With many people concerned about the carbon footprint of commercially produced flowers or simply trying to save money, there is growing interest in cutting gardens. In this virtual class, Lewis Ginter horticulturist Laurie McMinn discusses how to plan and plant a cutting garden that is attractive, colorful, fragrant, and useful! All programs subject to change. […]

Many of our mother’s casseroles relied heavily on canned cream soups, tinned vegetables and salty seasoning packets. Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala shows you how to update the classics and make some new showstoppers. Join her virtually as she demonstrates how to create modern casseroles using fresh ingredients and delicious flavor combinations with some make-ahead […]

Successful vegetables start with the soil! Find out how to build your soil for vegetable gardening in this virtual class. Learn the characteristics of best soil types for vegetables and how to analyze your own soils, including amendment techniques, drainage and more. Karin also touches on the difference between soils for in ground planting and […]

Get ready for spring planting in your vegetable garden. Horticulturist Heather Veneziano discusses growing vegetables in our area, with an emphasis on heirloom varieties that grow well in the Richmond area. Learn how to calculate planting and harvest times and review seed starting techniques. Seed sources are included. Heather also touches on soil amendments, plant […]

David Pippin shows you how to liven up the short, cold days of winter by going “wild and crazy” with branches and foliage from the winter garden and some bright tropicals to add a welcome dash of warmth.  Design along with David or design later and share your pictures in a Google Classroom for comment. […]

Everything starts with the soil! Find out how to build your soil for spring gardening. Learn the characteristics of basic soil types, and how to analyze your own soils, including amendment techniques, drainage, and more. Instructor: Karin Stretchko, Agriculture Specialist, J. Sargent Reynolds Community College. Online class conducted via Zoom

No space for a traditional vegetable garden? Is your only open space a balcony, deck, or patio? Horticulturist Heather Veneziano shows you how to plan an abundant spring container vegetable gardens, including best plant selections, techniques for growing up, not out, and more. Online class conducted via Zoom

Join Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala as she teaches you culinary school knife skills; including how to mince, mince to a paste, dice, chiffonade, matchstick, and julienne. She’ll demonstrate techniques to help you through standard recipes (and when and why it matters!), what knife to buy and why, and how to keep your knives sharp. […]

Conservatories fulfill many roles: enable exotic plants to be grown, showcase treasures of the plant world and provide a peaceful reflective setting. See beautiful images of exotic plants, from the rainforests to the deserts. Hear how the physical environment is designed and controlled. Discover how plants are obtained and curated to develop a significant botanical […]