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EDUCATION& EVENTSApril – August, 2015

BUTTERFLIESLIVE!opens April 18

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s mission is education; our passion is connecting people and plants to improve our community.


CollectingMany trees at Lewis Ginter had roots in the

soil before we were organized as a botanical

garden. The Ginkgo biloba at the southeast

corner of the Grace Arents Garden is a

good example. Many others planted since

our founding in 1984 comprise part of our

expanding and ever-changing plant collection.

Diagonally opposite the legacy Gingko is a

Quercus laurifolia, planted 28 years ago in

an evidently excellent location. The spread of

this oak’s canopy belies its age and many of

our guests comment on its size, structure and

beauty.

Within the borders of the small Grace Arents

Garden holding these two specimens, ten

other trees have been removed in the last

four years, and you would be hard-pressed

to miss them. Balancing collections that increase in size with the passage of time is a matter of

addition and subtraction, with a careful eye on what is “new, unusual, interesting, native, exotic, rare”

and, sometimes, what can fit. As many small plants in a young garden grow into many much larger

plants in a more mature garden, a bold hand can be required. The difference between collecting and

hoarding is one of degree, and we have been actively pruning, paring and removing this winter to

promote the former and avoid the latter.

The characteristics above in quotation marks are from the Garden’s Living Collection Policy. It is the

stated goal of our policy to combine “various types of plants into landscaped gardens to support

the mission of educating the public and connecting them to the natural world. These gardens are

designed for beauty, function, structure, or theme. The Garden serves as a place for visitors to view,

enjoy and learn about the plants in a garden setting.” Come learn this year; our hands and hearts

have been busy preparing the collections in your classroom.

Shane Tippett, Executive Director

mISSION StAtEmENt

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden enlightens and inspires its constituents through its outstanding botanical collections, horticultural displays and landscape design. We engage our constituents with the natural world through interpretation, programs, educational resources and outreach. We advocate for sustainability and stewardship of our planet.

Cover and Banner Photos: Don Williamson

Contents:Education Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Garden Events Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Featured Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5

Children’s Garden Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Adult Education Catalog . . . . . . . 7, 8, 9, 10

Plant Shows and Sales

Gardening and Garden Design

Floral Design

Botanical Illustration

Art in the Garden

Nature Photography

Meditation and Movement

Workshops for Educators

Garden Walks & Lunchtime Lectures

Guided Group Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Garden Memberships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Facility Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

The Garden serves as a place for visitors to view, enjoy and learn about the plants in a garden setting. Come learn this year; our hands and hearts have been busy preparing the collections in your classroom.


A Million Blooms Through June 1A spectacular succession of blooms throughout the Garden celebrates the spring season

Pinwheels for Prevention GardenApril 1-30 In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, more than 3,000 pinwheels are “planted” on the Terrace Lawn

Easter Weekend with Peter RabbitApril 4 & 5 Peter Rabbit greets visitors and poses for photographs; a Saturday concert on the lawn at Bloemendaal House; and Sunday Brunch in the Tea House by reservation

Butterflies LIVE!April 18 – October 11Hundreds of live, showy tropical butterflies take flight in the Conservatory

Heritage Weekend at Historic Bloemendaal April 18 & 19

High-wheeled bicycles and historic bicycle displays, ragtime music, and highlights from the Garden’s past as a bicycle club

Extended Hours for Historic Garden Week in VirginiaApril 22 (only) Celebrate with an evening visit to the Garden--historic Bloemendaal House will be open, along with live music, dining, shopping and more

Mother’s Day Celebration WeekendMay 8, 9, 10Celebrate National Public Gardens Day with a tour of Bloemendaal House on Friday, weekend-long family activities, and an outdoor concert and special dining opportunities on Sunday

NEW Father’s Day WeekendJune 19-21Enjoy themed activities in the Children’s Garden, 10 am - 4 pm, Friday-Sunday . On Sunday, come for a free concert by the Jangling Rineharts and a cookout by caterer Meriwether-Godsey . The concert is included with admission, and food is by purchase .

CarMax’s Free Fourth of July Celebration July 4Free Garden admission for all! Wear red, white, and blue and join the parade

AND BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Look forward to the return of these favorites

n LGBG Volunteers’ Spring Plant Sale May 1, 2 One of the region’s largest sales of well-known plants to rare exotics

n Flowers after 5Thursday evenings in June, July, AugustThemed wine, beer, food (for purchase) and live music . Good Green Fun 5 – 6 pm in the Children’s Garden . (WaterPlay open until 8 pm)

n Fidos After FiveLeashed pets welcomed June 11, 25 July 9, 23, August 13, 27

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Plant ShowS and SaleS, page 5Virginia Daffodil Society Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 4, 5Richmond African Violet Society Show and Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 10, 11, 12Volunteer Spring Plant Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1, 2,Richmond Area Daylily Society Show and Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 20Richmond Rose Society Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 3, 4

GardeninG and Garden deSiGn, pages 7, 8Garden Basics Series:

Digging In: Tips, Tools, and Time Savers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 16, 23, 30Plant It Now! Fall Vegetable Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 25

Garden Design Series:The Beginner’s Perennial Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 23Making a Meadow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 5NEW Eat Your Yard: Edible Additions to Your Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 14

Plants for Richmond Gardens Series:Plants for Shade and Dry Shade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 7Plants for Late Spring / Early Summer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 16Plants for Pollinators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 11Plants for Summer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 18

NEW Gardening with Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 25Intermediate Botany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 20, 27, June 3The Beekeeper’s Year: Spring to Summer NEW SESSIONS

Caring for Your Package + Spring Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 17 Summer Hive Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 21 (rain date June 28)Products of the Hive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .July 19 (rain date July 26)Harvesting Honey + Preparing Your Colony for Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 23

Making a Fairy GardenNEW Adult/Child Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 4

Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 10, 11Floral deSiGn, page 8

Contemporary Floral Design Series: All NEW sessions! Wired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 16Contained, II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 28Collections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 18Partitioned, II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 23

Basic Floral Design, Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 12, 14, 19, 21, 26Basic Floral Design, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30Lunchtime Lecture: Yesterday and Today: Classic French Floral Design . . . . June 3Intermediate Floral Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 14, 21, 28, August 4

