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Explore various deciduous and evergreen shrubs with Francheska Snyder. We will begin with a walk and talk to gauge what plant varieties are of interest to the group for examination. Plant variety, health, physical location and conditions, as well as placement and purpose, all contribute to appropriate pruning maintenance protocols. These topics will be discussed along with a pruning demonstration for each shrub that we investigate.
This workshop will be held in the upper garden area. Participants should dress for the weather as this workshop will be held entirely outdoors. No tools will be needed, but feel free to bring materials for note taking.
Francheska Snyder owns Niwa Method, a landscape business specializing in Japanese gardens and focusing on tree and shrub pruning around the Portland area. She leans towards a naturalistic style of pruning that honors the natural structure of the plant material that she prunes. Francheska has previously worked in public non-profit gardens such as Portland Japanese Garden, and Shofuso Japanese House and Garden in Philadelphia. She has been studying the craft of Japanese gardens for over a decade with teachers across the United States and Japan. Francheska supports her garden craft by also studying ikebana--a form of Japanese flower arranging--with the Ohara School of Ikebana.
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Reach into your imagination with elements of the forest to create your very own Woodland Fairy House! Learn how to construct and design all while using pieces of nature such as bark, branches, mushrooms, moss, lichen, ferns, succulents and stones. Enjoy your Fairy House in your home or garden for months to come. Instructor: Françoise Weeks
Tickets available to purchase starting March 1st
Members: $115
Non-Members: $125
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Join Bob Hyland, Portland-based garden designer and president of Leach Garden Friends, to learn about a range of container styles and planting combinations suited to our changing climate, summer-dry period, and wild weather extremes. Bob skillfully uses native & Mediterranean climate shrubs like Arctostaphylos, Ceanothus , Mahonia , and Yucca, as building blocks in his container designs. Well-composed pots offer 4-season interest of foliage, bark, flowers, and fragrance and reduce irrigation needs during dry summer months. You will go home with criteria for choosing outdoor pots for their situations, best potting soil mixes, planting design formulas, best practices on planting, fertilizing, and watering.
Bob Hyland is owner and principal of @hylandgardendesign.com. Bob is a former director and vice president of Hardy Plant Society of Oregon (HPSO) and has served on the boards of Pacific Horticulture and the American Public Gardens Association (APGA). Bob’s pottery donations and container designs grace the upper garden entrance and Manor House at Leach, as well as restaurants, bakeries, and private residences in the Portland metro area.
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Choose a subject and render it as realistically as possible. The class will address how to make shapes, add values, and how shadows can be used to define objects. If desired add pen and ink, colored pencil, watercolor, pastel, or a medium of your choice to colorize your drawing. Suitable for all skill levels, material list sent upon registration. Ages 16+. Instructor: Melissa Gannon
Member: $30
Non-Member: $35
Breathe, move, and unwind in the serene beauty of Leach Botanical Garden. In partnership with Lighthouse Yoga PDX, this weekly outdoor yoga series invites you to explore a variety of styles—including the flowing movement of vinyasa, the breathwork and meditation of Kundalini, the steadiness of Hatha, and the deep relaxation of restorative yoga.
Each Tuesday evening, Lighthouse Yoga PDX’s friendly and compassionate instructors will guide you through a practice that blends gentle movement, mindful breath, meditation, and rest—all in harmony with nature’s rhythms. Rooted in community, these sessions offer a welcoming space to connect with yourself, others, and the world around you.
Learn more about Lighthouse Yoga PDX and our teaching team at www.lighthouseyogapdx.com and meet our instructors here.
We offer a sliding scale price for this series. Use code: YOGA for $4 off.
East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District is excited to partner with Leach Botanical Garden to present a Landscaping for Wildlife workshop!
When it comes to attracting beneficial wildlife to an outdoor space, it’s all about food, water, and shelter. This workshop will provide a broad and brief overview of Naturescaping concepts and then dive into simple and creative ideas for making your space a place where birds, butterflies, bugs, and more will want to come flocking. From plant shapes, colors, and bloom times to water features and tiny homes for bugs, you’ll find inventive ideas for attracting local wildlife to your space.
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Paint the garden in watercolor. Learn to paint what you see and create beautiful watercolors. This class will concentrate on watercolor washes and mixing colors. We will also talk about composition. Suitable for all skill levels, 16+. Instructor Melissa Gannon
Member: $30
Non-member: $35
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Join Horticultural Director Adam Hart for an in-depth exploration of one of Oregon’s most beloved native plants: the trillium. With nearly 20 different varieties thriving in our garden, this is a rare opportunity to take a closer look at their unique structures, growth cycles, and cultural requirements. Adam will guide you through trillium propagation, including hands-on seed harvesting—so you can take a piece of the garden home with you. Don’t miss this chance to learn from an expert and deepen your appreciation for these woodland treasures.
Adam Hart is the Horticulture Director at Leach Botanical Garden. He has over 20 years of experience in public garden maintenance, including time at the Chicago Botanic Garden and Portland Japanese Garden. His passion lies in the intersection between highly aesthetic landscapes and thriving ecosystems, with a particular interest in educating the public on ways to achieve these goals.
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