Garden Programs 2025
Hermitage Museum & Gardens

From guided garden tours to hands-on workshops, the Hermitage’s Garden Programs connect the community to nature through activities that highlight the estate’s unique landscape and foster a deeper connection to the environment.

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Thursday, 10/23:

The Extraordinary Osage Orange

Discover the fascinating history and uses of the Osage orange tree in this special Garden Program at The Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Nancy Ross Hugo will explore its unique fruit, valuable wood, and cultural roots—highlighting how, by the mid-1800s, it became the most planted tree in North America.

Gates open | 5:30 pm
Optional tour led by Curator of Gardens & Grounds, Phil Riske, to view the Osage orange near the Museum's boardwalk | 5:45 pm
Nancy Ross Hugo presentation | 6:30 pm

 

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Saturday, 11/8:

Remarkable Trees of the Hermitage

Originally designed in the 1920s by Florence Sloane, the gardens of the Hermitage feature trees that have been growing for nearly a century. Some of the oldest and most notable trees include our magnificent Live Oaks and the iconic Southern Magnolia on the back lawn, which dates back to the early 1940s.

Don’t miss this opportunity to view these historical trees amid their vibrant fall transition. Experience the unique remarkable trees during this guided walking tour hosted by Phillip Riske, Curator of Gardens and Grounds.

 

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