Since the founding of America, African Americans have planted crops for themselves that have cultural importance, particularly in Virginia and the greater South. Join Debra Freeman, host and creator of Setting the Table podcast, as she explores the fascinating history and relevance of fish peppers, watermelons, sweet potatoes, collards, peanuts and other legacy vegetables that […]

Dive into the vibrant world of flower farming with Conner Parrish from Blossoming Roots Farm and Supply! This dynamic crash course will immerse you in the art of prepping your garden, crafting stunning layouts, and selecting quality seeds and growing equipment. Unleash your creativity as you learn the secrets of cutflower seed starting, including ideal […]

Develop your skills as we explore more advanced layering and blending, effects of various solvents, and substrates, and the creation of texture and atmospheric effects. In particular, you will practice layering colored pencil and watercolor to bring your subjects to life. Once you have explored and practiced techniques, you’ll choose which techniques to incorporate in […]

Join floral designer Betty Ann Galway as she teaches you how to add architectural interest to your floral designs. Learn tricks with sticks, creating a wooden armature that can be used again and again. Learn several ways to incorporate your unique structure with different design styles, resulting in an elevated look for your floral arrangements. […]

Channel your creativity and find your bliss in this workshop with local artist Dana DuMont. Use nature as your inspiration to design complex, imaginative images with repeated organic lines and shapes. Working with graphite, watercolor and colored pencils, you will create small works suitable for framing. This relaxing workshop will be held in a classroom […]

In the lead up to Valentine’s Day, join horticulture section leader Jayton Howard to learn about all things chocolate. Explore 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? If you’re curious about the answers […]

Growing roses should not be intimidating. In this course you will learn the ins and outs of caring for and pruning roses. Begin in the Cochrane Rose Garden where Peggy Singlemann and Garden Assistant Horticulturist, Harley Robbins will demonstrate rose pruning practices. Participants will gain hands on experience as they are guided through the steps […]

Designer David Pippin helps you learn how to design and execute exciting arrangements for religious settings that are also appropriate and inexpensive. After demonstrating various formats, David helps you create an arrangement. Designs emphasize using common garden greens and purchased material as accents. Take away an arrangement and a wealth of ideas! Fees: Member $78, […]

In this dynamic course, you’ll dive into the most sustainable seed-starting practices that will make your garden eco-friendly, pest-resistant, and bursting with nutrient-dense produce! We’ll explore everything from innovative soil blocking techniques to regenerative and organic tips and tricks, along with expert advice on seed sourcing and much more. But that’s not all—you’ll walk away […]