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  • THEMED WALK
    Spring Migration Tour

    Enjoy a pleasant walk in the garden with Garden Guides Buz and Barb Sawyer and learn about how birds use our 80 acres to rest, refuel and continue the journey north to their breeding grounds. Discover what birds will be passing through or arriving in Richmond for the summer. Spring migration can be an exciting […]

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  • EMBRACING
    Companion Planting

    Growing vegetables sustainably can be achieved by embracing companion planting. Learn how to grow more in a smaller space while managing disease and insect pressures. Discover how pairing some plants enriches the soil biome which improves the flavor of your produce, increases nutrient uptake while minimizing weeds. Matching specific pollinator plants with your vegetables will […]

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  • INTRODUCTION TO
    Botanical Drawing I

    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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  • NEXT STEPS
    Watercolor Endeavors

    Have you taken one, (or more!!) of the beginning watercolor classes? Learn new tips, techniques, and tricks. Build on the skills you have acquired. Always inspired by the Garden, you will experiment with color, try new brush techniques, and play with some new media. All supplies will be provided and the materials are also “next […]

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  • INTRODUCTION TO
    Botanical Drawing I

    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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  • Hand-tied
    BOUQUET WORKSHOP

    In this workshop, learn the step-by-step process of creating a free-flowing, organic-style bouquet, paying special attention to shape and movement. Design your bouquet using the best locally grown blooms and foliage available. Instructor Svetlana Green will share helpful tips and tricks on flower handling and care, choosing a color palette, and creating a well-rounded design. […]

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  • CUTTING GARDENS:
    BED PREP & PLANTING

    Step into the colorful realm of a cutting garden with Conner Parrish from Blossoming Roots Farm and Supply! This exciting course will guide you through the art of preparing your garden beds with rich organic soil amendments, setting the stage for success. You’ll learn how to make your own fertilizers and amendments that are crucial […]

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  • MAKING MAGICAL
    Terrariums & Micro-Gardens

    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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  • LIVING SUCCULENT
    BIRDHOUSE

    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 […]

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  • VINE TO GLASS:
    CIAO ITALIA, ARRIVEDERCI TESAURO

    A 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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