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Cultivating Natural Connections at the Garden

By Daniel Grose Director of Horticulture, Memphis Botanic Garden I know we live in a fast-paced world, a social media video has about seven seconds to grab me or I’m scrolling on, but bear with me if you will, close your eyes if possible, and take a minute to imagine yourself in a meadow. What can you hear? Birds singing, frogs …

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Strengthening our Roots

Strengthening our RootsBy Michael D. Allen, Executive Director, Memphis Botanic Garden In 1953, 2,500 Iris rhizomes were transplanted into a vacant plot of land in a largely undeveloped East Memphis neighborhood that was destined to become the Memphis Botanic Garden. Today, as we begin to celebrate our 70th anniversary, Memphis’s Garden has grown into 96 acres with over 30 display …

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Mosaïculture: A Plant-Based Art Form

Mosaïculture:A Plant-Based Art FormBy By Jill Maybry, Curator of the Pollinator & Delta Gardens, Memphis Botanic Garden Photos courtesy of Atlanta Botanical GardenGet ready to experience the fantastical world of mosaïculture! Mosaïculture is the horticultural art of creating topiary-like sculptures made up of thousands of annual bedding plants growing on three-dimensional, upright forms. From May 8 through October 31 this …

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Woody Shrubs and Trees for Fall Planting

Woody Shrubs and Trees for Fall Planting By Tyler Taylor, Greenhouse Manager, Memphis Botanic Garden Photo by Taylor Herndon While spring of 2022 may seem like a long way off, the prep work for a beautiful garden next year is right around the corner during late autumn when the temperatures begin to cool, and we start to get an increase …

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Culinary Philanthropy: Memphis Food & Wine Festival

Exquisite cuisine and magnificent wine are certainly major components of the third installment of the Memphis Food & Wine Festival (MFWF), but the heart of this spectacular event is FedExFamilyHouse (FEFH). It costs more than $2 million dollars annually to operate FEFH, and Sherry Chimenti, along with the handful of MFWF founders, saw that need as an opportunity to give back. “The moment we agreed Memphis was starving for a first-class food and wine festival, it was an immediate and unanimous decision to benefit this compassionate local charity.” Since the Festival’s inception in 2016, they have presented two festivals and four wine dinners. But more importantly, they have donated over $225,000 to FEFH.

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Backyard Bash

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My Big Backyard, the beloved children’s discovery garden enjoyed by more than 77,000 guests each year, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2019. To commemorate the milestone, we are hosting an inaugural event that will help renew and sustain the outdoor space. On September 21st, Memphis Botanic Garden will host two events. First, a daytime family-friendly birthday party in the …

Whiskey, Wine and Chocolates at Memphis Botanic Garden

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Up your Valentine’s chocolates this year with perfect pairings from Philip Ashley chocolates with select whiskeys, wines and craft beer. Hors d’ouvres from Strano by Chef Josh and A Moveable feast, along with a cigar and fireside cocktail lounge will be featured. Cost is $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers. The time will be 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. …

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Live at the Garden presents Big & Rich

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Friday, September 7, 2018 6:30 PM 11:00 PM Live at The Garden (map)   Click here to get your Season Lawn Pass! Season Lawn Passes are $200 plus handling fees, this includes one ticket to all 5 shows! On sale now, while supplies last! Premium Season Lawn Passes are $250 plus handling fees, this allows access into the venue 15 …

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Live at the Garden presents Gladys Knight

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Saturday, July 28, 2018 6:30 PM 11:00 PM Live at The Garden (map)   Click here to get your Season Lawn Pass! Season Lawn Passes are $200 plus handling fees, this includes one ticket to all 5 shows! On sale now, while supplies last! Premium Season Lawn Passes are $250 plus handling fees, this allows access into the venue 15 …