Botanical illuStration certiFicate courSeS*, page 8Introduction to Watercolor for Botanical Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 11, 18, 25, May 2Pen and Ink for Botanical Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 9, 16, 30, June 6Introduction to Drawing for Botanical Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 4, 11, 18, 25Intermediate Drawing for Botanical Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .July 15, 22, 29, August 5Advanced Watercolor Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 7, 9, 14, 16Introduction to Watercolor for Botanical Illustration . . . . . . . August 11, 18, 25, September 1*Required courses; candidates for the certificate of competence must complete courses in sequence. Enrollment in the certificate program is not required to take these classes, but students wishing to take courses above the introductory level must have instructor approval.

art in the Garden, page 9NEW Passion in the Produce Aisle: Painting Fruits and Vegetables . . . . .April 15, 22, 29, May 6Nature Journaling Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 9NEW Colored Pencil on Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 17, 24, July 1, 8

nature PhotoGraPhY, page 9NEW Exploring Composition in the Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 25NEW Allen Rokach Workshop: The Art of Digital Photography . . . . . . . . . . . May 2, 3NEW Macro Photography and Focus Stacking: Bill and Linda Lane Workshop . . . May 30 NEW The Power of Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 6

Meditation and MoveMent, page 9Yoga in the Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . six week sessions start May 12T’ai Chi Five Elements Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 16, June 27NEW T’ai Chi Guided Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18

worKShoPS For educatorS, page 10Schoolyard Botany: Meeting STEM SOLs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 24Ag in the Classroom: Sprouting Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .July 21

lunchtiMe lectureS, page 8, walK and talKS page 10NEW Lunchtime Lecture: Farm Fresh Ideas for Spring Produce . . . . . . . . . . .April 16NEW Lunchtime Lecture: Yesterday and Today: Classic French Floral Design . . . .June 3Ginter in the Morning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 5, June 2, September 1NEW Themed Walks:

Flowers as Art: Beauty in Full Bloom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 12From Bicycle Club to Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 25 OR July 14

Wednesday Walk and Talks:NEW Spring Ephemerals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 6In the Meadow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 20 OR September 23NEW Asian Stroll Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 10 OR September 9Dragon(flies) in the Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 8Monarchs in the Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 16

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BUTTERFLIESLIVE! April 18 - October 11 Daily during regular Garden hours

Mother’s Day Celebration Weekend May 8, 9, 10Celebrate Mom all weekend with three days of special activities.

all 3 days: • The popular

Butterflies LIVE! exhibit is open in time for Mother’s Day! Be among the first to see the butterflies (opening April 18) .

• Create the experience your mom would like . Stretch out on quilts in the Rose Garden and read favorite books . Explore woodland walks searching for fairies .

• In the Children’s Garden, get down and dirty with digging activities. Make a Mother’s Day card and a flower made of recycled material. Help weave a Maypole, hula hoop and chase bubbles! (Friday, 1 – 4 pm; Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 4 pm)

Friday, May 8 is National Public Gardens Day: designed to promote awareness of public gardens . The Garden’s historic Bloemendaal House is open to the public (11 am – 3 pm) with free tours by knowledgeable Garden Guides (regular admission is required) . Learn about the original history of the house as the Lakeside Wheel (or bicycle) Club built in the 1890s .

Sunday, May 10: Mother’s Day concert (1 - 4 pm) with food available for purchase in in front of Bloemendaal House from noon-3 pm . Dining is also available in the Garden Cafe and at a special Mother’s Day Brunch in the Tea House (10 am - 3 pm) . Reservations required: (804) 262-9887, x329 (please note: the brunch is popular, so make reservations early to avoid disappointment) . No picnics, please .

Butterflies tend to be most active on clear, sunny days, so consider planning your visit accordingly.

Experience the wonderful world of butterflies! Tropical and native beauties, fascinating and showy, transform the Conservatory’s North Wing into a wonderland of vibrant colors, captivating sights, and unparalleled discoveries . This year’s opening is earlier than ever so you can return more often! Every butterfly is different, as is every visit!

FAMILy ACTIVITIESNEW Check out Kaleidoscope Pointe located in the Bird and Butterfly Meadow in the Children’s Garden, including the self-directed Butterfly-themed naturePlay . Visit the Monarch butterfly waystation located there, too . This site provides milkweed, nectar sources and shelter needed to sustain monarch butterflies as the migrate through North America. Certified and registered by Monarch Watch as an official Monarch Waystation . details at lewisginter.org

Celebrate National Pollinators WeekJune 14 – 21, Children’s Garden, Self-directed activityA major initiative of the national Pollinator Partnership, National Pollinators week recognizes the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States . Through partnerships, it increases awareness and support for protecting and sustaining pollinators . Join us in the Children’s Garden where you can learn how to do the bee dance and participate in the “Who’s Pollinating the Garden?” activity

ADULT PROGRAMSPlants for PollinatorsThursday, June 11. See page 7 .

Wednesday Walk and Talk: Monarchs in the Garden September 16

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and its Board of Associates present

The Garden Party “A Secret Garden”Friday, April 24, 6:30 pm

Bloemendaal House$75.00 per person

Proceeds benefit the Children’s Garden

Purchase tickets at: giving.lewisginter.org/garden.party

A Million Blooms Through June 1 A celebration of spring and the Garden’s 30th anniversary, with millions of blooms throughout the spring season: daffodils, cherry blossoms, tulips, irises, roses and peonies . Highlights include special events and activities in the Children’s Garden . Check for updates at lewisginter .org .

See blooms like the ones that inspired masterpieces in Van Gogh, Manet, and Matisse: The Art of the Flower at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts . See the exhibit, then come to the Garden, where picture frames are set up in the Central Garden and the Conservatory to feature “living bouquets.” Enjoy 19th Century French-inspired floral arrangements in the Library during Easter Weekend with Peter Rabbit (April 4 & 5); Heritage Weekend (April 18 & 19) and Mother’s Day Weekend (May 8 – 10) . Explore the frames during “Ginter in the Morning” on May 5 . Enjoy a French-themed lunch on June 3 while floral designer David Pippin recreates a 19th Century style French arrangement and a 21st-Century interpretation of the style .

NEW! Cherry Tree Walk The new Cherry Tree Walk around Sydnor Lake has its first bloom season!

