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  • FLOURISH:
    GRACE ARENTS VICTORIAN GARDEN TOUR

    The Victorian era had a profound impact on landscape architecture and the design of gardens. During this period, there was a significant shift in gardening styles and philosophies, driven by changes in society, technology, and cultural preferences. Come tour the Victorian-inspired horticultural display in Grace Arents Garden as part of our 40th Anniversary Flourish celebration! […]

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  • RENDERING TEXTURES IN GRAPHITE
    WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST ROGÉRIO LUPO

    A drawing done purely in graphite can, by its very nature, provide a spectacular result in botanical art and illustration. In addition, mastering the graphite technique yields us the tools for a detailed investigation of the subject by doing previous studies, so we can grasp the essentials of light and shade before working with other […]

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  • HARMONY AMONG HUES
    DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM NATURE

    Join the Garden’s Artist in Residence, Kyle Epps, in finding serenity and creative inspiration amidst nature's palette. Through guided meditation, you’ll harmonize with the Garden's tranquil energy, immersing yourself in the beauty of your surroundings. As you breathe in the fragrant blooms and listen to the rustling leaves, connect deeply with the earth and with […]

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  • EXPLORING
    Cacao Theobroma & Chocolate

    Pop quiz time! 1. What is cacao and where does it come from? 2. When did this plant become so prominent in our diets? 3. How does it grow and what are cacao’s growing needs? 4. Bonus question: Why don’t chocolate bars grow on trees? If you’re curious about the answers to these questions and […]

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  • FLOURISH:
    GRACE ARENTS VICTORIAN GARDEN TOUR

    The Victorian era had a profound impact on landscape architecture and the design of gardens. During this period, there was a significant shift in gardening styles and philosophies, driven by changes in society, technology, and cultural preferences. Come tour the Victorian-inspired horticultural display in Grace Arents Garden as part of our 40th Anniversary Flourish celebration! […]

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  • BOTANICAL SKETCHBOOK
    CONNECTING TO NATURE & DEEPENING SKILLS

    With Stephey and Claudette Baker as your artistic guides, discover ways to let your creativity run wild in your sketchbook. Learn how to design and organize your pages using layouts, hand-lettering, math, and diagrams. As a group, we will discuss what precautions to take while working outdoors (and indoors, too). Using simple strategies like words, […]

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  • MONSTERA CARE
    UNVEILED

    Unfurl the secrets of Monstera care and cultivate lush, thriving foliage with RVA Tropical & Exotic Plants! In this engaging two-hour session, Monstera experts will demystify the world of Monstera plants, a genus that contains 59 different species of flowering plants native to the tropical regions of the Americas.   Dive deeper into the fascinating world […]

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  • FOODSCAPE HARMONY
    EMBRACING NATIVES & EDIBLES

    In a world where climate concerns, water quality, and invasive species are paramount, thoughtful landscaping takes center stage. Join author and horticulturist Brie Arthur as she explains the art of creating a foodscape that merges native plants with your beloved seasonal food crops. The best organic practices are explored, and earth-friendly maintenance strategies take center […]

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  • TROPICAL FOOD PLANTS
    Fruit

    Join horticulturist and Sri Lankan native Menaka Dewasinghe for an introduction to exotic tropical fruits available at many stores in the Richmond region. Tropical fruits, known for concentrated and mouthwatering aromas and flavors, are produced by trees native to hot and humid climates or equatorial areas. Learn about ways to add more tropical fruits to […]

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