People live indoors, but your garden is a dynamic, living habitat for other fauna. Science tells us that a diversity of plant materials promotes a diversity of landscape insects and […]

It can seem watercolor painting needs only water + watercolor paint. Mix them together, apply to paper with a brush and voila! It’s not quite that simple. It is essential […]

Whether for quick sketches or fine-finishing artwork, toned papers provide numerous advantages. They are quite handy in greatly reducing the difficult work of applying midtones--the most time-consuming in most media. […]

Ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arrangement, was introduced by the Buddhist monks in the mid 6th century through their floral offerings in the temples. They began teaching the art […]

Published in 2012, the Flora of Virginia is our long-overdue technical manual covering all of the native and naturalized plant species found in the Commonwealth. This three-day session covers essential […]

Create a unique, naturalistic fall design incorporating the rich colors of the autumnal palette. Learn step-by-step the floral professional's tips and techniques to achieve this parallel style. Gain an understanding […]

Between the tall tree canopy and the flower border lies the space where small trees and shrubs thrive. This middle layer provides critical shelter and food for pollinators, birds and […]

This class will empower gardeners of any level to create beautifully curated containers for their outdoor spaces. You'll learn how to choose a container and select plants that fit the […]