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  • Banner image credit: Alstroemeria stramonia, rendered in acrylics, graphite and colored pencil on toned paper by Rogério Lupo

    Composition FOR BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION
    FOR CERTIFICATE STUDENTS

    Composition plays a fundamental role in the final result of an artwork. This virtual course led by renowned international artist Rogério Lupo will address the main principles of composition and design that can turn even apparently uninteresting subjects into enticing elements with great artistic and aesthetic attributes. Some principles of design–shape, proportion, value, contrast, pattern, […]

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  • Flowering Shrubs and Small Trees

    FLOWERING SHRUBS
    & SMALL TREES

    Learn about the different flowering shrubs and trees that do well in the residential landscape in Central Virginia with landscape designer and plant expert Christie Barry. Planting, pruning, watering and sun/shade needs will be discussed. Students will be asked to provide feedback in a sketch or discussion on what shrubs/small trees they could use to […]

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  • Conservatory Tour

    THE CONSERVATORY
    BEYOND ITS TIMELESS BEAUTY

    Conservatories enable exotic plants to be grown, showcase treasures of the plant world and provide a peaceful reflective setting. Hear how the physical environment is designed and controlled. Discover how plants are obtained and curated to develop a significant botanical collection of ever-changing displays. Explore favorite plant groups – ferns, orchids and desert plants. See […]

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  • Backyard Composting

    Garden Through the Year
    with Peggy Singlemann:
    BACKYARD COMPOSTING

    The secret to a successful garden is the soil. Soil needs organic matter to sustain the organisms living within and the best source for the soil’s “food” is compost. Composting yard waste, vegetable food scraps and other organic materials diverts these resources from the landfill into the garden. In this class, horticulturist and Virginia Home […]

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  • Seasonal Garden Tour

    SEASONAL GARDEN TOUR
    MARCH 5

    Enhance your understanding and appreciation of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with this specialized garden tour featuring seasonal aspects of the collection, offered monthly except December, January, July and August. Come dressed for the weather and touring the Garden. Fees: $0 Member, $20 Non-Member All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required. […]

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  • Protecting the James River Watershed

    Protecting the
    JAMES RIVER WATERSHED

    The James River, America's Founding River, has a rich history and diverse, ecological distribution. Its 10,000 square mile watershed is home to approximately 2.6 million people and encompasses 25% of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Over time, this once abundant and pristine body of water has been affected by urbanization, agricultural land use and pollution. With […]

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  • BIRDING
    FOR BEGINNERS

    Want to learn more about birding? Join Barb and Buz Sawyer, both birdwatchers since childhood, for a fun-filled and informative morning exploring this enjoyable hobby. We’ll talk about where to go, what to take, which birds are likely to be seen at which time, how to identify birds and how to help birds with conservation […]

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  • Orchid Care Unveiled

    ORCHID CARE
    UNVEILED

    Delve into the secrets of orchid care with RVA Tropical & Exotic Plants! In this engaging two-hour session, orchid experts will demystify the world of orchids. Class highlights include: --Orchid Variety Showcase: Explore a stunning array of orchid species and hybrids while deepening your understanding of how to choose the right orchids for your specific […]

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  • Conservation and Sustainability Talk and Walk

    CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY
    TALK AND WALK

    As part of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's strategic plan, we are committed to implementing environmental best practices in our organization. Come join Garden Guide Susie Austin for a talk about the many ways we practice sustainability here at the Garden including conserving water, planting native species and recycling. Then enjoy a walk around the Garden […]

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  • Introduction to Basic Drawing Virtual Session

    INTRODUCTION TO BASIC DRAWING
    VIRTUAL SESSION

    Discover your artistic potential and ignite your passion for drawing with our virtual Introduction to Basic Drawing workshop! Learn to turn a simple line into a three-dimensional drawing with pencil and paper, and embark on a journey of self-expression and artistic growth. Play with different mark-making techniques and learn how to integrate basic elements of […]

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