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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Learn how to propagate a tree through the plant propagation technique air layering. While growing a flower producing tree from seed or hardwood cutting takes years and has a low rate of success, air layering makes an exact copy of an existing tree that will flower this season. In this hands-on workshop you will learn […]
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Learn about and even listen to calls of our 4-legged, froggy friends! Some basic and interesting background info on the dozen and a half or so frogs and toads native to the capitol region. Frogs and toads are free and enjoyable insect and arthropod control agents for your garden! Why not provide them with a […]
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Join the Garden for a family-friendly Earth Day celebration starring Latin Grammy Award-winner Mister G. Known for his deep love of the natural world, Mister G’s concert will offer children a fun and engaging way to learn about environmental stewardship through his original songs and stories. His dedication to environmental causes, reflected in his music, […]
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Do you love trees and want to learn more about the role you can have in their survival? Come join Garden Guide, Lorrie Lincoln for a talk about the hidden life of trees and their importance in our ecosystem. Then enjoy a walk around the Garden to see our magnificent and beautiful tree collection. Meets […]
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This class is designed to provide foundational drawing skills and inspire a sense of wonder and connection to the natural world. Any age can learn to draw. Marks on paper are all a drawing is. Marks can be made on paper by anyone. Despite this, not everyone takes the time to learn how to draw. […]
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The Spring Plant Sale is rain or shine and is held outside in Parking Lot B at the Garden! No admission fee required; regular Garden admission to visit the Garden Friday, May 2 & Saturday, May 3, 2025; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Garden’s plant sales are among the largest in the region with […]
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The Central Virginia Iris Society is coming to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden! Celebrate these beautiful spring blooms with us.
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This two-day focus session will include exploration of plant and flower structure, practice rendering the unique characteristics of irises, and completion of a plant portrait layering professional grade colored pencil and watercolor. Fees: Member $102, Non-Member $122 All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to […]
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Native plants are a wonderful addition to the landscape for their adaptability, ornamental value and pollinator support. First meet in the Lab of the Kelly Education Center for the talk and then tour the Garden with Guide Lorrie Lincoln to see what native plants are growing at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and which ones might […]
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