This event has been canceled Venture with your Garden Guide to the Streb Conifer Garden to see the many varieties of conifers suitable for Richmond’s plant hardiness zone. The walk will include other areas of the Garden to highlight the varied shapes, textures and colors of conifers and how they can be used in garden […]

Create an Irish-themed arrangement that evokes the colors of the Irish flag in greens, whites, and oranges and also celebrates the coming of spring. David Pippin shows you how to incorporate sticks, moss, stones and maybe even potatoes into a perky seasonal design.

Join your Garden Guide on a Garden tour that explores the senses! In addition to vision, smell and touch, the senses of taste and sound will be engaged as you experience the Garden through various perspectives. While those with sensory limitations may especially enjoy this tour, all abilities will benefit from this unique Garden experience. […]

Learn the basics of gardening the earth-friendly way! Organic gardener Heather Veneziano discusses how to 'go green' with your garden, including soil amendments, plant maintenance and pest control. Heather focuses on growing vegetables in our area, with an emphasis on heirloom varieties that grow well in the Richmond area. Take home a packet of seeds […]

This is the first of four one-day workshops to be held in 2020 to meet the requirement for Advanced Watercolor. Artichokes are our plant models to learn about painting complex forms, spiral formations and the Fibonacci Series. A line drawing will be sent with the supply list. Students are asked to bring to class an […]

In Basic Floral Design, Part 1, 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 […]

Learn about the ‘secret life of plants’ with instructor Joey Thompson.  This class introduces you to the way plants make food, grow, and reproduce.  Includes a copy of the class text, Brian Capon’s Botany for Gardeners. Follow up later in the year with "Intermediate Botany."

Avoid the chilly weather and take a tropical mini-vacation inside the Conservatory. Look carefully at major groups of plants that reside there – ferns, orchids, palms and unusual blooming tropical plants. Learn their origin, growth patterns and adaptations, including the multiple ways they attract pollinators. Acquire tips for growing tropical plants and making them part […]

Enhance your understanding and appreciation of the Garden with this specialized garden walk featuring seasonal aspects of the collection. Walks are offered monthly except January, July, and August.  Come dressed for the weather and walking in the Garden.

Avoid the chilly weather and take a tropical mini-vacation inside the Conservatory. Look carefully at major groups of plants that reside there – ferns, orchids, palms and unusual blooming tropical plants. Learn their origin, growth patterns and adaptations, including the multiple ways they attract pollinators. Acquire tips for growing tropical plants and making them part […]