ATTENTION Due to inclement weather, this event has been rescheduled from 1/31/2026 to 2/7/26. National Seed Swap Day is celebrated on the last Saturday in January to honor the great U.S. tradition of swapping seeds with neighbors. The final week of January lays the chilly winds of winter to rest and signals the coming of […]
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In the lead up to Valentine’s Day, join horticulture section leader Jayton Howard to learn about all things chocolate. What is cacao and where does it come from? When did this plant become so prominent in our diets? How does it grow and what are cacao’s growing needs? As a Hawaii-born cacao professional, Jayton will […]
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Join us for an evening celebrating tattoo art inspired by the natural world with local artists and vendors. Hear from renowned artists FaithAnne Butler, Max Murphy, Alex Adam, and Nathan Tersteeg as they share insights into their work and creative process. Explore stunning artwork, meet artists, and discover unique items while enjoying drinks, small bites, and […]
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Note: This class has been rescheduled to Sunday, February 8 due to inclement weather. Spring is when the pollinators wake up and get back to work! Come learn about our amazing pollinator friends with entomologist Clara Aus. You’ll learn spring planting techniques, pollinator flower preferences, host plants and how to make an attractive spring garden. […]
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Growing Wellness: Plants, People and a Thriving Planet Explore how gardens—from intimate personal spaces to expansive public landscapes—can heal individuals, strengthen communities, and support a healthier planet. Learn how thoughtful design, inclusive access, sustainable plant choices, and a willingness to embrace imperfection all contribute to resilient landscapes and resilient people. Gardeners have the profound power […]
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Growing Wellness: Plants, People and a Thriving Planet Explore how gardens—from intimate personal spaces to expansive public landscapes—can heal individuals, strengthen communities, and support a healthier planet. Learn how thoughtful design, inclusive access, sustainable plant choices, and a willingness to embrace imperfection all contribute to resilient landscapes and resilient people. Gardeners have the profound power […]
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Join us on Friday, February 13 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for a Pesticide Applicator Recertification Day as part of our 2026 Winter Symposium & CVNLA Short Course. Recertification will be provided in commercial categories (provisional) 3A, 3B, 10 and 60. Please note that this program is not approved for Category 8. Fee: $80 Pesticide […]
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Join Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in celebrating the ornithological event of the season—the Great Backyard Bird Count—on February 14 from 9am to 1pm. Enjoy a fun, family-friendly morning featuring tabling by the Richmond Audubon Society and Riverine Master Naturalists, bird-themed LEGO activities with Bricks4Kidz, and the chance to meet feathered animal ambassadors from the Wildlife […]
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Learn to cluster like flowers and foliage together in an arrangement for a big impact! David Pippin will demonstrate ways to use a variety of flowers and foliage in this creative take on a traditional arrangement. Flowers, foliage, floral foam, and containers provided. Participants will bring their own floral clippers. Fees: Member $72, Non-Member $86 […]
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In this course, participants will explore the elements and principles of design and floral techniques such as focal area, grouping, and basing with floral designer Mimi Cassick. In each step-by-step class, you will create designs including an asymmetrical design, a contemporary spray, a crescent-shaped design, a horizontal centerpiece, and a naturalistic landscape design. This course […]
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