King's Garden Programs
Garden Fun for Everyone!
The formal garden along with the Discovery Gardens - the Garrison Garden, Children's Garden, and Three Sisters Garden - offer opportunities to enjoy and learn about plants and explore how agriculture on the Fort Ticonderoga peninsula has changed since French troops planted the first gardens here in 1756. The following programs are offered June - October.
Growing up with Gardening: Sow, Grow & Know!
10:15 in the King’s Garden - July 10 & 24 and August 7 & 21
Join us for these one-hour programs presented in the Discovery Gardens at Fort Ticonderoga for ages 3 through 8. The Military Garrison Garden, Children’s Garden and Three Sisters Garden contain a wide variety of vegetables, flowers, fruits and fun for the whole family.
July 10 – Sensational Sunflowers!
Unlock the power of tiny seeds that grow into huge sunflowers. Explore the life cycle of annual plants, how plants move in response to the sun, and plant a seed to take home. Plans for how to build a sunflower house will be shared along with stories and creative play.
July 24 – Ladybug Investigators
Become a citizen scientist as you learn about native and introduced species of this beloved insect, go on a bug hunt, and receive your investigator’s badge! Insightful information for all ages.
August 7 – Vegetables on My Plate: Roots, Shoots or Fruits?
Explore the parts of a plant and how they are used for food. Lend a hand planting a row of vegetables then help fill our harvest basket by picking summer favorites like carrots, beets and tomatoes. (Planting is done weather permitting.)
August 21 – Flowers on My Plate: Edible and Beautiful!
Roots, shoots and fruits aren’t the only plant parts that are edible. Visit the “Edible Petals Patch” in the Children’s Garden to discover the possibilities! Harvest edible blooms and then sit down with “Miss Spider” for an imaginative tea party. Stuffed animals and dolls are invited too!
Hands-on Horticulture: July & August
Dig deeper to find out about fragrant lavender, easy iris division or growing vegetables through active participation. Insightful information for adults and children. (Ongoing 12:30 – 3:30)
Making Sense of Lavender- July 9 – 20 (Weekdays)
Play an active role in our historic garden by helping deadhead the lavender border. Learn about this popular plant and create a sachet to take home. It’s scentsational!
Every Square Foot Counts: Feeding an Army, Feeding Ourselves - July 23 – August 10 (Weekdays)
In this hands-on program for all ages, learn what soldiers grew in the 18th century and discover the benefits of growing and eating fresh vegetables. Possible daily opportunities include planting, harvesting, and tending the garden. Take home a planning tool for creating a raised garden bed to grow your own food.
Iris Division Days - August 13 – 31 (Weekdays)
Discover the history of the bearded iris, learn practical growing tips, and try your hand at dividing the rhizomes of this popular perennial. Take your divided root home and grow a piece of history! Our annual iris sale runs concurrently with the program.
Friends of Fort Ticonderoga enjoy all these programs with membership. Join today!
