off using code GARDEN at checkout. If you’ve already purchased your ticket, email [email protected] and the team will help you apply the discount.