‘Walk’ on Water The new floating docks installed on Sydnor Lake give you spectacular new views into the Garden


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PLANT SHOW/SALE DATESVirginia Daffodil Society ShowaPril 4 & 5Kelly education center*Included with regular Garden AdmissionSaturday, April 4, 2 – 5 pm Sunday, April 5, 10 am – 3:45 pm

* The Education and Library Complex has been renamed the Kelly Education Center in honor of a bequest from the Kelly family.

Richmond African Violet Society Show and SaleaPril 10, 11, 12visitors center atrium & robins room Open free to the public / regular admission to visit the GardenSALE: Friday April 10, 12 – 5 pm Saturday April 11, 9 am – 5 pm Sunday April 12, 9 am – 5 pm SHOW: Saturday, 1 – 5 pm; Sunday 9 am – 5 pm

Spring Plant SaleMaY 1, 2 The Garden’s plant sales are among the largest in the region selling plants ranging from well-known favorites to rare exotics . Presented by Garden volunteers .Friday, May 1, 9 am – 5 pm Saturday, May 2, 9 am – 3 pm

Richmond Area Daylily Society Show and SaleJune 20auditorium, Kelly education center Included with regular Garden AdmissionSaturday, June 20: SALE: 9 am until sold outEXHIBIT: 1 – 3:30 pm

Richmond Rose Society ShowoctoBer 3 & 4auditorium, Kelly education center* Included with regular Garden Admission Saturday, October 3, 1 – 4 pm; Sunday, October 4, 11 am – 3:30 pm

Enjoy the Garden while the sun sets at these after-hours events

Extended Hours for Historic Garden Week in RichmondWednesday, April 22 (only), open until 9 pm

What is Historic Garden Week without a visit to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden? To mark this statewide celebration, stroll through the Garden until 9 pm on the evening of Wednesday, April 22 only . Bring your Garden Week ticket on April 22 to save $1 on Garden admission and enjoy:• Informal tours of historic Bloemendaal House (5 – 8 pm)• Casual fare, wine and beer at the Bloemendaal House (5 – 8 pm) • Soothing jazz (6 – 8 pm) • Garden Shop 10 am – 7 pm with 15% discount for Garden members• Butterflies LIVE! until 5 pm (since butterflies are less active in the evening)Members: April 22nd evening admission FREE for Garden members (only)Non-member: Present a Garden Week 2015 ticket to save $1 on Garden admission .

Details at lewisginter.org and vagardenweek.org

Flowers After 5 June, July & August ThursdaysGarden open until 9 pm

Kick back and relax at the Garden on Thursday evenings this summer! Families can enjoy Good Green Fun in the Children’s Garden from 5 – 6 pm; WaterPlay is open to 8 pm . Stroll the newly completed and illuminated Cherry Tree Walk around Lake Sydnor and then relax on the lawn of Bloemendaal House while enjoying music of all different genres . The Garden’s in-house caterer Meriwether Godsey offers great food, wine and beer for purchase under the tent at Bloemendaal House

Fidos After 5 June 11, 25 July 9, 23, August 13, 27Garden open until 9 pm

The Garden partners with the Richmond SPCA and allows leashed dogs during Flowers After 5 on these special nights (second and fourth Thursdays) .

Garden eveninG hourS

CarMax’s Free Fourth of July CelebrationSaturday, July 4, 1 – 4 pmFree Garden admission all day; special activities in the Children’s Garden 1 - 4 pm .Guests are invited to wear red, white and blue and bring wagons and strollers to decorate for a parade, assembling in the Children’s Garden at 2 pm . Enjoy music, WaterPlay and be sure to visit Butterflies LIVE! in the Conservatory!

Heritage Weekend at Historic BloemendaalSaturday, April 18, noon – 3 pmSunday, April 19, noon – 4 pm

Enjoy seasonal blooms at their peak and the Garden’s historic past as you imagine the early days of the original Lakeside Wheel Club, where cyclists gathered and enjoyed ice cream on the porch after a ride to the “country .” The family-friendly fun includes:• Ragtime-era music by “The

Titanic String Band”• Historic bicycle displays and

riding demonstrations• Informal Bloemendaal House

tours (Lakeside Wheel Club, c . 1895)

• Interpretive exhibit about the Lakeside Wheel Club• Costumed portrayals of Lewis Ginter and Grace Arents • Dress-up trunk with vintage-inspired clothing• Strolling serenades by the “Four in the Morning” barbershop quartet • FREE Lakeside Trolley rides around the Garden perimeter• Storytime with Susan Murphy, author/illustrator of Whimsical Fairy, Quirky

Troll• Hand-dipped ice cream cones by the Ice Cream Connection (for purchase)• Tea House dining, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm (for reservations, ext. 399; Garden

admission required)• Opening of Butterflies LIVE!



Summer Camps Green Adventure Summer Camps | ages 4 – 12

Monday - Friday; 9 am – 12 pm $; Pre-registration required

Week-long day camps where children explore the summer garden

4 to 5 year-oldsJuly 13 – 17 Growing Mr. McGregor’s Garden NEW

June 29 – July 3 over the river and through the woods

6 to 8 year-olds

June 22 – 26 | Bug Brigade NEW

9 to 12 year-olds

July 6 – 10 | Garden cuisine NEW August 10 – 14 | nature expeditions NEW

Volunteer


youth Volunteer Opportunities | June, July and AugustYouth Summer volunteer ProgramYouth ages 13 – 18 provide additional horticulture support in the Community Kitchen Garden, the Children’s Garden and other areas of the Garden as needed .

Summer camp volunteers Explore career opportunities in education and plant science while accumulating community service hours .

Family volunteer opportunities Show your children ages 6 – 18 the value of giving to the community while getting some fresh air and enjoying a beautiful view .

