Robin Macy in Concert- Thursday, Oct 9

We invite you to celebrate the garden with us for our final Concert in the Gardens in 2008, as Robin Macy and friends entertain you with their "Songs From The Garden."
This will also be the Wichita public debut of Macy's new group, The Cherokee Maidens, featuring Jennifer Pettersen and Monica Taylor singing western swing in three-part harmony.

The concert begins at 7pm. A catered meal is available for purchase or you are welcome to bring in a picnic.

Tickets are $12 ($10 for Botanica members) and are available for purchase in advance by calling 316-264-0448.

Gallery In The Gardens is September 21

Celebrating its sixth year, we invite you to experience Gallery in the Gardens, a unique art show and sale set against the beautiful backdrop of Botanica’s 25 themed gardens. Art combines with nature as more than twenty-five artists from across Kansas provide a wide variety of quality artwork, including: paintings, jewelry, photography, pottery, fibers, glass, sculpture and more. The event runs from 10:00am-5:00pm on September 21 and is $6 per person at the door.

Early Opening for Members this Saturday

Don't forget, the Garden gates open at 7am for members this Saturday, September 6. Enjoy complimentary donuts and coffee and see the Gardens as they wake up! Take a relaxing morning stroll, capture a few photographs or get inspiration for your yard. It's a great way to spend a Saturday morning.

Hosta Lecture on September 3

Members of the Hosta Society of Wichita recently transformed part of the Beverly Blue Garden, dedicating an area to all of the Hostas of the Year. Join Karl Miller, gardening enthusiast and past-president of the Hosta Society of Wichita, for a Lunchtime Lecture on the design and construction of the garden and learn about the highly acclaimed hostas that are planted in it.
Lecture is Wednesday, September 3 from 12:15-1:00pm and is included with membership or garden admission.

Gardens open on Labor Day

Don't forget to enjoy the Gardens on your day off! For your viewing pleasure, Botanica will be open from 9am-5pm on Labor Day. Enjoy the beautiful color and design of our summer annuals, combined with wildflowers, waterlilies and more than 80 creative containers.

Live Butterfly Release TUESDAY at 10:30

Join us on Tuesday, August 26 at 10:30am for the opportunity to release a live butterfly into the Butterfly House.
Included with garden admission or membership.

FREE Admission Saturday, August 23!!!

Enjoy free admission to the Gardens this Saturday, August 23, from 9am-5pm thanks to the Wichita Daylily Club. While you are here enjoying the Gardens, make sure to stop by the Club's annual daylily sale from 10am-3pm and pick up a few new varieties to add to your landscape.