World traveler, herbal expert and self-professed foodie Mark Ragland discusses ways to harvest and use your fresh summer herbs. Learn when to pick, when to add to dishes and get suggestions for herb and seasonal food pairings - some of which might surprise you, like peach and basil ice cream. Mark also shares tips for […]
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The Latin Ballet of Virginia presents excerpts of the production, “Kiss of the Bee” a celebration to the beauty of our planet and the value of bees to our livelihood. Join us during National Pollinator Week for a weeklong celebration of our important pollinators — bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and beetles — and the plants that support them. […]
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THIS EVENT IS FULL. Specialized relationships between animals and plants are the norm in nature rather than the exception. It is specialized relationships that provide our birds with insects and berries, that disperse our bloodroot seeds, that pollinate our goldenrod, and so on. Plants that evolved in concert with local animals provide for their needs […]
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David Pippin demonstrates floral design techniques to create arrangements that use recyclable or reusable mechanics to retain their shape, then guides you to make your own design to take home. Go green and have fun, too!
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The Children’s Garden educates visitors of all ages in a variety of ways. Learn how the Children’s Garden continues to evolve. The tour includes a tour of facilities and plants; a discussion of programs, outreach and influence; and how its scope fits into the Garden’s mission to connect people and plants to improve communities. Tour […]
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Greek cuisine is known for fresh, simple, delicious flavor combinations perfectly suited for summer meals. Journey to the Mediterranean with Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala as she demonstrates how home chefs can easily create Greek favorites incorporating the best of local summer produce. Demonstration is followed by a delicious dinner featuring some of the recipes demonstrated […]
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Award Winning Exhibit of LEGO brick sculptures, a butterfly, a hummingbird, insects, flowers and more! 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. with extended summer hours on Thursday nights till 9 p.m. at Flowers After 5 A giant praying mantis made with 42,164 LEGO pieces; a pristine lily created with rare pink LEGO pieces; a sculpture of a snake […]
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Enthusiastic and knowledgeable Garden Guides lead tours of the Garden's collections of these favorite summer shrubs. Tours are timed throughout peak successive bloom time, so take more than one!
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Add a new dimension to your floral design toolbox by learning how to use floral materials to mimic a landscape in miniature. The elements and principles of design are discussed, as well as how to choose appropriate materials and floral techniques to use in executing the design. Compare your creations with fellow students! Instructor: Mimi […]
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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, […]
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