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Illustrating Pollinators for Botanical Art:
BUTTERFLIES

A Three-Day Intensive Workshop on the Form and Function of Butterflies This workshop is designed to deepen your understanding of butterflies beyond basic anatomy. Rather than simply identifying the head, thorax, and abdomen, we'll explore how leg structures, mouthparts, and flight patterns reveal a butterfly's purpose, personality, and ecological role. By studying the epitome of […]

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BUILDING GOOD
GARDEN SOIL

Everything starts with the soil! Find out how to build your soil for spring gardening with instructor Karin Stretchko, Agriculture Specialist at J. Sargent Reynolds Community College. We’ll learn the characteristics of basic soil types and how to analyze your own soils, including amendment techniques, drainage and more. A guided walk through the Garden will […]

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CUTTING GARDENS:
PEST MANAGEMENT & HARVEST PRACTICES

Keep your cutting garden thriving with natural, organic methods this season! This class focuses on maintaining a productive flower garden by exploring simple yet effective pest management strategies and proper harvesting techniques to keep your blooms healthy and abundant. Learn how to prevent and control pests using eco-friendly methods, support plant resilience, and harvest flowers […]

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HONEYBEE
MYTHOLOGY

Step into the enchanting world of Honeybee Mythology in this immersive class set amidst the natural beauty of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Explore the myths, folklore, and sacred symbolism of honeybees across cultures, from ancient Egypt to indigenous traditions. Participants will journey through the captivating artist installation, Conversations with Bees, part of the Homes & […]

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SEASONAL GARDEN TOUR
JUNE 24

Enhance your understanding and appreciation of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with this specialized garden tour featuring seasonal aspects of the collection, offered monthly except December, January, July and August. Come dressed for the weather and touring the Garden. Fees: Member $0, Non-Member $22 All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required. […]

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PLANTS, CUISINE AND CULTURE:
Memi's Egyptian Kitchen

Join Memi, the heart and soul behind Memi’s Egyptian Kitchen, for a cooking demo celebrating the vibrant flavors and rich history of Egyptian cuisine. Discover how plants and herbs have been central to Egyptian cooking for centuries, from fresh vegetables to aromatic spices. Memi will guide you through traditional dishes, showing how ancient food practices […]

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EVENING SEASONAL GARDEN TOUR
JUNE 26

Enjoy an evening out in the Garden! Enhance your understanding and appreciation of featured seasonal aspects of the collection. Come dressed for the weather and walking in the Garden. THIS TOUR IS CANCELED. Fees: Member $0, Non-Member $22 All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives […]

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LEAF MANIPULATION
IN DESIGN

Upgrade your designs by incorporating stylized leaves. Learn a variety of leaf manipulation techniques with several different types of leaves with floral designer Betty Ann Galway, AIFD, CFD. Participants will then create a design featuring their fancy foliage. Fees: Member $86, Non-Member $103 All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required. […]

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POLLINATOR-INSPIRED
Polymer Clay Earrings

In this fun maker night, you’ll learn the basics of making polymer clay earrings with Sarah Schultz of Fragment Jewelry Co. We’ll mix, texture, shape, bake and assemble our polymer clay pieces to create a lovely pair of nature-inspired earrings you can wear when you leave! You will be able to choose from a wide […]

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THE POWER OF
POLLINATORS

Pollinators and their choices have a powerful impact on our local ecosystem. They pick which flowers to pollinate, therefore deciding which plants get to form a fruit with seeds and reproduce. Without pollinators, entire terrestrial food webs and ecosystems would collapse. Fortunately, there is still a lot we can do to protect and support the […]

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