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  • Berry Bliss Strawberry Container Gardening

    BERRY BLISS
    STRAWBERRY CONTAINER GARDENING

    Explore the art of cultivating strawberries on patios, decks, and small spaces using containers with instructor Will Nelson, who operates a local gardening business called "Will to Plant." Learn about selecting containers, choosing ideal strawberry varieties, proper planting techniques, maintenance, and harvesting tips to ensure a bountiful yield. Take home five bare-root, day-neutral strawberry plants […]

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  • Singularity is a Forest

    Experience Singularity is a Forest, a photography series by Álvaro Alejandro López, a self-taught photographer from Mexico City. López's photography invites viewers to explore the spaces between what is seen and what is felt. His images challenge us to look beyond the surface, revealing connections between seemingly unrelated objects and moments. Each photograph serves as […]

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  • The Cecropia Moth Life Cycle Exhibit

    Artist Mary Van Slyke invites you to celebrate spring and the return of lepidoptera (winged insects, including butterflies and moths) with a visit to The Cecropia Moth Life Cycle at the Kelly Education Center, Community Art Gallery. The exhibit features vibrant watercolor paintings that depict in detail the life stages of the cecropia moth. High-magnification […]

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  • Family tree tour

    FAMILY-FRIENDLY
    TREE TOUR

    Bring your family and enjoy a walk through the Garden; exploring and visiting some of our most prominent trees. Using pictures and descriptions of leaves, go on a group scavenger hunt for the specific trees throughout the Garden. Get crafty and make leaf prints and climb the famous Mulberry tree in the Children's Garden. Expect […]

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  • Pink African Violet in window

    Richmond African Violet Society
    SHOW & SALE

    Visit the Richmond African Violet Society Show & Sale to discover interesting and unusual African violet varieties, both on display and for purchase (while supplies last)! You can also expect to see floral arrangements using African violets, such as underwater arrangements, terrariums, and natural plantings, and meet knowledgeable growers who can answer questions and provide […]

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  • Spring Migration Tour

    THEMED WALK
    Spring Migration Tour

    Enjoy a pleasant walk in the garden with Garden Guides Buz and Barb Sawyer and learn about how birds use our 80 acres to rest, refuel and continue the journey north to their breeding grounds. Discover what birds will be passing through or arriving in Richmond for the summer. Spring migration can be an exciting […]

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  • EMBRACING
    Companion Planting

    Growing vegetables sustainably can be achieved by embracing companion planting. Learn how to grow more in a smaller space while managing disease and insect pressures. Discover how pairing some plants enriches the soil biome which improves the flavor of your produce, increases nutrient uptake while minimizing weeds. Matching specific pollinator plants with your vegetables will […]

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  • Introduction to Botanical Drawing I

    INTRODUCTION TO
    Botanical Drawing I

    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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  • Next Steps Watercolor Endeavors

    NEXT STEPS
    Watercolor Endeavors

    Have you taken one, (or more!!) of the beginning watercolor classes? Learn new tips, techniques, and tricks. Build on the skills you have acquired. Always inspired by the Garden, you will experiment with color, try new brush techniques, and play with some new media. All supplies will be provided and the materials are also “next […]

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  • Introduction to Botanical Drawing I

    INTRODUCTION TO
    Botanical Drawing I

    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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