INTERMEDIATE
Botany
Join Dr. Douglas DeBerry for an in-depth overview of the tools and techniques used by botanists to identify plants to the species level, with a strong emphasis on family characteristics. […]
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INTERMEDIATE
WELLNESS IN BLOOM
THE HEALING GARDEN TOUR
MAY 27
Exposure to plants and green spaces has been shown to boost mood, increase focus, and alleviate symptoms of anxiety or depression. Botanical gardens create an environment where mindfulness comes naturally—every […]
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SUMMER SESSION — DRAWING IN PRACTICE:
INTEGRATING FORM & FLUENCY
Have you ever spent hours working on a drawing, carefully applying techniques like sketching, shading, or measuring proportions, yet the result still doesn’t come together the way you imagined? Most […]
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BROUGHT
TO LIGHT
The moth portraits depict moths native to central Virginia. I have seen each of them at my home near Charlottesville. I paint them large. It is intimate. Most people only […]
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PATHS AROUND THE GLASS
A TOUR OF RESILIENT BEAUTY
MAY 28
Step beyond the Conservatory and tour the new Garden areas added as part of the Conservatory expansion. "Paths Around the Glass" is a guided outdoor tour that showcases the plants that can not […]
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GROUNDED: LANDSCAPING WITH NATIVE PLANTS
FOR SOIL AND WATER HEALTH
What if your garden could do more than look beautiful - what if it could actively protect your home, your soil, and your local waterways? Discover how your landscape can […]
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SPRING/SUMMER
CURATED CONTAINERS
This class will empower gardeners of any level to create beautifully, seasonally curated containers for their outdoor spaces. You’ll learn how to choose a container and select plants that fit […]
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Blossoms
AND BUGS
There are intricate, symbiotic relationships between vibrant flowers and their vital insect partners. While it is easy to marvel at the beauty of flowers, insects are often misunderstood and spark […]
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FORM, SYMMETRY & STYLE
A GARDEN DESIGN WALK
JUNE 2
Explore three historical European garden traditions on this guided tour noting Italian, French, and English design styles incorporated at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Discover the beauty of formal garden symmetry […]
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PATHS AROUND THE GLASS
A TOUR OF RESILIENT BEAUTY
JUNE 3
Step beyond the Conservatory and tour the new Garden areas added as part of the Conservatory expansion. "Paths Around the Glass" is a guided outdoor tour that showcases the plants that can not […]
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