As the moon and stars come out, so do the moths! Join Lepidopterist Clara Aus for a night filled with fun moth activities in the Garden during National Moth Week. Before class begins, she will set up a moth observation sheet and special UV lamps to attract them. After a brief introduction to native Virginia […]
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Pollinators and their choices have a powerful impact on our local ecosystem. They pick which flowers to pollinate, therefore deciding which plants get to form a fruit with seeds and reproduce. Without pollinators, entire terrestrial food webs and ecosystems would collapse. Fortunately, there is still a lot we can do to protect and support the […]
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Join spice expert Mark Ragland as you learn how the desire and quest for spices played a huge role in the history of mankind. What was so special about these seeds and bark? Learn where favorite and exotic spices come from and how they were used both historically and in today’s kitchen. Discover how to […]
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Explore the amazing world of plants that consume insects and the diverse contrivances by which they catch their prey: snap traps, pitfall traps, sticky traps, and hair-triggered suction traps. A selection of small insectivorous plants will be provided. Media, either graphite or watercolor, student’s choice. Prerequisite: one previous course in the medium selected. Prerequisite: one […]
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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 […]
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What are some of our native moths and butterflies? What do their caterpillars look like? What do they need for survival? Come talk and see pictures of some of our native moths and butterflies and learn what their host foods are. Then enjoy a walk around the Garden to see what we can find. This […]
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This is a great way to show off a fun, dramatic floral design! David Pippin will show ways to use a picture frame, as well as ways to make frames from rivercane or bamboo to show off your creations. Frame and container provided. Fees: Member $73, Non-Member $88 All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration […]
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This course is very elucidative either for beginners or more experienced practitioners of pencil art. It aims to provide all the theoretical and practical tools necessary for beginners to initiate their practice and for intermediate students to improve their skills. We start from a basic understanding of the very mechanics of how graphite works, as […]
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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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In this class taught by Danny Cox, the Garden’s Vice President of Horticulture, participants will be introduced to different aquatic plants that can be grown in water gardens. We will discuss different types of aquatic plants and how they can be used in water garden design. Danny will share tips on propagation and care. While […]
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