Your digestive system is home to over 70% of your immune system! So it’s crucial to keep your gut in tip-top shape in order to maintain good health. We will discuss the difference between good and bad bacteria and explore how each affects everything from your energy level to your mood. We’ll focus on how […]

Get warm and cozy during this evening virtual class as you learn the story behind coffee, America’s favorite hot beverage, with plant expert and foodie Mark Ragland. Explore the exotic plants and the history behind your daily cup of Joe along with brewing methods and how to make the most delicious cup. This is a […]

With many people concerned about the carbon footprint of commercially produced flowers or simply trying to save money, there is growing interest in cutting gardens. Lewis Ginter horticulturist Laurie McMinn discusses how to plan and design a cutting garden that is attractive, colorful, fragrant and useful! Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state […]

Enhance your understanding and appreciation of the Garden with this specialized garden walk featuring seasonal aspects of the collection. Walks are offered monthly except January, July, and August.  Come dressed for the weather and walking in the Garden.

Get ready for Valentine’s Day with plant expert and foodie Mark Ragland as he explores the exciting and exotic history of chocolate and vanilla. Learn This class is cancelled.  

Mentors and students work on certificate projects together in an informal setting.  Open to BI certificate candidates only. Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Properly worn masks are required for indoor class participants regardless of vaccination status. Non-vaccinated participants are also required to wear masks […]

In recent years the global market size of the soft drink industry has topped 400 billion dollars, resulting in a bottle of Coca-Cola being more accessible than drinkable water in some countries. Since ancient times humans have been experimenting to improve the taste, appearance, safety, and benefits of water. The result has been thousands of […]

David Pippin looks to the winter garden for a surprising selection of color, line, and texture with which to design, highlighted with a thoughtful selection of floral materials. Design along with David using a list of winter-hardy materials found in Central Virginia and container selections, or send him your images later for comment. A recording […]

Explore the intricacies of plant forms in winter. Morning sessions help you learn to understand the structure of cones, berries, twigs. Study and draw a diversity of plant parts under the guidance of a botanist. Afternoons are devoted to graphite illustrations of plants related to the morning’s discussion. Emphasis is placed on observation, accurate representation […]

Can't see out your windows or use your sidewalk because your boxwood have taken over? Learn best management care for your boxwood from planting, pruning and rejuvenating older plants, to scouting for pests and current information on Box Blight. Instructor Laurie McMinn has worked with boxwood for more than 18 years and will also demonstrate […]