Join RVA Tropical and Exotic Plants for an unforgettable Plant Swap at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden! Immerse yourself in a world of uncommon plants and plant products and discover the beauty of nature. The Plant Swamp is an event run by RVA Tropical and Exotic plants and it is only for houseplants. This event […]
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Do you find yourself longing for a departure from the traditional boutonnieres and corsages? Floral designer Grace Moody will help you expand your skills beyond the basics of boutonniere and corsage crafting and delve into the art of creating contemporary floral wearables. You will master the art of using floral glue correctly and learn how […]
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Interesting and unusual African violet varieties on display and for purchase (until supplies last)!
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In early March, spring creeps in. Fruit trees and witch hazels bloom on bare limbs and early bulbs emerge among the leaves. By April, daffodils, tulips and bluebells color the ground while viburnum and redbuds paint the canopy above. The blazing colors of rhododendrons and azaleas fill the space between. With warming weather, peonies, iris […]
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Enhance your understanding and appreciation of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with this specialized garden tour featuring seasonal aspects of the collection, offered monthly except December, January, July and August. Come dressed for the weather and touring the Garden. Fees: Member $0, Non-Member $20 All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required. […]
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This virtual course led by renowned international artist Rogério Lupo aims to provide all the theoretical and practical tools necessary for beginners to initiate their practice and for intermediate students to improve their skills in graphite shading. We start from a basic understanding of the very mechanics of how graphite works, as well as the […]
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Online Sales Have Ended Celebrate spring at The Big Bloom, a festive garden party on Friday, April 12. The adults-only (21+) event includes NYC-based DJ Illexxandra, fire performers, visual projection art, roaming entertainers and more. Food and drink are available for purchase; see menu below. This ticketed event promises to be popular with the likelihood […]
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This course teaches students about the various tools, resources and creative processes visual artists have traditionally and contemporarily adopted to create botanical art. This is a unique opportunity for students to explore what they learn through their sketchbooks by engaging in a variety of creative processes and experiencing them firsthand. During this course, students will […]
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Fly into a world of insects with entomologist Clara Aus. In this hybrid course, participants will gain a basic understanding of entomology through weekly meetings. With topics ranging from insect anatomy to unique mating rituals and mutualistic interspecies relationships, this course will cover it all! Grow your knowledge of how insects evolved, how their bodies […]
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When enslaved Africans were brought to America, many of their traditions were taken away from them once they arrived. One exception to this rule, however, is the legacy of herbalism for their medicinal, dietary and cultural usage. Plants such as cotton, black walnut, witch-hazel and dogwood were used for a variety of purposes in their […]
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