Beneficial Bugs and Garden Pests
This class has been cancelled. Insects play an essential role in the garden ecosystem — but they’re often misunderstood. Join insect expert Clara Aus for an engaging exploration of beneficial […]
Small Trees and Shrubs: Beauty and Biodiversity
Discover the beauty and ecological value of small trees and shrubs native, plus a few not native, to Virginia in this engaging class. Designed for gardeners, homeowners, and nature enthusiasts, […]
Backyard Orchard: Fruit Cultivation
Backyard Orchard: Fruit Cultivation prepares you for growing fruit trees, shrubs, and brambles right at home. Learn about techniques and practices starting from site and plant selection, exploring the diverse […]
GARDEN ENTRANCE/GLEN STREAM TOUR-OCT
Join Garden Guide Lorrie Lincoln for a tour of the area around the parking lots, the Garden entrance and a walk through the Glen Stream. A few years ago, this […]
Portraits of Place
Portraits of Place is part of a series of site-specific botanical collaborations that honor the land and our connection to it, created by artist Hillary Waters Fayle. Sourced from parks, […]
Hydrangeas Walk and Talk – June 14
Garden Guide and hydrangea enthusiast Rich Waiton leads tours of the Garden’s collections of these favorite summer shrubs. Learn about the several species which are adapted to Virginia and compare […]
Hydrangeas Walk and Talk – May 31
Garden Guide and hydrangea enthusiast Rich Waiton leads tours of the Garden’s collections of these favorite summer shrubs. Learn about the several species which are adapted to Virginia and compare […]
Hydrangeas Walk and Talk – May 29
Garden Guide and hydrangea enthusiast Rich Waiton leads tours of the Garden’s collections of these favorite summer shrubs. Learn about the several species which are adapted to Virginia and compare […]
Produce Aisle Botany for Botanical Illustration
Explore the botanical structure and artistic potential of common food items from the produce aisle of a grocery store. The first session will focus on foods that come from the […]
Edible Gardens: Regenerative Seed Starting for the Vegetable Gardener
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 […]