The produce aisle is such a seductive place. Fruits and vegetables that tempt you with their delicious taste also captivate your eyes with shapes, colors and textures. A world of color is at your finger tips and a perfect way to explore the color wheel and color bias. In this class, draw and paint a […]

Chris Blain, Executive Chef for the Virginia’s Governor’s Mansion, demonstrates and discusses preparations for early spring vegetables.  Includes a light lunch. Registration is closed for this class.

Decorative wire provides a plethora of ways to give new life to traditional flower arrangements.  All manner of shapes and woven textures can be achieved with decorative wire and a pair of needle-nose pliers to enliven your arrangement. Registration is closed for this class.

Go beyond the ‘rule of thirds’ when composing your photographs!   Learn about the Golden Ratio, Rule of Odds, leading lines, framing, how depth-of-field aids composition, texture, pattern, viewpoint, depth, symmetry, balance and more.  Includes an introductory lecture, time shooting in the Garden with Lynda, and a short critique of your work at the end of […]

Even little hands make good gardeners!  Children's Garden horticulturist Heather Veneziano shares tips on kid-friendly gardening techniques and suggestions for plant selections gleaned from her experience in the Children's Garden and with her own young child. Note: This is an adult workshop.  This class is cancelled.

Learn to use the amazing state-of-the-art apps (including Smart Phones & IPADS) to create images of flowers. Allen demonstrates the effects of newly invented after capture software that achieves unique effects for manipulating photos of flowers. The workshop includes time to review and critique participants’ images and elect the best images for printing. Registration is closed for […]

Learn how to plan, prepare, plant and maintain a wildflower meadow for your property.  Laura Anne Brooks discusses what to plant to attract native pollinators, how to discourage unattractive interlopers, and how to ensure your beautiful meadow returns each year, based on her own experiences in creating a meadow. This class has been cancelled.

Join Garden Guide and trained Master Naturalist Barbara Wiederkehr for these programs that explore garden cultures, native plants, and charismatic insects. Each program includes a brief illustrated introductory talk and time in the Garden.  In case of rain, the whole program will be in the classroom. Dress for walking and the weather that day. These […]