The nodding, bell-shaped inflorescences of the Lenten rose resemble muted, antique-hued hoop skirts. Hellebore blooms open as early as December in some areas, and their color and form persist for up to 4 or 5 months!
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Featured Event
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Wild Wellness Festival and Market
- Cost: $10–$40
- Sunday, April 26, 2026, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens
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Explore your path to wellness!
Upcoming Events
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- Family Gardening Club
- Sunday, February 15, 2026 - Sunday, June 14, 2026
- 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden
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- Nature Sketching
- Tuesday, April 14, 2026
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)
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- Bird Walk
- Thursday, April 16, 2026
- 8:00 am - 9:30 am
- Overlook Pavilion
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