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Ecological Garden
CLEAN-UP & SPRING PREP

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 […]

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WINTER BOTANY

This course provides an in-depth overview of the tools and techniques used by botanists to identify woody plants to the species level using winter characteristics. Attendees are exposed to the […]

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THE CONSERVATORY
BEYOND ITS TIMELESS BEAUTY

Our conservatory is under major expansion and will close in March.  Take this opportunity, with Garden Guide Julia Cothron, to explore favorite groups of plants including palms, bromeliads, ferns, orchids, […]

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BASIC FLORAL DESIGN
PART 1: SECTION 2

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 […]

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INTRODUCTION TO THE
OHARA SCHOOL OF IKEBANA

This course is designed to introduce the student to the Ohara School of Ikebana, an approach rooted in classical Ikebana but with modern and naturalistic elements. The 19th century founder […]

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The History of
THE BLACK GARDEN

Since the founding of America, African Americans have planted crops for themselves that have cultural importance, particularly in Virginia and the greater South. Join Debra Freeman, host and creator of […]

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COLORED PENCIL II

Develop your skills as we explore more advanced layering and blending, effects of various solvents, and substrates, and the creation of texture and atmospheric effects. In particular, you will practice […]

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Tricks with
STICKS

Join floral designer Betty Ann Galway as she teaches you how to add architectural interest to your floral designs. Learn tricks with sticks, creating a wooden armature that can be […]

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THE CONSERVATORY
BEYOND ITS TIMELESS BEAUTY

Our conservatory is under major expansion and will close in March.  Take this opportunity, with Garden Guide Julia Cothron, to explore favorite groups of plants including palms, bromeliads, ferns, orchids, […]

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