Note: This class has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 21 due to inclement weather. Get your hands dirty and creative juices flowing to realize your kitchen garden in time for the spring thaw! Kitchen gardens are made for intensive cultivation, so they are usually smaller than traditional vegetable plots and can easily be fenced to […]
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Learn everything you need to know to successfully start and maintain your own honey bee hive for the first three years of your beekeeping experience. Jesse “The Beekeeper” Frierson of East Coast Honey will discuss construction of hive boxes, honey bee care, hive maintenance, how to properly inspect a hive, and how to harvest honey. […]
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Note: This class has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 21 from 3 — 5 pm due to inclement weather. Discover all things indoor plants and find the best way to care for plants inside your home! Selecting the right house plant for the right location can make all the difference for its long-term care and […]
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Note: This class has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 22 due to inclement weather. Curious how you can clean up your garden this winter to create a pleasant, presentable space that is sustainable for your local wildlife? Join instructor Kaity Bevenour, native plant specialist & owner of Parallel Nursery, for a review of landscape management […]
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Enhance your understanding and appreciation of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with this specialized garden tour featuring seasonal aspects of the collection, offered monthly except December, January, July and August. Come dressed for the weather and touring the Garden. ALL TOURS ARE NOW OFFERED AS DROP-IN ONLY AND DO NOT REQUIRE REGISTRATION. THIS TOUR IS FIRST […]
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Please join the Virginia Orchid Society in presenting the 2026 "Symphony of Orchids" Orchid Show and Sale at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. DATE & TIME Friday, Feb. 27th: 1 – 5 PM, Vendor Sales this day: 10 AM – 5 PM Saturday, Feb. 28th: 9 AM – 5 PM Sunday, Mar. 1: 9 AM – […]
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This class has been cancelled. Botanical illustrators need to be well versed in the intricacies of plant form. Morning sessions help you learn to understand the structure of flowering plants and to study and draw a diversity of plant parts under the guidance of a botanist, John Hayden. Students keep an illustrated study journal. Scientific […]
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We're grateful for our Garden members and celebrate them all year long, but especially in March! Not a member yet? Join today for free daily admission all year long, discounts on classes and in the Garden Shop, special member previews and extra benefits throughout the month of March! BECOME A MEMBER
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You’ve built a strong foundation in Botanical Drawing I — learning to see, structure, and create form using only line. Now, it’s time to expand your understanding of depth and dimension by exploring light, shadow, and value. This course takes the next step in your artistic journey, sharpening your ability to see subtle shifts in […]
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Terroir is more than soil — it’s story. In this interactive wine class, dinner and tasting with certified sommelier Justin Ferguson (@theblacksommrva), we’ll compare three iconic grape varietals (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah) from contrasting terroirs: Old World vs. New World. With side-by-side comparisons and a sensory element to support tasting notes, we’ll explore how […]
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