Gardenia Glow-Up: From Shrub to Showpiece

Learn how to transform your gardenias from ordinary shrubs into stunning showpieces! Botanist and nursery expert Calvin Zheng, a respected figure in Oahu’s landscape industry, will guide you through fertilizing strategies, efficient trimming techniques, and training methods to create a tall, single-stem, umbrella-shaped gardenia tree. Gain hands-on knowledge to keep your gardenias healthy, beautiful, and eye-catching all year long. Participants will be able to take home a FREE plant at the end of the class!

Class date: Saturday, December 6th

Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Location: Lyon Arboretum Education Department - Children's Learning Center Classroom

Cost: $45.00

All proceeds from the class will go to the Lyon Arboretum Education Department School Tours program.

Tickets on sale from November 5th

Tickets close on November 26th

Deadlines for refunds: November 28th

What to bring/wear

Participants will be provided with all materials and supplies: Gardenia plants and propagation materials.

Wear cool, comfortable clothing, and bring mosquito repellent. Bring water to drink.

***This class is co-sponsored by the Friends of Lyon Arboretum (FLA). FLA members receive a 20% discount on this workshop and other Lyon Arboretum Education Department classes/workshops. If you are a member, an email will be sent out prior to the opening of class registration with a discount code.

Please contact us by email at info@friendsoflyon.org if you have not received your registration discount code.

To learn more about the Friends of Lyon Arboretum and to become a member, please see our website.***

For questions about the class content or logistics, please call Lyon Arboretum at (808) 988-0461 or email lyonedu@hawaii.edu.

For questions about ticketing, please call and leave a message for Friends of Lyon Arboretum at (808) 988-0464 or email info@friendsoflyon.org.