Create a one-of-a-kind Spring dried flower wreath to showcase your creativity and support for a local flower farm! Designer Conner Parrish of Blossoming Roots Flower Farm will guide you in using dried flower material from the farm to create a base wreath on a grapevine form. You’ll add a variety of distinct Spring dried flowers […]
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We're grateful for our Garden members and celebrate them all year long, but especially in March! Not a member yet? Join today for free daily admission all year long, discounts on classes and in the Garden Shop, special member previews and extra benefits throughout the month of March!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Kitchen gardens are made for intensive cultivation, so they are usually smaller than traditional vegetable plots, can easily be fenced to deter deer and other critters, and they can look lovely! Mark Ragland helps you realize your kitchen garden in time for you to get your hands dirty and creative juices flowing for the spring […]
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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 […]
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