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  • Meditation Gardening Phenology

    Meditation Gardening
    INTRODUCTION TO PRACTICING PHENOLOGY & MINDFULNESS AT HOME

    Gardening provides many physical and mental benefits beyond just creating a beautiful space to enjoy. Phenology, the study of observing climate and environmental changes, is an important historical scientific and mindfulness practice that can teach us a great deal about our ecosystem– and ourselves. Learn tips for starting and keeping a garden journal, ways to […]

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  • GROWING
    MICROGREENS

    Microgreens are tiny, nutrient-rich plants that are harvested at an early stage of growth, making them a popular choice for health-conscious individuals, chefs and food enthusiasts. This hands-on workshop led by Will Nelson will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to grow a wide variety of microgreens at home, ensuring a continuous supply […]

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  • Hydrangea Walk and Talk

    WALK AND TALK
    Hydrangeas

    Garden Guide and hydrangea enthusiast Rich Waiton leads tours of the Garden's collections of these favorite summer shrubs. Learn about the several species which are adapted to Virginia and compare examples in the Garden to review differences in bloom, growth habit, soil type, sun exposure and pruning techniques. Tours are timed throughout peak successive bloom […]

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  • Centerpiece Workshop

    LOCALLY GROWN
    SUMMER CENTERPIECE WORKSHOP

    The participants will discover how to create breathtaking foam-free centerpieces using fresh, farm-sourced seasonal flowers and foliage. In this workshop, you will learn the step-by-step process of creating a free-flowing, organic-style centerpiece, paying special attention to color, shape and movement. We’ll be designing our centerpiece using the best locally grown blooms and foliage available. Instructor […]

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  • Hydrangea Walk and Talk

    WALK AND TALK
    Hydrangeas

    Garden Guide and hydrangea enthusiast Rich Waiton leads tours of the Garden's collections of these favorite summer shrubs. Learn about the several species which are adapted to Virginia and compare examples in the Garden to review differences in bloom, growth habit, soil type, sun exposure and pruning techniques. Tours are timed throughout peak successive bloom […]

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  • All programs are subject to change.

    POLLINATOR AND POLLINATOR HABITATS
    TALK AND TOUR

    What is a pollinator? Why are pollinators so important? What do they need for habitats? How can you create a habitat? Come talk about what pollinators are, what they do and what is necessary for them to survive. Then we will enjoy a walk around the Garden looking to see what pollinators we can find […]

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  • Botanical Whimsy

    BOTANICAL
    WHIMSY

    Embrace the beauty of nature’s untamed elegance in Botanical Whimsy, a floral design course dedicated to creating loose, organic, and garden-inspired arrangements. This class will explore techniques for designing with movement, texture, and open air, while celebrating the charm of locally sourced blooms and foliage. Students will learn how to work with seasonal materials, create […]

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  • canna and hibiscus in front of the Conservatory

    BALMY WEATHER BRINGS THE CONSERVATORY'S TROPICAL PLANTS OUTSIDE
    TOUR

    Although the Conservatory is closed temporarily, the Garden still has hundreds of plants that have been moved from greenhouses into the Garden. Add some favorite annuals and you have dazzling displays with a tropical vibe of color, blooms and unique pollination strategies. Join Garden Guide Julia Cothron to view "the Conservatory outside" and learn where […]

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  • Illustrating Pollinators for Botanical Art: Butterflies

    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 Spring

    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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