Schoolyard Botany: Meeting STEM SOLs (K - 5th)

Wednesday, June 24, 9 am – 4 pmFree; Pre-registration required.Details pg .10

Ag in the Classroom: Sprouting Success (PK - 5th)

Tuesday, July 21 9 am – 1 pmFree; Pre-registration required. Details pg .10

Grow and Learn in the Children’s GardenFor details on what’s happening in the Children’s Garden, visit lewisginter.org

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY LEWIS GINTER BOTANICAL GARDEN

Green Adventures for Homeschoolers | ages 8 – 12 NEW 4 Tuesdays, April 14 - May 5 | 2 – 4 pm$; Pre-registration requiredPlant and harvest edible flowers, aromatic herbs and tasty vegetables

Children’s Garden Programs Girl Scout Programs Girl Scout leaders can schedule the following programs for their troops to complete the requirements for garden-related badges

Daisy Blue Bucket Award Brownie Bugs BadgeJunior Flowers Badge Junior Gardener Badge

Our self-directed family activities are designed for children and their grown-ups to enjoy together . Free with Garden admission .

WaterPlay | Open April 18 – September 30

Kid Quest | Year RoundPick up a Kid Quest brochure at the admissions desk and follow the clues to six special spots throughout the Garden .

Garden Art Studio | Mondays June, July and August

Family Walk and Talks | Tuesdays June, July and August NEW Enhance your understanding and appreciation of the Garden with one of these themed walks . Family walk and talks start promptly at 9am.

Drop in and Dig | Wednesdays | April – October Enjoy simple, easy to learn gardening tasks

Flowers After Five | Thursdays, June, July and August, 5-9 pm; Good Green Fun from 5-6 pm; Water Play open until 8pm .

Good Green Fun | Fridays and Saturdays | June, July and August Listen to story books, garden, or participate in walkabouts .

Happening Now!


a fall garden and which plants work best in our climate . Veneziano describes organic gardening techniques like those used in the Children’s Garden, and provides pointers for those who want to grow vegetables year-round . $32 / $20 member . 1 session = 2 hrs . GES: HL, 2, elective

Garden Design Series:Take one or all of these workshops covering various types of gardens .

the Beginner’s Perennial GardenThursday, April 23, 8:30 am – 12:30 pmPerennials can provide almost year-round color in an easy-care garden . This workshop introduces you to hardy perennials, simple starter plans, and the basics of soil preparation . Instructor Beth Burrell shares her years of experience as a landscape designer—including how to create a garden on a site with bad soil! $57 / $45 member . 1 session = 4 hrs . GES: HL, 4, elective .

Making a MeadowTuesday, May 5, 9:30 am – 12 pmLearn 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 interlopes, and how to ensure your beautiful meadow returns each year . She also discusses using wildflowers in floral designs to bring the wild inside . $27 / $15 member . 1 session – 2 .5 hrs . GES: HL & FD, 2 .5, elective

eat Your Yard: edible additions toYour home landscape NEWThursday, May 14, 4 – 7 pmForget traditional veggies-in-rows . Beth Burrell shows you how to incorporate a wealth of edible plants into a home landscape, including tucking annual vegetables into borders, and planting fruit trees that are both ornamental and edible . $42 / $30 member . 1 session = 3 hrs . GES: HL, 3, elective

Plants for Richmond Gardens Series:Take one or all of these workshops highlighting good plants for Richmond gardens .

Plants for Shade and dry ShadeMay 7, 9 am – 12 pmAll gardeners struggle with selecting plants for a lush, varied garden in shade and dry shade conditions . Learn which plants work well in Central Virginia and how to adapt to shade and dry shade conditions . Instructor: Beth Burrell . $48 / $36 member . 1 session = 3 hrs . GES: HL, 3, elective

Plants for late Spring / earlySummerSaturday, May 16, 9 – 11 amInstructor Maggie Burgess discusses reliable, interesting plants that provide ongoing color throughout the season . She includes tips for selecting, placing, planting, and caring for her selections as well as the dark side—what problems are common to them . Tour the Garden with Maggie to see mature examples in place . $34 / $22 member . 1 session = 2 hrs . GES: HL, 2, elective

Plants for PollinatorsThursday, June 11, 6:30 - 7:30 pmGarden Director of Horticulture Grace Chapman discusses optimal plants to attract pollinators, including which are best for nectar sources, pollen production, and larvae hosts . Learn why native plants are often the best selection . Come to this program, then enjoy the Garden until 9 pm! $32 / $20 member . 1 session = 2 hrs . GES: HL, 2, elective

Plants for SummerSaturday, July 18, 9 – 11 amInstructor Maggie Burgess discusses reliable, interesting plants that provide dependable interest in our hot, dry summers . She includes tips for selecting, placing, planting, and caring for her selections as well as the dark side—what problems are common to them . Tour the Garden with Maggie to see mature examples in place . $34 / $22 member . 1 session = 2 hrs . GES: HL, 2, elective


Classes at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden fit every level of gardening skill, from basic how-tos to refreshers for more experienced students . Class formats range from hands-on and workshop classes—kept small for optimal learning experiences—to inspiring lectures by leading authorities .

Non-members who take classes receive admission to the Garden the day of their class—a great way to test-drive a membership!

Classes are listed chronologically under subject areas: Gardening & Garden Design, Floral Design, Botanical Illustration, Art in the Garden, Photography in the Garden and Yoga in the Garden . Descriptions and online registration are available at lewisginter.org

Garden education certiFicateSLewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers Garden Education Certificates. These are directed to the non-professional and are designed to guide participants through a logical sequence of learning. Garden Education Certificates require from 62 to 230 hours of instruction at the Garden, including basic required courses and an elective selection of courses . This program is designed for personal enrichment and does not offer college credit .

For more information, visit lewisginter .org and go to the Garden Education Series page under “Adult Education .” Request a copy of course requirements by emailing registrar@lewisginter .org or calling 804-262-9887 ext . 320 (M-F, 9 am – 5 pm) . Classes applicable to Garden Education Certificates are noted as follows:

Bi: Botanical Illustration | Fd: Floral Design | hl: Home Landscape

At the end of each class description, applicable hours are noted as: GES: HL, 3 (Garden Education Series: Home Landscape, 3 hrs .), and whether the class is required or elective for certificate needs. Lunch breaks are not included in course hour counts.

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

GARDENING & GARDEN DESIGNLearn the basics, refresh your home gardening skills or learn something new with programs in this area. Look for unique workshops, multiple-session classes, and inspiring lectures.

