The Reichenbachia is a late 19th century collection of orchid prints produced by Frederick Sander, also known as the “Orchid King”. Sander sent orchid hunters around the globe to bring back “new” orchids to market in his greenhouses in London, Belgium, and the US – fueling a Victorian-era orchid mania. Each of the 192 orchid prints in this […]
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Love Our Staff Art Show celebrates the creativity and passion of the people who help make Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden thrive. This annual exhibition invites you to experience artwork created by our talented staff, showcasing a wide range of unique mediums, styles, and creative visions. Join us in the Community Art Gallery to connect with […]
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In this course, participants will explore the elements and principles of design and floral techniques such as focal area, grouping, and basing with floral designer Mimi Cassick. In each step-by-step class, you will create designs including an asymmetrical design, a contemporary spray, a crescent-shaped design, a horizontal centerpiece, and a naturalistic landscape design. This course […]
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Learn everything you need to know to successfully start and maintain your own honey bee hive for the first three years of your beekeeping experience. Jesse “The Beekeeper” Frierson of East Coast Honey will discuss construction of hive boxes, honey bee care, hive maintenance, how to properly inspect a hive, and how to harvest honey. […]
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This class has been cancelled. Botanical illustrators need to be well versed in the intricacies of plant form. Morning sessions help you learn to understand the structure of flowering plants and to study and draw a diversity of plant parts under the guidance of a botanist, John Hayden. Students keep an illustrated study journal. Scientific […]
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We're grateful for our Garden members and celebrate them all year long, but especially in March! Not a member yet? Join today for free daily admission all year long, discounts on classes and in the Garden Shop, special member previews and extra benefits throughout the month of March! BECOME A MEMBER
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You’ve built a strong foundation in Botanical Drawing I — learning to see, structure, and create form using only line. Now, it’s time to expand your understanding of depth and dimension by exploring light, shadow, and value. This course takes the next step in your artistic journey, sharpening your ability to see subtle shifts in […]
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Terroir is more than soil — it’s story. In this interactive wine class, dinner and tasting with certified sommelier Justin Ferguson (@theblacksommrva), we’ll compare three iconic grape varietals (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah) from contrasting terroirs: Old World vs. New World. With side-by-side comparisons and a sensory element to support tasting notes, we’ll explore how […]
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Storytime in the Garden will run every Friday and Saturday at 10 am, February through October in 2026. Please join us, rain or shine, to help build early and nature literacy by reading and singing with the littles in your world. A craft will follow. All ages and abilities welcome. Included in regular Garden admission; free […]
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Green and white take center stage in this engaging floral design workshop. Discover how a selective color scheme can open up new avenues for creativity and design expression. Using this focused approach, instructor Kate Hugo Vernon will highlight how the simplicity of a limited color palette can lead to strikingly cohesive and alluring designs. Fees: […]
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