Turn up the heat with Some Like It Hot, a vibrant floral design class celebrating the bold, eye-catching colors of summer. This course will explore dynamic color pairings, with a focus on complementary hues that create striking, high-impact arrangements. Using the season’s most radiant blooms, students will learn how to balance intensity, contrast, and texture […]

Mushrooms may be the most fascinating organisms on the planet. With over 2,189 types of edible mushrooms that grow around the world, there are so many unique varieties to explore. Join Will Nelson, gardener extraordinaire, in this class to learn how to cultivate your own gourmet and medicinal mushrooms at home. Whether you're a seasoned gardener […]

Join horticulturist and Sri Lankan native Menaka Dewasinghe for an exploration of all things coconut! This tropical fruit (which is actually a drupe, not a nut) is an important food source, substitute ingredient in a variety of recipes, and cash crop in the tropics as well as having anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial properties in different forms. […]

Miniature arrangements bring their own set of challenges to floral design. Instructor David Pippin helps you understand how scale and proportion are affected by the surrounding space and container for the arrangement, and how to choose flowers appropriate for these tiny delights. Bring your own very small containers and spend some time in a whole […]

Create stunning, one-of-a-kind jewelry using real pressed flowers and resin! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the techniques for preserving flowers, working with resin, and designing unique pieces such as a necklace pendant and a pair of earrings. We’ll cover best practices for composition, curing, and finishing to ensure professional-quality results. Each participant will leave […]

Come get creative with living succulents and unique driftwood pieces from the VA shoreline. These unique arrangements live for many seasons. Each participant will choose from a variety of different driftwood pieces from our very own VA shorelines. Then, you will be guided on selecting the succulents to build your arrangement. Several techniques will be […]

Create stunning, one-of-a-kind jewelry using real pressed flowers and resin! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the techniques for preserving flowers, working with resin, and designing unique pieces such as a necklace pendant and a pair of earrings. We’ll cover best practices for composition, curing, and finishing to ensure professional-quality results. Each participant will leave […]

The process of working with watercolor and ink on masa paper allows beginner and intermediate painters to create unique and beautiful finished works. Masa is a versatile Japanese paper which can be used for a wide range of art techniques. Using images taken in the Garden, we will create detailed ink pen drawings on day […]