Keep your cutting garden thriving with natural, organic methods this season! This class focuses on maintaining a productive flower garden by focusing on simple methods that will aid you in keeping the weeds down, supporting your blooms, and feeding your plants using organic fertilizers/inputs. We will explore sustainable practices that will allow you to be […]
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Learn about the life history and biodiversity of ferns. The first session will address reproduction (the distinction and unique functions of sporophyte and gametophyte generations) and survey sporophyte diversity of typical ferns. Examples will include Christmas Fern, Sensitive Fern, Cinnamon Fern, etc. The second session will explore several unusual ferns, including the aquatic Mosquito and […]
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This workshop aims to convey a system of observation of light and shade that addresses this complex issue with simple procedures. We begin by restricting our focus merely to the absolute qualities of light and shade in their extreme values. Thus, the brightest highlight is recognized at first, and everything else is left aside for […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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