In honor of the 3rd anniversary of the Glen Stream restoration project, join Garden Guide Lorrie Lincoln for a tour of the area around the parking lots, the Garden entrance and a walk through the Glen Stream. A few years ago, this stream had been overrun by invasive plants and subject to pollution runoff which […]
Find Out MoreJoin floral designer Betty Ann Galway as she guides you through how to create a European style design sure to turn your floral arrangement into a work of art. Learn a fiber work technique with water tubes that can be used to create a stand-alone design or elevate a contemporary one. Create and take home […]
Find Out MoreDiscover your artistic potential and ignite your passion for drawing with our Introduction to Basic Drawing workshop! Learn to turn a simple line into a three-dimensional drawing with pencil and paper, and embark on a journey of self-expression and artistic growth. Play with different mark-making techniques and learn how to integrate basic elements of art […]
Find Out MoreMushrooms may be the most fascinating organisms on the planet. With over 2,189 types of edible mushrooms that grow around the world, there are so many unique varieties to explore. Join Will Nelson, gardener extraordinaire, in this class to learn how to cultivate your own gourmet and medicinal mushrooms at home. Whether you're a seasoned gardener […]
Find Out MoreEnhance 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. […]
Find Out MoreKitchen gardens are made for intensive cultivation, so they are usually smaller than traditional vegetable plots, can easily be fenced to deter deer and other critters, and they can look lovely! Mark Ragland helps you realize your kitchen garden in time for you to get your hands dirty and creative juices flowing for the spring […]
Find Out MoreLearn the basics of how to use native perennial plants in your home garden! Join instructor Kaity Bevenour, native plant specialist & owner of Parallel Nursery, for an introduction to the ornamental & environmental benefits of commonly available native Virginia flowers, grasses, and sedges. At the end of the class students will be able to […]
Find Out MoreExplore the beautiful and intriguing history of botanical art! Join us for this 3-hour session, designed for art lovers and current and prospective Botanical Illustration certificate students. Learn about what it means to become a part of the enduring tradition of botanical art and illustration. Discover Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's library collections and archival resources, […]
Find Out MoreIn this creative workshop, cultivate appreciation for the history of the ancient pressed-flower art form with instructor Conner Parrish of Blossoming Roots Farm and Supply, a local farm in Ashland. After diving into the history of pressed flower art, we’ll create a stunning pressed flower glass floating frame using a 5x7 black glass-on-glass floating frame […]
Find Out MoreHave you ever wondered where butterflies go during the winter or why they prefer certain flowers over others? Maybe you have even questioned if butterflies sleep or not! Join Lepidopterist and former Butterflies LIVE! Coordinator, Clara Aus, as she explores these topics and much more! In this course, participants will gain a basic understanding of […]
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