Hemerocallis ‘Wee Willie Winkie’ across from the Horse Court

Eupatorium coelestinum blooming throughout the garden

The glorious seeds of Paeonia obovata in front of the Main House

Dahlia ‘Mystic Illusion’ in the Long Border

Upcoming Events

Shaping the Spirit of Your Garden
Saturday, September 30
10 - 11:30 am

Some gardens speak to us, others don’t. What do they say, and how do we learn to listen? Horticulturist and professional gardener James McGrath will share the lessons he has learned from visiting and working in gardens around the world and how we can interpret those into our own gardens.

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Seed Saving Practicum
Saturday, October 7
10 am - 12:30 pm

Lee Buttala, co-author of The Seed Garden, will begin with a brief talk on the art of collecting seed, followed by a walk around Hollister House Garden to identify and collect seed that has matured in the garden. This event will introduce participants into the art and practice of seed saving.

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Pruning Tips and Techniques
Saturday, October 14
10 - 11:30 am

Let Lee Reich take the mystery out of pruning, so that lilacs, roses -- all trees and shrubs, in fact -- can be pruned to look their best and be in vibrant health. After going over the many benefits of pruning, Lee will review the tools for the job and discuss how plants respond to various types of pruning cuts.

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Collage Workshop
October 28
10 am - 1 pm

In this interesting and fun workshop, Joanne Wasti will explore the art of collage in which pieces of paper, photographs, fabric and other ephemera are arranged on a supporting surface.Participants are encouraged to bring items that have some meaning to them to create an original piece of artwork.

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Amaryllis in Watercolor
Friday,November 3
10 am - 3:30 pm

In celebration of the upcoming season, artist Betsy Rogers-Knox will help you create a watercolor painting of the stunning and much loved Amaryllis with its large, colorful trumpet-shaped flowers. A template will be provided along with step-by-step demonstrations and guidance.

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Visiting Hours

Through October 7

Wednesdays 1- 4

Fridays 1 - 4

Saturdays 10 - 4

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Members receive special access to all Hollister House Garden has to offer – free unlimited visits to this extraordinary garden, discounts on our educational programs and invitations to special events.

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