Explore Virginia’s unique regions through dishes celebrating the Northern Neck, Tidewater, Shenandoah Valley and River City with Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala. More than just ham biscuits and pimento cheese, […]

New best-selling books have brought revelations about how trees live their lives. You'll visit some of the Garden’s most prominent trees and hear discoveries about their subtle communication skills through […]

Native plants are a wonderful addition to the landscape for their adaptability, ornamental value and pollinator support. Tour the Garden with experienced Guides and learn how to incorporate natives into […]

Explore and view the Asian Valley from a different perspective. Learn how Eastern culture, tradition, and lore are fundamentals in the development of an Asian garden.

Container gardens help you maximize small spaces and they’re easy to maintain! Garden horticulturist Dean Dietrich, responsible for the many spectacular container plantings in the Central Garden, helps you create […]

Celebrate the joys and colors of autumn in the Garden by beginning a nature journal. Discover how word, line and color come together to create beautiful pages that capture your […]

Explore plants that are adapted to survive in more hostile conditions. Huge varieties of plants are available in "big box stores" as well as native plant nurseries. Some thrive year-round and others […]

Silverpoint, a drawing medium used by the old masters, is enjoying a revival by artists today. Styluses containing a sharpened sterling silver wire produce delicate pale lines that tarnish over […]