Join Kelly over lunch June 12 and learn the ins and outs of growing hydrangeas.

One of the most popular flowering shrubs in Indiana, hydrangeas can be as frustrating as they are beautiful. With as many varieties as there are, it can become overwhelming to decide which type best fits your garden or landscape. Join Kelly as she reviews the different types of hydrangeas and helps make it easier to decide which variety would work best for you.

Lunch and Learn at the Gardens is a series of garden related talks held at the Education and Resource Center, 551 N. Miami Street. They take place once a month on a Wednesday, from February to October. The talks will begin at 12:15 and will end by 12:45. Bring your own lunch. There is no charge. For parties of 6 or more, please call 260-563-1020 to make a reservation. Main parking is at 518 N. Wabash Street. There will be limited parking behing the Education and Resource Center. 

Join us May 15 and discover the beauty and design of bird eggs.

Spring welcomes an abundance of bird activity. Birds begin building their nests for their young who will arrive soon. Inside their nests hide some of the most beautiful creations in nature. Bird eggs come in many shapes and sizes, colors and patterns. Join Amy as she explores the splendor and design of bird eggs.

Lunch and Learn at the Gardens is a series of garden related talks held at the Education and Resource Center, 551 N. Miami Street. They take place once a month on a Wednesday, from February to October. The talks will begin at 12:15 and will end by 12:45. Bring your own lunch. There is no charge. For parties of 6 or more, please call 260-563-1020 to make a reservation. Main parking is at 518 N. Wabash Street. There will be limited parking behing the Education and Resource Center. 

Join us April 17 for a fascinating look at micro greens!

Would you like to pack more nutritional punch to soups, salads and more? Think small with micro greens! Introduce yourself to this exciting gardening concept that can be productive in a matter of a couple weeks. Learn which plants can be grown for micro greens, how to start them, when to harvest and more.

Lunch and Learn at the Gardens is a series of garden related talks held at the Education and Resource Center, 551 N. Miami Street. They take place once a month on a Wednesday, from February to October. The talks will begin at 12:15 and will end by 12:45. Bring your own lunch. There is no charge. For parties of 6 or more, please call 260-563-1020 to make a reservation. Main parking is at 518 N. Wabash Street. There will be limited parking behing the Education and Resource Center. 

Playing March 13 "Plants in Motion"

Did you know plants are always moving in response to internal and external stimuli? Many of these movements are rarely visible to the unaided eye, but can be seen through time lapse video. Flowers, stems and leaves are always in motion. Come discover what causes these plant movements and the reasons for them. Bring your lunch (and some popcorn if you'd like!) and watch plants in motion with us.

Lunch and Learn at the Gardens is a series of garden related talks held at the Education and Resource Center, 551 N. Miami Street. They take place once a month on a Wednesday, from February to October. The talks will begin at 12:15 and will end by 12:45. Bring your own lunch. There is no charge. For parties of 6 or more, please call 260-563-1020 to make a reservation. Main parking is at 518 N. Wabash Street.

Join Kelly February 6 from 12:15 until 12:45 to learn basic pruning techniques.

Pruning can be an intimidating gardening practice. If you prune at the wrong time, you might cut off an entire season worth of flower buds! Knowing when your plants flower is one of the keys to successful pruning. Bring your lunch and leave with great pruning tips just in time for the upcoming season!

Lunch and Learn at the Gardens is a series of garden related talks held at the Education and Resource Center, 551 N. Miami Street. They take place once a month on a Wednesday, from February to October. The talks will begin at 12:15 and will end by 12:45. Bring your own lunch. There is no charge. Please call 260-563-1020 to make a reservation. Main parking is at 518 N. Wabash Street. There will be limited parking behing the Education and Resource Center.

Grab your lunch and join us at Charley Creek Gardens for a series of garden talks.

Lunch and Learn at the Gardens will be held once a month from February to October on Wednesdays from 12:15 until 12:45. Bring your lunch and enjoy eating in our arts and crafts style Education Room or outside on the terrace. A variety of garden related talks will be presented throughout the series. There is no charge, but we do request that you call to make a reservation, 260-563-1020. There will be more detailed information on each topic as the date approaches. Mark your calendar now for these enriching lunches!

February 6  Pruning

March 13  Plants in Motion

April 17  Microgreens

May 15  Bird Eggs

June 12  Hydrangeas

July 17  Daffodils

August 21  Common Invasive Plants

September 18  Environmentally Friendly Lawn Care

October 16  Forage for Fall Decor

The Education Building and Greenhouse welcome visitors to the Yule Time Stroll

It's not too late to visit Charley Creek Gardens' Yule Time Stroll this year! The Stroll is open through Christmas Day from 6-8pm.

Yule Time Stroll Begins Saturday, December 15th

Charley Creek Gardens welcomes guests to the fourth annual Yule Time Stroll.  The stroll offers visitors something difficult to find—a little peace and tranquility during the holiday season.

Beginning Saturday, December 15th through Tuesday, December 25th, the Gardens and the Education and Resource Center will be open to guests to enjoy a serene walk in the holiday-lit Gardens. Hours for the stroll are Sundays through Thursday, 6pm-8pm and Fridays & Saturdays, 6pm – 9pm. There is no fee for the stroll.

Director Kelly Smith has created an array of “simple lighting” to provide an enjoyable atmosphere on crisp winter nights where individuals and families can stroll. Smith also welcomes guests to tour the Education and Resource Building, located at 551 N. Miami Street. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and take a break from the busyness of the season. Please call 260-563-1020 for weather- related closings.

Whether you want to revisit childhood memories or create a few of your own, make the Charley Creek Gardens Yule Time Stroll part of your holiday tradition.

Nestled between North Wabash St. and North Miami St., the Gardens offer both formal and naturalized gardens, a waterfall, evergreen maze, stone labyrinth and the Education and Resource Center with greenhouse on approximately six acres of ground. Normal hours are dawn to dusk every day of the year and there is no admission fee; the Education and Resource Center is open by appointment.  Parking is located at 518 N. Wabash St. or at the Wabash High School on Miami St. Call 260.563.1020 for more information.

Here's some awesome ideas for your pumpkin carving this year!

Be sure to come to our Pumpkin Patch this Halloween! 80 carved pumpkins will be on display, carved by Wabash High School art students.

Pumpkin Patch is open Oct. 27-31 from 5-8pm. Be sure to stop by on Halloween for some goodies!

Come to our Pumpkin Patch on October 27-31 from 5-8 each night. Wabash High School art students will be carving pumpkins and we will display them in the Garden Building. On the 31st we will give out treats to the trick-or-treaters.

Here are some pictures from last year.

Be sure and stop by Charley Creek Gardens this Halloween!