With the splash of fall colors waning in woods and meadows, rather subdued seed pods catch the eyes of botanical artists. The seeds and pods are a perfect subject to study form, value and fine brush techniques in a monochromatic color scheme.  In this workshop, students will use milkweed seed pods, which offer various learning […]

Networks of staff and volunteers merged their talents to implement the Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights. Go behind the scenes to learn how they created beautiful decorations and installed miles of lights to transform the Garden into stages for vignettes of lighted forms that bring wonder and sparkle to visitors’ eyes. View beautiful photos of […]

Join us in the Garden to create a unique holiday wreath. Use common evergreens to create a base wreath on a wire form, then add distinctive accent greens cut from the Garden's collections and various decorations, including a bow. Work outdoors in a safely distanced setting to complete your wreath. We'll have heaters and light […]

Networks of staff and volunteers merged their talents to implement the Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights. Go behind the scenes to learn how they created beautiful decorations and installed miles of lights to transform the Garden into stages for vignettes of lighted forms that bring wonder and sparkle to visitors’ eyes. View beautiful photos of […]

Networks of staff and volunteers merged their talents to implement the Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights. Go behind the scenes to learn how they created beautiful decorations and installed miles of lights to transform the Garden into stages for vignettes of lighted forms that bring wonder and sparkle to visitors’ eyes. View beautiful photos of […]

David Pippin looks to the winter garden for a surprising selection of color, line, and texture with which to design, highlighted with a thoughtful selection of floral materials. The class includes a list of garden plants suitable for winter arrangements. Design along with David or design later and share your pictures in a Google Classroom […]

With many people concerned about the carbon footprint of commercially produced flowers or simply trying to save money, there is growing interest in cutting gardens. In this virtual class, Lewis Ginter horticulturist Laurie McMinn discusses how to plan and plant a cutting garden that is attractive, colorful, fragrant, and useful! All programs subject to change. […]

Many of our mother’s casseroles relied heavily on canned cream soups, tinned vegetables and salty seasoning packets. Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala shows you how to update the classics and make some new showstoppers. Join her virtually as she demonstrates how to create modern casseroles using fresh ingredients and delicious flavor combinations with some make-ahead […]

Successful vegetables start with the soil! Find out how to build your soil for vegetable gardening in this virtual class. Learn the characteristics of best soil types for vegetables and how to analyze your own soils, including amendment techniques, drainage and more. Karin also touches on the difference between soils for in ground planting and […]

Get ready for spring planting in your vegetable garden. Horticulturist Heather Veneziano discusses growing vegetables in our area, with an emphasis on heirloom varieties that grow well in the Richmond area. Learn how to calculate planting and harvest times and review seed starting techniques. Seed sources are included. Heather also touches on soil amendments, plant […]