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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Alcohol inks are a relatively new fascination of painters and crafters. A vibrant, fast drying medium they are used to paint on non-porous surfaces such as glass, tile, or metal. The possibilities for experimentation are limitless. Experience the almost instant magic of these inks on tile. Using florals and/or landscape views as inspiration, participants will […]

Master the techniques of growing tropical plants indoors with me Jayton Howard section leader horticulturist of the greenhouse and conservatory of Lewis Ginter. In this course we will learn how to choose the right plants for indoor space. How to create the ideal indoor environment, and all the essential tips for proper indoor plant care. […]

Which native plants will work well with your food garden to create an abundant pollinator paradise? We’ll review how to combine vegetables and pollinator supporting plants and explore common vegetable and insect partnerships. We’ll also discuss ways to attract helpful beneficial insects to protect your plants, and which native plant and insect species work in […]

You’ve built a strong foundation in Botanical Drawing I—learning to see, structure, and create form using only line. That’s no small feat. Now, it’s time to expand your understanding of depth and dimension by exploring light, shadow, and value. This course takes the next step in your artistic journey, sharpening your ability to see subtle […]

This course provides an introduction to sexual and asexual plant propagation. The student will learn the skills and techniques to successfully propagate plants from seeds, cloning, grafting and air layering. The course will involve a short lecture followed by a hands-on lesson in multiple greenhouse propagation techniques located in our Massey Greenhouse on-site. Start your […]