This Week at Phipps: March 21 – 27

By Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

There's always something new to see and do at Phipps! This weekly blog post provides a run-down of the latest happenings so you can plan your visit. Events listed below require no advance registration unless noted otherwise. 

Open Daily: 

• Tropical Forest Hawai‘i: Aloha ‘Aina
  Tropical Forest Hawai‘i: Aloha ‘Aina invites guests to take an exciting, immersive journey through the rich history, nature and culture of the Hawaiian archipelago. 
• Spring Flower Show: Sunshine and Rainbows 
  Only lasting four weeks, these delightful displays are a must-see to jump-start your season of renewal!
• From the Same Bulb: 2005 – 2022, an Exhibit by Sue Abramson
  From the Same Bulb focuses on Sue Abramson's photographic work with the elephant ear (Colocasia esculenta) over the span of 17 years. 
• Planets Earth Virtual Exhibit
  A dynamic exhibit at the Center for Sustainable Landscapes (and now online) addresses the pressing environmental issues of our time and proposes a new way of thinking about how to solve them.

Wed., March 23:

• Baking with Herbs: DIY Extracts and Infused Sugars | 7 – 8 p.m.
  Join Dina Ranade, Herbalist and Registered Dietitian, for fun, imaginative baking. We will begin with DIY flavor extracts and continue to herbal oils, syrups and creams. 

Thurs., March 24:

• Mastering the Art of French Cuisine: Tarte Tatin and Créme Anglais | 6 – 7:30 p.m. 
  Get inspired by the story of Julia Child and the art of French cuisine. Week three will wrap up the series with a Tarte Tatin, or upside-down apple tarte, with a homemade crème anglaise.
• Petals in Watercolor | 6 – 9 p.m.
  Explore color matching to illustrate flower petals. Create a page of petals in an assortment of colors using different methods for mixing watercolor pigments along with a variety of wash techniques. 
• House Plants 101 | 7 – 8:30 p.m.
  Worried you don’t have a green thumb? House plant enthusiast Wylie Garrett will talk you through all the essentials for keeping your house (or office!) plants happy and healthy.

Photo © Paul g. Wiegman