Discover the amazing world of entomological pinning with instructors Justin and Clara! Experienced pinning instructor Justin Torone from Rest In Pieces joins forces with Lepidopterist and the Garden's former Butterflies LIVE! Coordinator Clara Aus to offer this informative and immersive experience. Participants will be led through guided pinning of the Giant Blue Morpho butterfly, Morpho […]

WOW, what in the world went wrong? This is a commonly heard statement among beekeepers with 1 to 4 years of experience. This class, taught by Jesse Frierson of East Coast Honey, is tailored for beginner to fourth-year beekeepers as an enhancement to get you going again and help to refine your beekeeping skills. During […]

Have you ever noticed small half circles cut into your plants' leaves? "Leaf cutter" bees do that. Despite their circular excavations, this native bee is small, docile, and solitary. Leaf cutter bees are one of the essential native pollinators in our gardens that contribute to the ecosystem. Virginia is home to over 400 species of […]

In this creative workshop, we'll dive into the history of the ancient pressed-flower art form. Each participant will receive their very own flower press kit and instructor Conner Parrish will demonstrate how to properly harvest, prepare, and press local flowers. Then we'll get crafty by designing four pressed-flower notecards using flower materials from Conner's local […]

In 2022 and 2023, we tasted 60+ gems from the four corners of Virginia wine country. Through those bottles, we discovered the terroir, varietals, styles and stories in our own backyard. For 2024, we’re expanding perspective to explore the noble wines of our global neighbors. Via 6 wines per class, we’ll wend around the world […]

In this virtual course, award-winning artist Patricia Savage guides students in the drybrush watercolor method utilized by scientific illustrators. On Days 1 and 2, students will study the anatomy of the bird’s skull, feet, wings and feather groups using photographic specimens on loan from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and handouts provided by […]

In this class taught by Danny Cox, the Garden’s Vice President of Horticulture, participants will be introduced to different aquatic plants that can be grown in water gardens. We will discuss different types of aquatic plants and how they can be used in water garden design. Danny will share tips on propagation and care. While […]