Container Gardening
WITH BULBS

No Space? No Problem. Fall is for planting – prepare for your spring display today! Join Lauren Hwang-Finkelman, Living Collections Manager at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, to learn how to build a layered container display of spring-blooming bulbs that will flower for weeks. Begin with a discussion of the cultivation requirements of traditional springtime flowering bulbs, including daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, and grape-hyacinths. Learn what classifies as a true bulb and discover some uncommon bulbs that will thrive in our region. Following time in the classroom, students will get the opportunity to create their own layered bulb container in our Massey Greenhouse on-site. Mix and match different bulb combinations to create your own springtime display.

Fees: Member $72, Non-Member $86

All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact [email protected] or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

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Register Non-Member $86

Date:
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Event Details

Please bring gardening gloves and comfortable closed-toed shoes. For our hands-on portion of the class, we will be working in our horticultural greenhouse on-site. When building our bulb containers, we will be standing at raised tables. Chairs can be provided, upon request.

Lauren Hwang-FinkelmanAbout the Instructor

Lauren Hwang-Finkelman is a horticulturist and writer from California. She has a background in plant conservation and fine gardening and has worked at public and private gardens across the country for the last five years. She is currently the Living Collections Manager at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

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