There can be no other occupation like gardening in which, if you were to creep up behind someone at their work, you would find them smiling. Mirabel Osler (1994)

Garden Basics Series:Take one or all of these classes for novice gardeners

digging in: tips, tools, and time Savers3 Thursdays, April 16, 23, 30 Instructor Beth Burrell helps you take your home landscape to new places in this class . Step-by-step advice on plants best suited for the Richmond area, site preparation, proper planting techniques, and the finishing touches are discussed. Perfect for beginning home gardeners or new homeowners! $139 / $95 member . 3 sessions = 9 hrs . GES: HL, 9, required

Plant it now!Fall vegetable GardeningSaturday, July 25, 9 – 11 amVirginia’s long autumn makes this the perfect time to plant a late vegetable garden . Children’s Garden Horticulturist Heather Veneziano describes how to plan

Use your Garden Gift Certificate for Learning! Did you know you can use your Garden Gift Certificate toward class registrations? You can! Just bring it by the visitor services desk or registrar’s office when you register for a class (not available for telephone or online registration). And, a gift certificate makes a terrific gift for any occasion!

Gardening with Kids NEWSaturday, April 25, 9 – 11 amEven 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 . $32 / $20 member . 1 session = 2 hrs . GES: HL, 2, elective

intermediate BotanyWednesdays, May 20, 27, June 3, 9 am – 5 pmSee details, p . 9 under “Programs for Seasoned Gardeners”

the Beekeeper’s Year: Spring to Summer NEW SESSIONS4 Sundays, May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, 2 – 4:30 pm. Rain date is the following Sunday except on May 17.Learn the basics of setting up your own backyard beekeeping by following and learning the common tasks that define the rhythm of the beekeeper’s year . Hands-on instruction, caring for your package, seasonal management, products of the hive, gardening for bees, harvesting honey, and preparing your colony for winter are all included . A complete listing of topics is online . $148 / $100 member . Beekeeping partners may register for an additional $15 per full price registrant, limit one . 4 sessions = 10 hrs . GES: HL, 10, elective

Making a Fairy Garden NEWAdult/Child session (maximum of two children per accompanying adult, (ages 6 and older) June 4, 9 - 11 amCreate your own miniature container garden in this workshop . Following a demonstration of plants and materials for miniature gardens, create your own ‘little fairy landscape’ . Bring your own container (suggestions for materials and sizes are sent) . Potting and plant materials are provided, along with some whimsical accessories to start you off . $62 / $50 member . Each session = 2 hrs . GES: HL, 2, elective

Grasses, Sedges, and rushesTuesday, Wednesday, August 10, 11, 9 am – 5 pmSee details, p .9 under “Programs for Seasoned Gardeners”



Basic Floral design, Part 25 Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6:30 - 8:30 pmThis class continues Mimi Cassick’s beginning class: expand your knowledge of composition, cut flower preparation, and mechanics for various types of arrangements . Fee includes all materials except floral snips. $284 / $224 member . 5 sessions = 10 hrs . GES: FD, 10, required .

LUNCHTIME LECTURE: NEWYesterday and today:classic French Floral designWednesday, June 3, 11:30 am – 1:30 pmDavid Pippin demonstrates classic 19th Century French floral design. See box below for details.

intermediate Floral design4 Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pmJuly 14, 21, 28, August 4Continue exploring elements and principles of design with instructor Mimi Cassick and how they apply in floral design. Learn how to plan floral designs or arrangements from how to choose your flowers and how many to buy, to how to create a theme . Explore new trends in floral design—$228 / $180 member. 4 sessions = 8 hrs . GES: FD, 8, required .

BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION CERTIFICATE COURSESThe Garden Education Certificate in botanical illustration is designed to provide a certification of competence in the classical approaches and disciplines of botanical illustration. Enrollment in the certificate program is not required to take courses in the Botanical Illustration curriculum, but students interested in taking courses above the introductory level must have instructor approval. Find details about the certificate online at lewisginter.org under ‘Adult Education’, or request a hard copy of requirements at [email protected]

Not interested in the Botanical Illustration track? Check out Art in the Garden for a variety of classes to enhance your understanding and appreciation for the natural world, learn new skills, and enjoy the company of like-minded artists!

Know the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist.

Pablo Picasso

introduction to watercolor forBotanical illustration4 Saturdays, April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 10 am – 3:30 pmStudents learn about painting materials (papers and brushes), practice watercolor painting skills and complete exercises demonstrating core techniques . Complete one or more painting(s) of a simple botanical subject (e.g., leaf, nut, simple flower) of their choice, practicing the painting skills taught in the class . Accuracy of representation is emphasized as well as artistic expressiveness . Lunch is on your own each day . Instructor: Hazel Buys . $235 / $190 member . GES: BI, 20, required .

Pen and ink for Botanical illustration4 Saturdays, May 9, 16, 30, June 6 (May 23 is Memorial Day weekend), 10 am - 3:30 pmPrimarily associated with scientific illustration because of its ease for reproduction in books and scientific journals, pen and ink is a valuable tool for the botanical artist . This course builds and expands on students’ previous experiences with drawing and rendering in graphite . Become familiar with and practice the use of conventional dipping pens such as the crowquill, and experiment with technical pens such as a Rapidograph pen . Practice with a variety of drawing surfaces to create a clean, flowing line, then learn other techniques to create volume and form . Methods of putting together a “plate” for scientific illustration are discussed as well . Intermediate level . Instructor: Lorraine Brevig . $218 / $170 member . 4 sessions = 20 hrs . GES: BI, 20, required

introduction to drawing for Botanical illustration4 Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25, 10 am – 3:30 pmThis class explores drawing materials (papers and pencils), line quality and expressiveness as well as basic aids to drawing (types of rulers, compass and stencils) . Students study the basics of proportion, perspective and composition in addition to simple approaches to rendering form with tone . The class works with botanical subjects appropriate to the season . Students complete one or more drawing(s) of a simple botanical subject of their choice, practicing the core concepts taught in the class . Accuracy is emphasized as well as artistic expressiveness . A list

FLORAL DESIGNInstruction on how to arrange flowers, from step-by-step classes to sophisticated workshops and demonstrations.

