Ready to explore more about birds and birdwatching? Join Barb and Buz Sawyer, avid birdwatchers, in exploring a little deeper into this fascinating past-time. Perhaps you can already identify several common species (at least the males!) and have a pair of binoculars, but you want to expand your skills. Sometimes you hear the bird, but […]
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In early March, spring creeps in. Fruit trees and witch hazels bloom on bare limbs and early bulbs emerge among the leaves. By April, daffodils, tulips and bluebells color the ground while viburnum and redbuds paint the canopy above. The blazing colors of rhododendrons and azaleas fill the space between. With warming weather, peonies, iris […]
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Create a unique living wreath for spring with Melissa Tebbenhoff of Rusted Rabbitt in Williamsburg. Using air plants and exotic succulents of your choice in spring hues, create a living work of art. Melissa guides you through the process of designing your wreath with an assortment of live plants and dried flowers. Your creation can […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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