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SEASONAL GARDEN TOUR
APRIL 22

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 $22 All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required. […]

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VINE TO GLASS:
CIAO ITALIA, ARRIVEDERCI TESAURO

A farewell féte featuring the wines of Italy Our Vine to Glass seminar series will continue, but we bid buon viaggio to our moderator and sommelier, Jason Tesauro, as he embarks on a move to Verona, Italia. We’ll enjoy six wines, including a sparkling, two whites, two reds, and something sweet, spanning some of Tesauro’s […]

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SPRINGTIME IN VIRGINIA TOUR
APRIL 24

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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BASIC FLORAL DESIGN
PART 1

Learn how to create the basic shapes and styles of floral designs—the building blocks for true creativity—with floral designer Mimi Cassick. This course will introduce you to techniques and styles commonly used by professionals. Learn preparation techniques, how to create basic shapes and how to prepare flowers for long-lasting arrangements. Through step-by-step instructions, students will […]

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ONLY YOU:
TRUE LOVE IN THE BIRD WORLD

We hear that "birds of a feather flock together," but there are some species who then pair off, romancing and then living a life of togetherness. Yes, some species of birds mate for life, and some of them live in our own neighborhoods, while others might require a bit of travel to see. Join us […]

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AIR LAYERING:
CREATING A FLOORING TREE IN 4 MONTHS

Learn how to propagate a tree through the plant propagation technique air layering. While growing a flower producing tree from seed or hardwood cutting takes years and has a low rate of success, air layering makes an exact copy of an existing tree that will flower this season. In this hands-on workshop you will learn […]

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Earth Day Celebration with Mister G

Join the Garden for a family-friendly Earth Day celebration starring Latin Grammy Award-winner Mister G. Known for his deep love of the natural world, Mister G’s concert will offer children a fun and engaging way to learn about environmental stewardship through his original songs and stories. His dedication to environmental causes, reflected in his music, […]

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FOR THE LOVE OF TREES
TALK AND WALK

Do you love trees and want to learn more about the role you can have in their survival? Come join Garden Guide, Lorrie Lincoln for a talk about the hidden life of trees and their importance in our ecosystem. Then enjoy a walk around the Garden to see our magnificent and beautiful tree collection. Meets […]

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INTRODUCTION TO
Botanical Drawing I

This class is designed to provide foundational drawing skills and inspire a sense of wonder and connection to the natural world. Any age can learn to draw. Marks on paper are all a drawing is. Marks can be made on paper by anyone. Despite this, not everyone takes the time to learn how to draw. […]

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