Correct handling of flowers refines the personality Gustie L. Herrigel, Zen in the Art of Flower Arranging

Contemporary Floral Design Workshop Series NEW SESSIONSTake one or all of these fun workshops on contemporary design . Purchase the textbook, Modern Floral design, for an additional $20 . Instructor for all three: Mimi Cassick . All materials provided; students bring sharp floral snips. Each program: $55 / $43 member . 1 session = 2 .5 hrs . GES: FD, 2 .5, elective, per class

wired Thursday, April 16, 6 – 8:30 pmDecorative 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 . Students bring a pair of needle-nose pliers in addition to sharp floral snips.

contained, iiThursday, May 28, 6 – 8:30 pm Flowers that are contained create curiosity and intrigue . Create a concentration of low, dense flowers in a design inviting viewers to explore it .

collections Thursday, June 18, 6 – 8:30 pmA gathering of vessels of similar color, style, or purpose becomes a floral collection with the addition of natural elements or thematic accessories . Learn how to balance a variety of flower types through repetition of elements such as color, texture, or form .

Partitioned, ii Thursday, July 23, 6 – 8:30 pmCreate a garden-inspired arrangement using plants and flowers to create a multi-tiered composition with a natural stem lattice .

Basic Floral design, Part 13 Tuesdays & 2 Thursdays, May 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 6:30 – 8:30 pmLearn how to create the basic shapes and styles of floral designs—the building blocks for true creativity . 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. A section on cut flower care and handling is included, along with a text . All materials provided; students need to bring sharp floral snips. Instructor: Mimi Cassick. $288 / $225 member . 5 sessions = 10 hrs . GES: FD, 10, required

of recommended materials is sent after registration . Lunch is on your own each day . Instructor: Hazel Buys . $235 / $190 member . 4 Sessions = 20 hrs . GES: BI, 20, required . advanced watercolor forBotanical illustration2 Tuesdays and 2 Thursdays, July 7, 9, 14, 16, 10 am – 3:30 pmWilliamsburg-based botanical artist Juliet Kirby leads this four-day watercolor workshop for advanced botanical artists . Participants bring a plant of their own choosing . Focus is on composition, accuracy, and direction of light . Students provide materials: a list of recommended materials is sent after registration . Lunch is on your own each day . $223 / $175 member . 4 sessions = 20 hrs . GES: BI, 20, required .

intermediate drawing forBotanical illustration Wednesdays, July 15, 22, 29, August 5 10 am - 3:30 pmContinue to explore line quality and expressiveness as introduced in “Introduction.” Students refine the basic techniques and knowledge covered in Introduction to Drawing . Complete one or more drawings of a seasonally-appropriate botanical subject of your choice, practicing the core concepts taught in the class . Accuracy of drawing is emphasized as well as artistic expression . Lunch is on your own each day . Instructor: Hazel Buys . $235 / $190 member . 4 sessions = 20 hrs . GES: BI, 20, required .

introduction to watercolor forBotanical illustrationTuesdays, August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 10 am - 3:30 pmStudents learn about painting materials (papers and brushes), practice watercolor painting skills and complete exercises demonstrating core techniques . Complete one or more painting(s) of a simple botanical subject (e.g., leaf, nut, simple flower) of your choice, practicing the painting skills taught in the class . Accuracy of representation is emphasized as well as artistic expressiveness . Lunch is on your own each day . Instructor: Hazel Buys . $235 / $190 member . 4 sessions = 20 hrs . GES: BI, 20, required

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LUNCHTIME LECTURESFarm-Fresh Ideas for Spring ProduceThursday, April 16, 2015, 11:30 am - 1:30 pmChris Blain, Executive Chef for the Virginia’s Governor’s Mansion, demonstrates and discusses preparations for early spring vegetables . Includes a light lunch featuring some of the recipes demonstrated . $39 / $27 member .

yesterday and Today: Classic French Floral DesignWednesday, June 3, 11:30 am – 1:30 pmTo celebrate spring and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts “The Art of the Flower” exhibit, designer David Pippin demonstrates late 19th-century floral design with garden flowers, then creates a contemporary interpretation of the style. Includes a French-themed lunch . $57 / $45 member .

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTIONMEDITATION AND MOVEMENT

The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses. Hanna Rion

Yoga in the Garden 6 sessions / 6 hrs. Tuesdays, 9 – 10:30 am, six-week sessions start May 12. 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 layered clothing appropriate for the season . Classes take place in the Garden or inside Garden buildings, depending on weather . Each 6-week session: $147 / $75 member

t’ai chi Guided Practice NEW Thursdays, May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 5, 6, 9 am – 10 amEnjoy regular T’ai Chi practice in the Garden, weather permitting . Each session is led by Rie Franklin (see below) . $147 / $75 member

t’ai chi Five elements FormSaturday, May 16 OR June 27 Choose one of two dates—or come back for multiple sessions. Each session: 10 am – 2:30 pmThe Five Elements Form of T’ai Chi is filled with simple and gentle movements easily mastered in a short period of time . Students study the physical movements and philosophy of T’ai Chi as well as breathwork and meditation. Benefits include increased circulation, balance, and posture. Many find an increase in strength and flexibility and a reduction in stress . Instructor Rie Franklin is a 1993 graduate of the VCU department of Dance and Choreography . For the last 18 years she has been actively teaching a variety of movement forms in the Richmond area . She is approved to teach the Five Elements form of T’ai Chi . Workshop includes morning refreshments and lunch . Each workshop: $87 / $75 member .

Macro Photography and Focus Stacking NEWSaturday, May 30, 7:30 am – 12 pmJoin master photographers Bill and Linda Lane of Nature’s Image Photography Workshops for a half-day session . Subjects include focus stacking, equipment, fill flash, and the use of natural light . Outdoor demos and in-classroom instruction are included . Q & A is entertained throughout the whole session . Bring: equipment: camera, manuals, tripod (if you have one) . Come dressed for the weather & walking . $112 / $100 member

the Power of color NEWSaturday, June 6, 9 am – 12 pmDiscover how your choice of colors to include in a photograph affects your images both visually and psychologically . Warm colors—red, orange and yellow—scream to come forward and grab attention immediately while cool colors—green, blue and purple—remain calm and recede into the background . Begin with a lecture on color, then explore color in the garden shooting various challenges given by the instructor . Bring you images back to the classroom to review afterward . Come enjoy a new way at looking at how to shoot! Instructor: Lynda Richardson . Students must be familiar with digital SLR cameras . Bring your camera, camera manuals $192 / $180 member . 1 session = 3 hrs .

