Recently published in 2012, the Flora of Virginia is our long-overdue technical manual covering all of the native and naturalized plant species found in the Commonwealth. This massive volume – almost 1600 pages in all – is the first comprehensive treatment of Virginia’s flora since the mid-1700s, and if you’re like us you couldn’t wait […]
Find Out MoreBig leaves, thorny stems, and long roots are just a few of the different adaptations plants can have to help them grow in the places where they live. Join us as we explore different habitats, such as wetlands and ponds, a meadow, woodland, and rainforest, to examine the plants living in each of these environments […]
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Join us for First Fridays Plein air watercolor painting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the First Friday of every month, all summer. We provide the easels, the paper, paint and all the supplies you'll need. Drop in program, no registration needed. Check with Admissions when you arrive for each week's location.
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Go on a Garden adventure! As we explore off-the-beaten paths, we’ll hop boulders across creeks, search for treasures in the woods, dissect plants that eat insects, and use all five senses to make exciting new discoveries.
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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 cut flower care and handling is […]
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New best-selling books have brought revelations about how trees live their lives. Visit some of the Garden’s most prominent trees and hear discoveries about their subtle communication skills through the “wood wide web”. Tour includes many parts of the Garden; expect some uneven terrain.
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This 60-minute outdoor garden yoga practice combines breath, movement, and meditation to energize and rejuvenate the body and mind. The class introduces a sequence of strengthening, stretching and balancing postures, breathing practices and guided meditation. All levels of practice are welcome, and encouraged to find balance, strength and relaxation in the playful and supportive outdoor class. Instructor: […]
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Mentors and students work on certificate projects together in an informal setting. Open to BI certificate candidates only.
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Learn yoga’s calming rhythms of breathing, movement, and posture in a tranquil Garden setting. Small class sizes enable instructor Jacqueline Gooding to offer individual pointers and address multiple levels of experience. Please bring a blanket, yoga mat, water and appropriate layered clothing for the season. Classes take place in the Garden or inside Garden buildings, […]
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Discover why honey-infused cocktails are “the bee’s knees” as you learn of many of the delicious ways “nature’s sweetener” can be used to enhance your favorite summer beverages. Fee includes samples of the cocktail recipes, hors d’ oeuvres, and admission to Flowers After Five. This class is currently full, but you can click on the […]
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