Take a midday break and join Iffet Araniti-Davis, E-RYT 200, for an hour long flowing yoga class to set you up for the rest of your day. This practice will help you build strength, flexibility and give you a wonderful relaxation at the end. Yoga sequences are set to upbeat and fun music to keep […]
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Included with Garden admission Join us on select Saturdays for Rock Painting with Artist in Residence Alfonso Pérez Acosta, select Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Children's Garden. Guests of all ages are invited to join Artist in Residence Alfonso Pérez Acosta for rock painting with paint pens as part of M&T […]
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This class is cancelled. Combine two of the best things about summer—veggies and flowers—to create dynamic and interesting designs for the season. David Pippin will create four designs using the bounty of produce and blooms to spark your culinary and creative juices. A list of suggested materials and container suggestions will be sent ahead of […]
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Learn to grow tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and all of the familiar, delicious members of the Solanaceae family which are so essential to chefs and home cooks. Join herb and garden expert Mark Ragland in this virtual evening class as he discusses their surprising and fascinating history and gives you tips and tricks to grow them […]
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Learn to distinguish between the beneficial bugs you want in your garden and destructive garden pests. An avid gardener since age 12, instructor Mark Ragland has a great deal of experience and expertise to share regarding these creepy crawlies. Spend a summer evening with Mark in this virtual class as he discusses how to keep […]
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Art Installation Saturday, July 31, 1-4:30 pm Artist in Residence Exhibition July 31 - Oct 31, on view daily in the Anderson Meadow Included with regular Garden admission Join us to watch the artist in residence, Alfonso Pérez Acosta, create his art installation of your rock paintings! Earlier this summer, visitors select and painted a […]
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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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Use fresh, locally grown flowers and veggies to learn creative ways to incorporate them into summery floral designs. Designs will provide color and a touch of whimsy. After a demonstration from David, you get to play, too. Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19. We are […]
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Learn about why and how to use native Virginia plants in your landscape If you’ve heard that using native plants in your yard helps improve the environment for everyone, but are not sure why or how to do that, this series of webinars brings you up to speed on ways to turn your home garden […]
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Learn about why and how to use native Virginia plants in your landscape in this series offered by the Plant Virginia Natives partnership. If you’ve heard that using native plants in your yard helps improve the environment for everyone, but are not sure why or how to do that, this series of webinars bring you […]
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