You’re either on the bus or off the bus. What awaits ye merry pranksters are palate-tingling whites and nose-tickling bubblies, all with bracing acidity. Elbow-deep In the mayo-soaked midst of Virginia tomato sammich season, join us to further your appreciation for untamed, unoaked wines that add unapologetic fun, pucker, and zip to your summery sips. […]

Miniature arrangements bring their own set of challenges to floral design. Instructor David Pippin helps you understand how scale and proportion are affected by the surrounding space and container for the arrangement, and how to choose flowers appropriate for these tiny delights. Bring your own very small containers and spend some time in a whole […]

Create a unique living wreath for summer with Melissa Tebbenhoff of Rusted Rabbitt in Williamsburg. Using air plants and exotic succulents of your choice in summery pink and purple hues, create a living work of art. Melissa guides you through the process of designing your wreath with an assortment of live plants and dried flowers. […]

Designer David Pippin helps you learn how to design and execute exciting arrangements for religious settings that are also appropriate and inexpensive. After demonstrating various formats, David helps you create an arrangement. Designs emphasize using common garden greens and purchased material as accents. Take away an arrangement and a wealth of ideas! Our Garden continues […]

Did you know Virginia was home to the first Mint Julep? Join Debra Freeman, host and creator of Setting the Table podcast, as she gives you the exclusive scoop on the highlights of her research for her upcoming book, which explores the impact of African American brewers and distillers in Virginia and the United States. […]

Join Stephey Baker, a local creative and avid urban gardener, during Pollinator Week as she guides you step-by-step in creating a small bumble bee drawing. You don't need to be an artist in order to participate, and it's okay if you're a little scared of bees and other things "buzzing" in the garden. If you're […]

Learn yoga’s calming rhythms of breathing, movement, and posture in a tranquil Garden setting. Small class sizes enable instructor Jacqueline Gooding to offer individual pointers and address multiple levels of experience. Please bring a blanket, yoga mat, water and appropriate layered clothing for the season. Classes take place in the Garden or inside Garden buildings, […]