Enjoy a tour of the tropical wing of the newly expanded Conservatory followed by a demonstration and hands-on lesson in the classroom. Participants will use a combination of exotic, unique […]
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Join Garden Guides Susie Austin and Nancy Crouch for a dive into the life of our benefactor Grace Arents, the ways she transformed Richmond and a rare opportunity to tour […]
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Take an immersive journey through Earth's diverse plant biomes - each distinct in climate, flora, and visual impact. Wander through the stark beauty of the desert, where resilient plants thrive […]
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Join us as we explore a fantastical outdoor art exhibit on display throughout the Garden featuring vibrant and whimsical, large-scale cartoneria (papier-mâché) creations designed by Mexico City cartoneros (papier-mâché artists). This immersive […]
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Join Horticulture Section Lead Jayton Howard and explore a variety of plant propagation techniques while touring several garden spaces, including the Central Garden, Conservatory, Greenhouse, and Kroger Community Kitchen Garden. […]
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The course addresses structural diversity of fruits of flowering plants, with emphasis on edible fruits of tropical origin, such as bananas, mangos, coconuts, citrus fruits, pineapple, passionfruit, dragon fruit, papaya, […]
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A garden doesn’t stop being beautiful when the sun goes down– the nighttime brings a whole new dynamic! In this course we will discuss which flowers are pollinated by moonlight […]
Find Out MoreStep behind the scenes of the new Butterflies Bloom exhibit for an exclusive backstage tour. Join Butterfly Exhibit Manager, Clara Aus, for a look inside the exhibit to learn more […]
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Studio Sessions provide dedicated time for students to strengthen their botanical illustration skills in a supportive, practice-focused environment. Each session includes an instructional focus—such as value, form, composition, or digital […]
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Join renowned botanical artist and author Lara Call Gastinger to learn basic skills for drawing outside and keeping a field sketching journal, such as a perpetual journal! We will explore […]
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