Yoga for Gardeners 

When: Saturday, February 8 from 9-10am at Five Oaks on Warson

Price: FREE

Learn important yoga moves to stretch and strengthen specific body areas used for planting, weeding, and pruning in a garden. This gentle yoga session will self-massage muscles and relax you.
​Instructor: Beth Cambell

Get the Dirt on Soil

When: Friday, February 21 from 7-8pm at Five Oaks on Warson

Price: FREE

Want to grow plants successfully? Learn how to prepare garden soil before putting those expensive plants in the ground. Discover how to test appropriately for water retention so you can properly feed your garden the moisture needed for plants to thrive.
Instructor: Betsy Alexander​

Composting 101

When: Wednesday, March 26 from 7-8pm at Five Oaks on Warson

Price: FREE

Learn the basics of food and yard waste composting. Discussions will include what should and should not go into your compost bin, tips for managing your compost, and how to use finished compost in your garden. This is an interactive workshop featuring examples of compost and composting systems. Speaker Kate Pichon-Hellmann is a Master Gardener and sustainability educator who has been composting for over 15 years.
Instructor: Kate Pichon-Hellmann​

Olivette in Bloom 2025 Season Kick-Off Breakfast

When: Saturday, April 5 from 8am-9am at Five Oaks on Warson

Price: FREE

Join us for coffee or tea, pastries, and fresh fruit, and learn about volunteering with Olivette in Bloom.

Established in 2001, Olivette in Bloom assists in beautifying Olivette by tending public garden areas and offering gardening programs for the public.

Volunteer just two hours or less a month from April through November. 

Seed to Seed

When: Friday, April 25 from 6:30-8:30pm at Five Oaks on Warson

Price: FREE

Learn from a veteran seed grower, Michael Hoyle.  He will speak on harvesting, cleaning, storing and treatment of perennial seeds before planting. This workshop is held the night before OIB’s Annual Native Plant Sale and general questions about native plant benefits are encouraged. Master Gardeners and OIB Volunteers will be present to speak about the organization and gardening.​

Instructor: Michael Hoyle

Harvesting Herbs and Cooking with Herbs Demo

When: Saturday, May 17 from 10-11am at Five Oaks on Warson

Price: $15

Enjoy a yummy workshop demonstrating how to incorporate herbs and native garden plants to make delicious teas, soups, and even desserts. Guest speakers from The Webster Grove Herb Society will teach the proper way to gather and preserve herbaceous plants. Participants will sample herbal teas along with pre-prepared herbaceous-infused dishes
Instructors: Jackie Reynolds