Create a unique living wreath for winter with Melissa Tebbenhoff of Rusted Rabbitt in Williamsburg. Using air plants and exotic succulents of your choice create a living work of art to perk up your winter. Melissa guides you through the process of designing your wreath with an assortment of live plants and dried flowers. Your creation will […]
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Sunday, January 29 - Sunday, February 26, 2023 Included with Regular Garden admission and Free for Members Please note: The Garden Member Preview on Saturday, January 28, from 5 – 8 p.m. is sold out. Explore the art and wonder of Bonsai with a unique opportunity to view specimen pieces from private collections including conifer, […]
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Love, the Garden is a seasonal Garden-wide experience throughout the months of February and March. Enjoy bonsai, orchids, and a yarn bombing installation, all included with regular Garden admission and free for members. We invite you to connect with nature during the winter months as we gear up for an abundant spring. Included with regular […]
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Monday, January 30 - Friday, March 31, 2023 Included with Regular Garden admission and Free for Members Experience an installation by Richmond’s own yarn bomber Knitorious M.E.G. in her first garden exhibition. Come take a stroll down Lovers Lane and enjoy the yarny web that she has spun for us. Using her vibrant yarn to […]
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Inspired by the theme Love, the Garden, local mixologist Beth Dixon demonstrates how to create three delicious love-themed craft cocktails. Bring a special someone and join Beth as she brings the garden to your glass with Bitter Hearts Know Better, Between the Sheets cocktail and a Very Sexy Martini. During the demo, sip samples of […]
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This interactive lecture explores medicinal plants to create beneficial oils and salves for a variety of uses. Receive an explanation of the pros and cons of different types of carriers and processes. In this hands-on workshop we will formulate an herbal salve together and each participant will be able to take a container home with […]
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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. Come dressed for the weather and touring the Garden.
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Learn about the life under your feet in this three-part series. In this class, instructor Karin Stretchko discusses the physical properties of soil, and explains that soil is far from inert, hosting a myriad of chemical and life processes. Parts 2 and 3 cover organic matter, sustainable gardening, pH, fertilization and plant nutrition. Take one […]
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Practice yoga’s calming rhythms of breathing, movement and posture in a tranquil Garden setting. Small class sizes enable instructor Jacqueline Gooding to offer individual pointers and address multiple levels of experience. Please have a blanket, yoga mat, water and appropriate comfortable clothing. Sessions are in person either in the Garden or in a classroom with […]
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Learn how to create the basic shapes and styles of floral designs—the building blocks for true creativity. This course will introduce you to techniques and styles commonly used by professionals. Learn preparation techniques, how to create basic shapes, and how to prepare flowers for long-lasting arrangements. A section on cut flower care and handling is […]
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