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHy

You don’t take a photograph. You ask, quietly, to borrow it.

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exploring composition in theGarden NEWSaturday, April 25, 9 am – 12 pm (rescheduled from February 28)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 the day . Instructor: Lynda Richardson . Come dressed for the weather and for walking on varied surfaces . Bring your camera, tripod, and camera manuals . Intermediate-Advanced students . $192 / $180 member . 1 session = 3 hrs .

workshop with allen rokach: the art of digital Photography NEWSaturday and Sunday, May 2 & 3, 8:30 am – 5 pm Learn to use the amazing state-of-the art apps (including smart phones and 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 . $269 / $233 member . 2 sessions = 16 hrs .

ART IN THE GARDENEnhance your understanding of the natural world, learn new skills, and enjoy the company of like-minded artists! See page 10 for exhibits in Ginter Gallery II in the Kelly Education Center.

I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers.

Claude Monet

Passion in the Produce aisle:Painting Fruits and vegetables NEW 4 Wednesdays, April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 9:30 am – 1:30 pmThe 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 fingertips and a perfect way to explore the color wheel and color bias . In this class, draw and paint a variety of fruits and vegetables arranged according to the warm and cool color wheels created . Instructor: Celeste Johnston . A materials list is sent after registration . $198 / $150 member . 4 sessions = 14 hrs .

nature Journaling workshopSaturday, May 9 9:30 am – 2:30 pmCo-instructors Lynn Wilson and Susie Kowalik introduce you to nature journaling! Learn how to create a journal and how to use the provided supplies . You’ll have time in the Garden to observe and record what you see . Journaling has two components: visual (sketching) and verbal (writing thoughts and observations) .The day also gives you tools to both educate yourself and others about the natural world around you .$77 / $65 member includes materials . 1 session = 4 .5 hrs .

colored Pencil on Paper NEWJune 17, 24, July 1, 8, 9:30 am – 3 pmLearn the skills and techniques of colored pencil: layering, blending, burnishing, embossing, under-painting, using solvents and more through instructor demonstrations and practice . The class reviews compositional rules and also focuses on tools, materials and techniques used in colored pencil art . Students create a color pencil work using a botanical subject of their choice! A materials list is sent after registration . Instructor: Judy Thomas $218 / $170 member . 4 sessions = 20 hrs . (lunch break times are not included)


Programs for Seasoned Gardeners and Green Industry Professionals

Looking for in-depth instruction? Try these programs aimed at individuals who want to expand their knowledge or freshen up what they learned in school. Instructor: Dr. Douglas A. DeBerry, Research Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Science at the College of William and Mary. Supported in part by the Freas Foundation. In both courses, emphasis is on native or naturalized species in Virginia, and the use of dichotomous keys in technical plant manuals and regional floras. Each course includes lecture, lab, and field practicum. Attendees should come prepared for some “off-trail” hiking, rain or shine. Lunch is on your own each day..

intermediate Botany—3 Wednesdays, May 20, 27, June 3, 9 am – 5 pmThis course provides an in-depth overview of the tools and techniques used by botanists to identify plants to the species level, with a strong emphasis on family characteristics . Attendees are exposed to concepts in plant classification, nomenclature, habitat, distribution, and of course, vegetative and reproductive . $228 / $192 member . 3 sessions = 21 hrs . GES: HL, 21, elective

Grasses, Sedges, and rushes —Monday & Tuesday, August 10 & 11, 9 am – 5 pmIdentification of grasses, sedges, and rushes is often perceived as one of the most difficult activities in the realm of botany . This is due to many factors, the most prominent of which are that grasses, sedges, and rushes (i .e ., “the graminoids”) are usually small, narrow-leaved plants with unassuming, diminutive flowers – and they all look alike! This course is for the disgruntled multitudes who would like to gain a better understanding of grass, sedge, and rush terminology, classification, nomenclature, and most importantly, identification. In addition, those already proficient in plant identification will find this course to be a useful refresher . $152 / $128 member . 2 sessions = 14 hrs . GES: HL, 14, elective


ART IN THE GARDEN Ginter Gallery II Exhibits in the Kelly Education Center

Through May 11 Arboreal: Recent Works by Hillary WatersArboreal focuses on honoring the beauty and versatility of trees by exploring leaves as an artistic medium . Precise embroidery and delicate cutwork are used to stretch the limitations of the leaf .

May 16 – October 11 Field Investigations: Recent Work by Pam Rogers Rogers’s nature-based work—influenced by interests in anthropology, art history and botanical illustration—informs a broad body of paintings, drawings, sculpture and installation work . Botanic imagery explores how individuals nurture and develop relationships, societies and ideas and then creates identities based on these themes .


All walks are free to adult members; $16 non-members. Pre-registration is required to ensure there are enough Guides for the group.

First TuesdaysGinter in the MorningMay 5, June 2, September 1, 10 – 11 amDiscover seasonal highlights in the Garden with a knowledgeable Garden Guide . Wear suitable clothing for the weather and shoes for walking .

Themed WalksFlowers as Art: Beauty in Full Bloom Tuesday, May 12, 10:00 amStroll along fragrant paths with your Garden Guide to experience all the dimensions of abundant spring bloom . See living bouquets of the very flowers captured on canvas in The Art of the Flower exhibit at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

From Bicycle Club to Botanical Garden Thursday, June 25, 6-7 pm OR Tuesday, July 14, 10:00-11:00 am2015 brings the UCI Road World Cycling Championships to Richmond, and we bring you a related tour! Find out how the beauty of today’s botanical garden began in the bicycle craze of the 1890’s . Your experienced Guide will share seasonal highlights and let you see why the Travel Channel calls this one of the “Best Botanical Gardens in the U .S .”

Wednesday Walk and TalksJoin 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 . All programs: 10:30 am – 12 pm . Dress for walking and the weather that day .

May 6: Spring EphemeralsThese delicate native plants are beauties, but have a short bloom cycle—join this hunt to see what you can find in the Garden!

