Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala demonstrates how to re-imagine your favorite indulgent dishes to make them healthier, but still satisfying.  She’ll show you that healthy can still be delicious and flavorful and even how to create fake-out takeout.  Anne’s hour and a half demonstration is followed by a delectable lunch featuring some of the recipes […]

Garden Guide and hydrangea enthusiast Rich Waiton leads tours of the Garden's collections of these favorite summer shrubs.   Tours are timed throughout peak successive bloom time, so take more than one!

Virginia’s long autumn makes this the perfect time to plant a late vegetable garden. Children's Garden Horticulturist Heather Veneziano describes how to plan a fall garden and which plants work best in our climate. Veneziano describes organic gardening techniques like those used in the Children's Garden, and  provides pointers for those who want to grow […]

Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala shows you how to create a delicious make-ahead brunch for a crowd.   She’ll give you a step-by-step procedure for planning ahead, keeping you from being stuck in the kitchen instead of enjoying your company.  Anne’s hour and a half demonstration is followed by a delectable brunch featuring some of the […]

Inspired by this summer’s Origami in the Garden exhibit, Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala demonstrates how to translate some of your favorite Japanese dishes for the home cook.  She’ll cover some of the delicious flavor profiles found in noodle dishes, sushi, hibachi and more.  Anne’s hour and a half demonstration is followed by a Japanese […]

September 13 class postponed due to possible impacts from Hurricane Florence. In this floral design class, 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 […]

They bring us one out of three bites of food but they are in decline. Discover the many ways we care for our precious pollinators and what you can do to help. Your Garden Guide takes you through the places and happenings dedicated to improving their future, including active research gardens experimenting with color, species […]

Honor fall's rich textures and colors in this workshop.  Create a naturalistic design using items from the forest and fresh flowers for a different, and elegant, take on a harvest-themed decoration for late fall. Designer Laura Anne Brooks shows you how to create a unique seasonal design. All floral materials provided. Students bring sharp floral […]

Take your taste buds on a trip to Barcelona or Madrid at an end of summer evening tapas party. Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala demonstrates how home chefs can incorporate seasonal ingredients and delicious Spanish flavors into mini dishes. She covers classic, tasty tapas recipes that can be easily mastered for your next party or […]

Explore the classic floral design styles of formal Victorian and loose, open, airy English Garden. David Pippin explains the characteristics of these flower-full styles, and leads you through the creation of your own expression of them. September 20: Victorian; September 27: English Garden. Bring your own container to each class. Some floral design experience required. […]