GET TOGETHER AT THE GARDEN
Adult Group Programs
Explore More, Together!
Whether you are a garden club, a church class, or just a bunch of friends who want to get together to do something fun, your group can plan an educational outing at the Garden. Scroll down to see our offerings for private adult group programs including Garden Talks, Workshops, & Guided Tours.
Looking for our adult classes? Click here to see our upcoming events, programs, & classes.
The Garden also offers a number of Corporate Opportunities. Click to learn more.
Garden Talks
Programs usually last 45 minutes, with additional time allowed for questions. Garden staff can be scheduled to speak to groups on a wide variety of topics. See the suggestions below, or call with a suggestion.
• On-site talks $75
• Off-site talks $100
• $150 for evening and weekend programs
Call 901-636-4136 for pricing outside Shelby County.
Plant Society Partners receive a $10 discount on Garden Talks.
Each program lasts 90 minutes depending on the workshop and can be scheduled daily, Monday through Friday. There is a minimum of ten participants. Pricing varies according to program needs and supplies.
Garden Workshop Programs include:
Discover the key to putting together the perfect container arrangement. From shape and height to texture and color combinations, you’ll learn what it takes to make eye-appealing seasonal indoor and outdoor containers. Themes, including ornamental, edible, and even aquatic, can be arranged to suit your group’s interests. Containers provided or you can bring your own.
Create your own indoor, miniature garden. You'll get to choose from a selection of houseplants, and even add tiny figures, colorful rocks, and glass "jewels" to make it your own unique little world!
Guided Group Tours
Receive a personal guided tour from one of our employees or docents!
Guided tours are available for groups of 12 or more. Please fill out the reservation request form below to request a tour. In your reservation request, please include any areas you would like to see, if your group will be arriving by bus or individual car, if your group plans to eat at our on-site cafe Fratelli’s or bring your own lunch, or anything else you would like our team to know.
Pricing includes admission and an hour-long tour of our 96 acres, highlighting the season’s peak features.
If your group has members who cannot manage an hour of walking or would prefer a driving tour, two seven-passenger trams are available for the pricing below:
If you have any questions or would like additional information about Adult Group Programs, please reach out
Carlee Zamora, Adult Education Department, at 901-636-4136 or email carlee.zamora@membg.org.