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  • CREATING A
    Backyard Butterfly Oasis

    If you’re looking to build a beautiful and functional butterfly habitat in your own backyard, this class will provide all the necessary tools to get you started. We will cover how to support butterflies in all life stages, with a focus on how to attract them with plants. To support the adult butterfly feeding on […]

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  • BASIC FLORAL DESIGN
    PART 1

    Learn how to create the basic shapes and styles of floral designs—the building blocks for true creativity—with floral designer Mimi Cassick. 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. Through step-by-step instructions, students will […]

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  • BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS
    AND ABSTRACT PATTERNS

    In this workshop where fun is far more important than perfection, you will create an abstracted painting using acrylic paints on canvas, inspired by floral photographs taken at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. The focus is on translating natural forms into expressive shapes, colors, and textures rather than painting literal realism. Participants will explore color mixing, […]

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  • SEASONAL SPLENDOR TOUR
    JUNE 10

    Experience the ever-changing beauty of nature on our Seasonal Splendor tour, a journey through the garden that celebrates all four seasons in vivid detail. From the delicate blossoms of spring and the lush, vibrant greenery of summer to the rich, fiery hues of autumn and the quiet, frosted elegance of winter, each visit offers a completely […]

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  • PATHS AROUND THE GLASS
    A TOUR OF RESILIENT BEAUTY
    JUNE 11

    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 only thrive in Richmond's climate, but are designed to provide food and shelter for insects and wildlife. You will discover the adaptive design techniques used to […]

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  • BOTANICAL
    WHIMSY

    Embrace the beauty of nature’s untamed elegance in 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, create […]

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  • WORLDS UNDER GLASS
    DESERT TO RAINFOREST TOUR
    JUNE 16

    Take an immersive journey through Earth's diverse plant biomes - each distinct in climate, flora, and visual impact. Wander through the stark beauty of the desert, where resilient plants thrive with little water. Step into Mediterranean climates known for food, wine, and fragrances. View the layers of the hot humid tropical rainforest filled with lush […]

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  • BLOOM BETWEEN THE PAGES
    PRESSED FLOWER BOOKMARK WORKSHOP

    Instructor Conner Parrish of Bloomistry will open the morning by introducing the timeless art of pressed flowers, exploring its origins and creative possibilities. Participants will learn all about pressed botanicals, including step-by-step techniques for pressing their own flowers to use in future botanical crafts. They’ll then create three unique bookmarks using real pressed botanicals, crafting […]

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  • DESERT BIOMES
    IN THE CONSERVATORY

    Join Conservatory Horticulturist Clare Reines for a close look at how true desert climates are interpreted inside the Conservatory. The class will explore the global diversity of deserts, what makes a true desert, and the requirements of desert plants. Clare will also discuss the planting process and maintenance considerations for the desert wing, ending the […]

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