Learn about the ‘secret life of plants’ with instructor Joey Thompson.  This class introduces you to the way plants make food, grow, and reproduce.  Includes a copy of the class text, Brian Capon’s Botany for Gardeners. Follow up later in the year with "Intermediate Botany."

In Basic Floral Design, Part 1, learn how to create the basic shapes and styles of floral designs—the building blocks for true creativity.  This course will introduce you to techniques and styles commonly used by professionals.   Learn preparation techniques, how to create basic shapes, and how to prepare flowers for long-lasting arrangements. A section on […]

This is the first of four one-day workshops to be held in 2020 to meet the requirement for Advanced Watercolor. Artichokes are our plant models to learn about painting complex forms, spiral formations and the Fibonacci Series. A line drawing will be sent with the supply list. Students are asked to bring to class an […]

Learn the basics of gardening the earth-friendly way! Organic gardener Heather Veneziano discusses how to 'go green' with your garden, including soil amendments, plant maintenance and pest control. Heather focuses on growing vegetables in our area, with an emphasis on heirloom varieties that grow well in the Richmond area. Take home a packet of seeds […]

Join your Garden Guide on a Garden tour that explores the senses! In addition to vision, smell and touch, the senses of taste and sound will be engaged as you experience the Garden through various perspectives. While those with sensory limitations may especially enjoy this tour, all abilities will benefit from this unique Garden experience. […]

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 […]

Create an Irish-themed arrangement that evokes the colors of the Irish flag in greens, whites, and oranges and also celebrates the coming of spring. David Pippin shows you how to incorporate sticks, moss, stones and maybe even potatoes into a perky seasonal design.

This event has been canceled Venture with your Garden Guide to the Streb Conifer Garden to see the many varieties of conifers suitable for Richmond’s plant hardiness zone. The walk will include other areas of the Garden to highlight the varied shapes, textures and colors of conifers and how they can be used in garden […]

This event has been canceled. When the weather cooperates, the Garden excels at “springtime”, with millions of blossoms emerging throughout the Garden. Analyze the beautiful designs created by Garden horticulturists and consider how you can create your own version in containers, pot groupings, or small beds. Notice how  evergreens, perennials, and seasonal annuals are mixed. […]