Gear up for a botanical journey through North America as we explore the illustrious history of overlooked plants.  Justin Fornal will identify weeds we often see growing along modern highways that […]

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 […]

Learn about why and how to use native Virginia plants in your landscape If you’ve heard that using native plants in your yard helps improve the environment for everyone, but […]

Build a miniature landscape to delight your family or young friends. David Pippin and Mimi Cassick show you the tricks to successfully building a believable imaginary landscape. Bring a shallow […]

Learn about the vast watershed of the James River, its importance to the ecology of Virginia and the threats facing its vitally important role in that ecology. In the first […]

Create a cheery naturalistic design to brighten your summer home inside or out. Learn techniques for creating a structure to add height to your design. All floral materials provided. NOTE: […]

Monarch butterfly populations have been declining over the last 20 years. It is important to move beyond documenting this decline, and toward responding to the challenge posed by monarch conservation, […]