T'ai Chi in the Conservatory

Life today is stressful, and stress can affect us physically and emotionally. An excellent way to manage stress, feel stronger, and more flexible and energized is through T'ai Chi. This class will guide all levels of students. As T'ai Chi focuses on the mind and spirit, rather than speed and endurance, the practice is suitable for all ages. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes - no flip-flops please.

This class is now filled. Please contact us to be placed on the waiting list, or check out our T'ai Chi in the Garden class at our other location.

To register, call the Garden Center at (412) 441-4442 ext. 3925 or download our registration form.

T'ai Chi in the Garden: Reconnect with Nature

Just like a plant or tree, the feet are firmly rooted in the earth and the top of the head feels as if it is pressing against heaven. T’ai Chi offers a smooth transition from the busy work day in a peaceful garden setting ... standing like a mountain, flowing like a great river. Bring a water bottle. Wear comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes. No flip-flops please.

To register, call the Garden Center at (412) 441-4442 ext. 3925 or download our registration form.

Chinese Tea Ceremony

Come learn with us as we experience traditional "Gong Fu Cha" to cultivate and explore the true "Way of Tea".  Sit down with a Certified Tea Master and Herbalist and experience the deep traditions and superior taste of tea.  The class will focus on exploring the physical and energetic healing effects of the world's most popular beverage.  Traditional and contemporary Eastern and Western perspectives will be discussed.

Class size is limited to 10.

This class has been canceled.

To register, call the Garden Center at (412) 441-4442 ext. 3925 or download our registration form.

Landscape for Life™

Landscape for Life™ shows you how to work with nature in your garden, no matter where you live, whether you garden on a city or suburban lot, a 20–acre farm, or the common area of your condominium. The educational series is comprised of three classes that explore the role of soils, water, vegetation and materials in sustainable landscape design.

Lesson by lesson, you will be able to map your own home site - identifying what opportunities exist in your own backyard. Landscape for Life™ is a project of the United States Botanic Garden and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin. Landscape for Life is based on the principles of SITES™, the Sustainable Sites Initiative™, an interdisciplinary partnership of the American Society Landscape Architects, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin and the United States Botanic Garden.

To register, call the Garden Center at (412) 441-4442 ext. 3925 or download our registration form.

Pickles, Salsas and Relishes

August is the perfect time to learn how to create splendid mixtures using readily-available summer fruits and vegetables. Safe, research-based recipes and methods will be taught. Classroom instruction will be followed by a hands-on demonstration in the kitchen. We plan to make three items - a quick pickled item, a salsa, and a relish.

To register, call the Garden Center at (412) 441-4442 ext. 3925 or download our registration form.