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  • EVENING SEASONAL GARDEN TOUR
    OCTOBER 16

    Enjoy an evening out in the Garden! Enhance your understanding and appreciation of featured seasonal aspects of the collection. Come dressed for the weather and walking in the Garden. Fees: Member $0, Non-Members pay regular Garden admission. ALL TOURS ARE NOW OFFERED AS DROP-IN ONLY AND DO NOT REQUIRE REGISTRATION. THIS TOUR IS FIRST COME, […]

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  • THE SUBTLE ART OF
    Blended Alcohol Ink on Gourds

    Discover the beauty and versatility of alcohol inks in this hands-on gourd art class! In this workshop, students will explore the subtle art of blending and layering alcohol inks to create stunning, one-of-a-kind finishes on natural gourd surfaces. You'll experiment with a variety of applicators to achieve different blending effects and learn how to enhance […]

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  • MEDICINAL PLANTS
    TRADITIONS, TOPICALS, & TEAS

    Plants have been used as medicine for thousands of years, and in this course, we honor the traditions from countries all around the world. Join biologist Clara Aus as she leads the group through a brief history of plants as medicine, outlines a variety of plants and their medicinal properties, and then explains some of […]

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  • SEASONAL GARDEN TOUR
    OCTOBER 22

    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. ALL TOURS ARE NOW OFFERED AS DROP-IN ONLY AND DO NOT REQUIRE REGISTRATION. THIS TOUR IS FIRST […]

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  • NATIVE PLANT
    PROPAGATION

    Learn how to grow your own native plants from a professional propagator! Join Kaity Bevenour, horticulturalist and owner of Parallel Nursery, a Richmond VA native perennial nursery, for a journey through the fascinating world of plant propagation. During this class students will receive an introduction to the history of the horticulture trade and plant creation […]

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  • GARDEN ENTRANCE & GLEN STREAM
    TOUR

    Join Garden Guide Lorrie Lincoln for a tour of the area around the parking lots, the Garden entrance and a walk through the Glen Stream. A few years ago, this stream had been overrun by invasive plants and subject to pollution runoff which contributed to erosion and poor water quality. The Glen Stream Restoration project […]

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  • SPOOKY GLAM
    HALLOWEEN CENTERPIECE

    It’s time to create some “BOO-tiful” arrangements for Halloween! Traditionally, black and orange are the colors for Halloween, but why not mix it up? Add some purple and/or lime green to the mix for some exciting and spooky accents. Participants will make either a centerpiece or a three-sided arrangement to take home and enjoy for […]

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  • Autumn Jewels
    RENDERING HEIRLOOM APPLES WITH CHARACTER!

    Heirloom apples are special. Grown from seeds passed down for hundreds of years, there are many varieties available in Virginia. Heirlooms have a lot of character, interesting textures, colors, and shapes -- all characteristics you will perfect in this "focus" session Fees: Member $102, Non-Member $122 All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our […]

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  • THEMED WALK
    Fall Migration Tour

    Join Garden Guides Buz and Barb Sawyer, both birdwatchers since childhood, for a walk in the Garden to learn about how birds use our 80 acres to rest, refuel, and continue the journey south for the winter. Fall migration can be an exciting happening in the Garden where we provide an oasis for our travel-weary […]

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