David Pippin looks to the winter garden for a surprising selection of color, line, and texture with which to design, highlighted with a thoughtful selection of floral materials. Design along with David using a list of winter-hardy materials found in Central Virginia and container selections, or send him your images later for comment. A recording […]

Explore the intricacies of plant forms in winter. Morning sessions help you learn to understand the structure of cones, berries, twigs. Study and draw a diversity of plant parts under the guidance of a botanist. Afternoons are devoted to graphite illustrations of plants related to the morning’s discussion. Emphasis is placed on observation, accurate representation […]

Can't see out your windows or use your sidewalk because your boxwood have taken over? Learn best management care for your boxwood from planting, pruning and rejuvenating older plants, to scouting for pests and current information on Box Blight. Instructor Laurie McMinn has worked with boxwood for more than 18 years and will also demonstrate […]

Join local art instructor Dana DuMont in this three-hour workshop perfect for relieving stress and anxiety during these uncertain times.  Use nature as your inspiration to design complex, imaginative images with repeated organic lines and shapes.  Working with graphite, watercolor and colored pencils, a calming session awaits you as you create small works suitable for […]

Decorate your home or make a gift inspired by garden botanicals. Using cut and layered paper to develop floral imagery, we’ll design and create a set of 4 coasters with a palette just right for you.  Materials included. Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Properly […]

Practice 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 have a blanket, yoga mat, water and appropriate comfortable clothing. Sessions are in person either in the Garden or in a classroom with […]

Beginning with a traditional African American plate, this presentation will focus on eight plants important to African American cuisine: rice, corn, peanuts, okra, watermelon, chili peppers, leafy greens, and sweet potatoes. Using traditional stories, illustrations, and history, Dr. Harris will discuss their connections to and importance in African American history and culture. Online webinar conducted […]

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.

Join the Rose Garden horticulturist, Laurie McMinn, for this introduction to rose gardening. Learn best practices for pruning and spend time in the Rose Garden for hands-on demonstrations. Laurie also discusses region-specific rose gardening and highlights some new, successful cultivars. Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state guidelines for preventing the spread of […]

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.