May 20 and September 23: Meadow SeriesNative wildflower meadows play an important part in the ecosystem, supporting pollinators and other native wildlife . Visit the Garden’s developing wildflower meadow in late spring and early fall to appreciate the great variety of plant life that develops over the summer growing season .

June 10 and September 9:

Asian Stroll GardensLearn how Asian-style gardens are designed for meditative walking and observing . Learn how the Asian approach to gardens is different than Western thought .

July 8: Dragon(flies) in the GardenExplore the life cycle and behaviors of these complex and magical early summer insects. Dragonflies are one of the oldest orders of insects, and have fascinated humans through history .

September 16: Monarchs in the GardenThese familiar butterflies are welcome pollinators in the garden, but they also have a fascinating life cycle—which is now under threat by a variety of factors, mostly man-made . Hunt for these creatures and their nectar or host plants in the Garden . In case of inclement weather, Barbara discusses gardening to attract them .

GARDEN WALKS

Schoolyard Botany: Meeting STEM SOLs (K-5th)Wednesday, June 24, 9 am – 4 pmFree; lunch on your own. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. 6 Continuing Education Units

Inspire your students to love the outdoors, and meet your SOLs at the same time! Join award-winning Virginia STEM educator Barbara Adcock in exploring plants and their connections with culture, history, and art . You will use a selection of Barbara’s 13 lesson plans inspired by the Flora of Virginia and the 2014 exhibition of the same name at the Library of Virginia . Sample lesson topics: journaling like a botanist; comparing types of botanical art; practical uses of plants; changes in habitats; and using dichotomous keys to identify plants . You’ll leave with a palette of hands-on, often outdoor activities that will interest your students in the botanical world around them . Lesson plans are keyed to combinations of K–5 SOLs in science, math, English, history, and art . And each opens with an activity of sensory observation to encourage subjective learning, an approach inspired by Richard Louv’s Last Child in the Woods . “Schoolyard Botany” is a free professional development workshop for K–5 educators presented by the Flora of Virginia Project and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, with support from the Virginia Department of Forestry Urban and Community Forestry Grant Assistance Program .

Ag in the Classroom: Sprouting Success (PK-5th)Tuesday, July 21, 9 am - 1 pmFree; lunch is on your own. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. 4 Continuing Education Units

Join the staff from AITC for a highly interactive professional development workshop to help you sprout successful learners in your PK-5 classroom . The workshop features cross-curricular, standards-aligned lessons and resources that use Virginia agriculture and natural resources to engage learners in science, mathematics, language arts, and social studies . Workshop participants will enjoy AITC’s hands-on minds-on activities and make-and-takes as they explore the farm and surrounding environment . Additionally, participants will leave with resource kits full of curriculum, books, posters and a class-set of laminated Virginia maps ready to plant the seeds of knowledge in their students .


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lewis Ginter Botanical Garden continues to receive prestigious awards related to special events, including these wedding related honors:

“wedding wire” Couples’ Choice Award™ 2015 I “virginia living weddings” Top Wedding Vendor 2015“richmond Bride Magazine” Top 165 Exceptional Wedding Reception Sites

For your next social event or professional gathering, contact our facility rental experts at 262-9887, ext. 345 or 224, or [email protected].

Grow your own healthy food!Tricycle Gardens provides inspiration and education to grow healthy food, healthy communities and a healthy local food system .

You can find Tricycle Gardens at Richmond’s Premiere Urban Farm in Manchester, The Healing Garden at Bon Secours Memorial Regional, The Children’s Garden at CMoR, five Community Gardens, and the Demonstration and Farm Stand Site in Church Hill .

Spring and Summer workshops, events and volunteer opportunities are available . Please visit tricyclegardens .org or call 804-231-7767 for details .

Don’t miss the Tricycle Gardens Farm Stand every Thursday from 4 - 6pm at 2107 Jefferson Avenue in Church Hill .

IT’S yOUR LIBRARy: USE IT!The Lora Robins Library offers 7,000 titles in the areas of botany, horticulture, garden design, botanical illustration, natural history, conservation, flower arranging, and garden history . Titles include books, videos, journals and children’s books . Go to the Library page on the Garden website for a searchable database . Members may check out books! See p .10 – for current exhibits in the Library . A few of the interactive experiences you can have in the library include:

Botanical Book ClubFridays, May 8, July 10, September 11, 11 am – 12 pmJoin the Botanical Book Club in the cozy comfort of the Library on the second Friday of every other month . Book selections and dates are posted on the Garden’s Facebook page (use the link at lewisginter .org) . Garden membership is encouraged but not required to participate . Please acquire a copy of the book to read before the meeting; Garden members may borrow the Library’s copy . Book selections are voted upon by Botanical Book Club participants after each meeting . For more information, email library@lewisginter .org .

The Library has wi-fi—come in and surf for answers to your gardening questions while enjoying the cozy atmosphere and fire in the Reading Room .

MEMBERSHIPGive the Gift of Four Seasons of BeautyGive a full year of free Garden admission, discounts on classes and Garden Shop purchases, reciprocal admission to other gardens, and more! Garden membership is a thoughtful gift for anybody: family, friends, teachers, and that person who’s impossible to buy for . It’s a gift they’ll love all year round! Pick up your gift membership in the Robins Visitors Center or purchase online at lewisginter.org.

GiFt certiFicateS— their choice of Garden experiences!Garden Gift certificates make great presents for Members and non-Members alike! Redeem them for memberships, admissions, classes, Garden Shop merchandise, and Café and Tea House purchases. Gift certificates are available in any denomination . Pick them up at the Admissions Desk and in the Garden Shop . P

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online: Go to lewisginter.org and use the calendar listing .

Phone: Call 804-262-9887 ext . 320 (M-F, 9 am – 5 pm) .

Mail: Mail your list of classes to: Registrar, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23228-4700 . Mailed registrations are processed in the order received .

Garden GiFt certiFicateS: Visit the Registrar’s office (M-F, 9 am – 5 pm) with your gift certificate to register for classes.

A printable registration form is available at lewisginter.org/adult-education

Fees for classes cancelled by the Garden may be credited to a future class or refunded. All credits must be used within one year from the date of the original class.

All programs subject to change.

How to Register for Classes

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