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  • Is it an Open Top Terrarium
    OR SELF-WATERING POT

    We all know that plants help make a home, but keeping up with watering can be a lot. Did you know that the same concepts for making an open top terrarium can apply to making self-watering pots for your indoor plants? In this course we'll have fun making an open top terrarium using plant material […]

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  • Basic Floral Design
    PART 1

    Learn how to create the basic shapes and styles of floral designs—the building blocks for true creativity—with floral designer Mimi Cassick. 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. Through step-by-step instructions, students will […]

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  • Grasses, Sedges
    AND RUSHES

    Identification of grasses, sedges and rushes is often perceived as one of the most difficult activities in the realm of botany. This is due to many factors, the most prominent of which are that grasses, sedges, and rushes (i.e., “the graminoids”) are usually small, narrow-leaved plants with unassuming, diminutive flowers – and they all look […]

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  • Groovin’ in the Garden
    Iron & Wine and I’m With Her

    Purchase tickets online Tickets will have a set starting price, with additional levels of pricing for premium seating. Levels are explained below; each section is first-come, first-served, so ticket holders are encouraged to arrive early. Gold Circle and Premium Lawn tickets come with access to the Tea House, which includes a private bar and restrooms. […]

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  • Some Like
    IT HOT

    Turn up the heat with Some Like It Hot, a vibrant floral design class celebrating the bold, eye-catching colors of summer. This course will explore dynamic color pairings, with a focus on complementary hues that create striking, high-impact arrangements. Using the season’s most radiant blooms, students will learn how to balance intensity, contrast, and texture […]

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  • Moth Observation
    NIGHT

    As the moon and stars come out, so do the moths! Join Lepidopterist Clara Aus for a night filled with fun moth activities in the Garden during National Moth Week. Before class begins, she will set up a moth observation sheet and special UV lamps to attract them. After a brief introduction to native Virginia […]

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  • INTRODUCTION TO
    Nature Journaling

    Nature is always speaking—you just have to slow down and listen. Whether you live in a city, suburb, or countryside, there’s a world of beauty waiting to be noticed. Nature journaling is your key to seeing more, wondering more, and connecting more deeply to the world around you. In this guided class, local artist and […]

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  • Worm Composting Like a Pro:
    TURN SCRAPS INTO BLACK GOLD

    Ready to supercharge your garden with nature’s most powerful fertilizer? Worm composting is an easy, eco-friendly way to transform kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich “black gold” that will make your plants thrive! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to set up and maintain a thriving worm bin, keep your worms happy and productive, and harvest […]

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  • Mushroom
    CULTIVATION

    Mushrooms may be the most fascinating organisms on the planet. With over 2,189 types of edible mushrooms that grow around the world, there are so many unique varieties to explore. Join Will Nelson, gardener extraordinaire, in this class to learn how to cultivate your own gourmet and medicinal mushrooms at home. Whether you're a seasoned gardener […]

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  • FALL IN THE
    Kitchen Garden

    With grocery prices continuing to increase, interest in kitchen gardens and self-sufficiency is also on the rise. Kitchen gardens are made for intensive cultivation, so they are usually smaller than traditional vegetable plots, can easily be fenced to deter deer and other critters and they can look lovely! In this class, Mark Ragland helps you […]

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