Want to learn more about birding? Join Barb and Buz Sawyer, birdwatchers since childhood, for a fun-filled and informative morning exploring this enjoyable hobby. We’ll talk about where to go, what to bring with you, which birds are likely to be seen at which time, how to identify birds, and how to help birds with […]

Elevate your mocktail game with a splash of herbal magic! During this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the art of crafting flavorful, health-supportive beverages using garden-fresh herbs and botanicals. Join educational and clinical herbalist Nitika Achalam as we dive into the world of herbal elixirs, shrubs, and syrups, learning how to blend medicinal ingredients, adaptogens, and […]

Discover practical strategies for creating beautiful, adaptable gardens that thrive in the face of changing environmental conditions. In this class, students will learn how to apply sustainable design principles to create landscapes that can withstand challenges such as extreme weather, invasive pests, and shifting climate patterns. We'll explore drought-tolerant plant selection, tools for evaluating your […]

Studio Sessions provide dedicated time for students to strengthen their botanical illustration skills in a supportive, practice-focused environment. Each session includes an instructional focus, such as value, form, composition, or digital reproduction, alongside ample time for individualized guidance and hands-on work. Studios are open to all Botanical Illustration Certificate students and serve as a bridge […]

Join Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on the road as we explore 1930s Mexico City with Chef Danny Mena at Conejo. This class is inspired by the post-revolutionary era where an increase in poverty prompted a cultural shift that elevated traditional staples such as corn, beans, and chiles into symbols of national identity. In the mid-to-late […]

Embrace the beauty of nature’s untamed elegance in Fall Botanical Whimsy, a floral design course dedicated to creating loose, organic, and garden-inspired arrangements. This class will explore techniques for designing with movement, texture, and open air, while celebrating the charm of locally sourced blooms and foliage. Students will learn how to work with seasonal materials, […]

In the fall, our pollinator friends are busy at work! Join entomologist and Butterflies Bloom Manager Clara Aus as she navigates how to best support the local Virginia wildlife with your fall plantings. You’ll learn pollinator flower preferences, fall-blooming keystone species, host plants, fall planting techniques, and how to create a fall garden that is […]

Want a winter harvest in your vegetable garden? You don’t need a heated greenhouse to have fresh vegetables during the cold months. But if you want tasty, fresh greens in January, the time to start those plants is now! Learn what to grow, when to start it, and how best to protect your veggies from […]