International explorer Justin Fornal has led several expeditions to document vanishing textiles and dying techniques around the world. In this webinar, he shares treasured fabric samples from his personal collection. He also discusses in detail the history and techniques of Mixtec snail dying, Ugandan bark cloth production, Zapotec cochineal harvesting, Malian mud cloth painting, Romanian […]

Enhance your understanding and appreciation of the Garden with one of these specialized walks featuring seasonal aspects of the collection, offered monthly except December, January, July, and August.  Come dressed for the weather and walking in the Garden. Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Properly […]

Learn about why and how to use native Virginia plants in your landscape in this series offered by the Plant Virginia Natives partnership. If you’ve heard that using native plants in your yard helps improve the environment for everyone, but are not sure why or how to do that, this series of webinars bring you […]

Learn about why and how to use native Virginia plants in your landscape If you’ve heard that using native plants in your yard helps improve the environment for everyone, but are not sure why or how to do that, this series of webinars brings you up to speed on ways to turn your home garden […]

Use fresh, locally grown flowers and veggies to learn creative ways to incorporate them into summery floral designs. Designs will provide color and a touch of whimsy. After a demonstration from David, you get to play, too. Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19. We are […]

Learn how to create the basic shapes and styles of floral designs—the building blocks for true creativity. 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. A section on cut flower care and handling is […]

Learn to distinguish between the beneficial bugs you want in your garden and destructive garden pests. An avid gardener since age 12, instructor Mark Ragland has a great deal of experience and expertise to share regarding these creepy crawlies. Spend a summer evening with Mark in this virtual class as he discusses how to keep […]