A terrarium is a simple but magical creation: it refers to any container—sealable or open-air—that contains soil and plants that can be maintenanced over time to help the plants flourish. In this workshop, instructor Jayton Howard (Horticulture Section Leader, West Section) will unearth the history of terrariums, including the story behind the first credited terrarium, […]
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Create a beautiful living succulent birdhouse with Melissa Tebbenhoff of Rusted Rabbitt in Williamsburg. Unleash your inner artist and join us to welcome Spring with this handmade wooden birdhouse ready for a living roof. Each participant will choose from a variety of homegrown succulents to create your living roof and will receive hands-on guidance along […]
Find Out MoreA farewell féte featuring the wines of Italy Our Vine to Glass seminar series will continue, but we bid buon viaggio to our moderator and sommelier, Jason Tesauro, as he embarks on a move to Verona, Italia. We’ll enjoy six wines, including a sparkling, two whites, two reds, and something sweet, spanning some of Tesauro’s […]
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In early March, spring creeps in. Fruit trees and witch hazels bloom on bare limbs and early bulbs emerge among the leaves. By April, daffodils, tulips and bluebells color the ground while viburnum and redbuds paint the canopy above. The blazing colors of rhododendrons and azaleas fill the space between. With warming weather, peonies, iris […]
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Learn how to create the basic shapes and styles of floral designs—the building blocks for true creativity—with floral designer Mimi Cassick. This course will introduce you to techniques and styles commonly used by professionals. Learn preparation techniques, how to create basic shapes and how to prepare flowers for long-lasting arrangements. Through step-by-step instructions, students will […]
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Learn how to propagate a tree through the plant propagation technique air layering. While growing a flower producing tree from seed or hardwood cutting takes years and has a low rate of success, air layering makes an exact copy of an existing tree that will flower this season. In this hands-on workshop you will learn […]
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Learn about and even listen to calls of our 4-legged, froggy friends! Some basic and interesting background info on the dozen and a half or so frogs and toads native to the capitol region. Frogs and toads are free and enjoyable insect and arthropod control agents for your garden! Why not provide them with a […]
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Do you love trees and want to learn more about the role you can have in their survival? Come join Garden Guide, Lorrie Lincoln for a talk about the hidden life of trees and their importance in our ecosystem. Then enjoy a walk around the Garden to see our magnificent and beautiful tree collection. Meets […]
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This class is designed to provide foundational drawing skills and inspire a sense of wonder and connection to the natural world. Any age can learn to draw. Marks on paper are all a drawing is. Marks can be made on paper by anyone. Despite this, not everyone takes the time to learn how to draw. […]
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This two-day focus session will include exploration of plant and flower structure, practice rendering the unique characteristics of irises, and completion of a plant portrait layering professional grade colored pencil and watercolor. Fees: Member $102, Non-Member $122 All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to […]
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