Ladew’s Spring Lecture Series features distinguished speakers offering insights and inspiration to garden lovers and gardeners of all ages and abilities. The presenters will take you on a journey through their explorations of garden design concepts, plant selections, growing techniques, natural history, decorative and fine arts, history, and environmental sciences, while offering rare glimpses into some of the world’s most beautiful private gardens. Tickets include entry to the gardens (while in-season), refreshments and pastries provided by our Cafe, and a presentation that you won't want to miss!

Offered both in-person and virtually through Zoom. If you are unable to make the event date/time, you can purchases either ticket for a recorded version of the lecture.

March 14: Three Centuries of Birds: 1500s to the 1800s, with Janet Millenson

March 21: FunGal Eyes--How Foraging for Mushrooms has Changed my Vision, with Sarah Oktavec

March 28: Planting for Pollinators, with Heather Andrews

April 4: The Secret Life of Spring Wildflowers, with Ellen Lake, Ph.D

April 11: Bunny Mellon Creates her Stairway to Paradise, with Mac Griswold