It all begins with the crust! Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala begins by demonstrating how to make an easy food-processor pie dough. She’ll cover how to handle the dough and how to fix common crust catastrophes. Anne says, “I’m not a baker and maybe you aren't either, but we can do this!” Anne will use […]
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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. (Formerly Ginter in the Morning)
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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. (Formerly Ginter in the Morning)
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Special Preview for Friends Level Members and Above Members of the Friends level and above are invited to an exclusive after-hours preview of the exciting new exhibit Origami in the Garden on Thursday, April 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m. as an added Membership bonus. See event details below. Check your membership card for your current level or when you next […]
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April 13 – September 30, 2018, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Plus extended summer hours on Thursday nights till 9 p.m. at Flowers After 5. Origami in the Garden is presented by Altria Group. Scroll down for more information on the exhibition.
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Exhibit and related activities are included with Garden admission. Join Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden both Saturday and Sunday as we welcome Origami in the Garden, a premier art exhibit of origami bronze, steel and aluminum sculptures is making its mid-Atlantic debut. We’ll kick off the weekend with family-friendly Origami fun like paper-folding with members of RVA Origami, […]
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Trees are many things: massive pumps, temperature exchanges, air purifiers, and more. Learn about the dynamics of tree life and their architecture. Instructor Joel Koci explains their complex lives. Take a walk in the Garden with Joel to discuss various trees and how they function. Joel Koci is a board certified master arborist, and holds […]
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This follow-up to “The Beginner’s Perennial Garden” focuses on the next wave of tough, high-impact perennials. Instructor Beth Burrell discusses how variety in color, shapes, sizes, textures and cultural needs factor into the overall design. Discover strategies for season-long pizzazz through foliage impact and long-lasting blooms. Learn how to attract beneficial insects and plan for […]
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Botanical artist Katie Lee discusses her fascination with butterflies and demonstrates some of her drawing and painting techniques.
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A butterfly alone can create an exquisite painting, but when added to a botanical work it not only enhances the image, it can also inform the viewer of the role the butterfly plays in some of the intricate interdependencies of nature. This class is full. Click on the registration links below to add yourself to […]
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