“Soul for Soil” is an artistic exploration of the profound, historical, and spiritual connection between African American culture and the natural world. This exhibit delves into the deep-rooted relationship with the earth—one that is both ancestral and contemporary, shaped by resilience, creativity, and renewal. Through the lens of spring, a season of rebirth and transformation, […]
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Ladybug tattoo by Taylor Booth of Yellow Bird Tattoo Garden Ink brings together the stories behind the tattoos that adorn our staff members. In a city like Richmond—one of the most tattooed in America—this showcase celebrates the powerful connection between tattoo art and our community. Each tattoo is a unique expression of self, whether botanical, […]
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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 used again and again. Learn several ways to incorporate your unique structure with different design styles, resulting in an elevated look for your floral arrangements. […]
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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, anthuriums and desert plants. See spectacular blooms that emerge in the winter. Learn how the plants were obtained and curated to develop the current botanical […]
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Growing roses should not be intimidating. In this course you will learn the ins and outs of caring for and pruning roses. Begin in the Cochrane Rose Garden where Peggy Singlemann and Garden Assistant Horticulturist, Harley Robbins will demonstrate rose pruning practices. Participants will gain hands on experience as they are guided through the steps […]
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Designer David Pippin helps you learn how to design and execute exciting arrangements for religious settings that are also appropriate and inexpensive. After demonstrating various formats, David helps you create an arrangement. Designs emphasize using common garden greens and purchased material as accents. Take away an arrangement and a wealth of ideas! Fees: Member $78, […]
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In this dynamic course, you’ll dive into the most sustainable seed-starting practices that will make your garden eco-friendly, pest-resistant, and bursting with nutrient-dense produce! We’ll explore everything from innovative soil blocking techniques to regenerative and organic tips and tricks, along with expert advice on seed sourcing and much more. But that’s not all—you’ll walk away […]
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Join us for an evening celebrating botanical tattoos with local artists and vendors. Explore stunning artwork, meet tattoo artists, and discover unique items. Enjoy drinks, small bites, and hear from local tattoo artists Amy Black, Dana Carlson, and Ash Reid as they share insights into their craft and the art of tattooing. Additionally, DJ Bear […]
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Community Science events like the Great Backyard Bird Count are important sources of information as we look at global warming and its effect on nature. The next Great Backyard Bird Count is February 14-17, 2025, and takes place all across America in thousands of communities. Bird watchers of all ages count birds to create a […]
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In this course, participants will explore the elements and principles of design and floral techniques such as focal area, grouping and basing with floral designer Mimi Cassick. In each step-by-step class, you will create designs including an asymmetrical design, a contemporary spray, a crescent-shaped design, a horizontal centerpiece and a naturalistic landscape design. This course's […]
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