Class Schedule April – June 2024

NEW! Bonsai for Beginners | May 11 | IN-PERSON 

Conservatory Horticulturist Jayton Howard will dive into the origins and history of bonsai, how to care for and plant a bonsai and teach some basic bonsai training techniques. We’ll learn these techniques through the planting and training of your very own starter bonsai that you will get to take home with you and grow into a mighty bonsai. Jayton will provide all the information needed to successfully maintain and care for your starter bonsai.

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Making Magical Terrariums & Micro-Gardens | April 19 | IN-PERSON

In this workshop, instructors Jayton Howard (Conservatory Horticulturist) and T.J. Oliver (Kroger Community Kitchen Garden Horticulturist) will unearth the history of terrariums and discuss terrarium care. You’ll have the opportunity to get your hands dirty as you make your own magical mini-garden in a small jar. The instructors will provide all the information you need to properly care for and maintain your terrarium. 

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Succulent Driftwood Centerpiece | May 11 | IN-PERSON 

Create a beautiful succulent driftwood centerpiece with Melissa Tebbenhoff of Rusted Rabbitt. Each participant will choose from a variety of different driftwood pieces from our very own VA shorelines. Several techniques will be demonstrated on how to create this unusual centerpiece before each participant makes their own with succulents. Melissa will provide all the information needed to maintain your succulents and your new living piece of art. 

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NEW! Living Succulent Birdhouse | June 29 | IN-PERSON 

Create a beautiful living succulent birdhouse with Melissa Tebbenhoff of Rusted Rabbitt in Williamsburg. Each participant will choose from a variety of homegrown succulents to create your living roof and will receive hands-on guidance along the way. This workshop will include an in-depth lesson on succulents and how to care for your living birdhouse.