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EDUCATION & EVENTS December – April, 2018 Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden connects people through plants to improve communities.
Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights Through January 8
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Contents:
Field of Dreams
Education Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Garden Events Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Featured Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5 Children’s Garden Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Adult Education Catalog . . . . . . . . 7, 8, 9, 10 Symposia Gardening and Garden Design Floral Design Botanical Illustration Art in the Garden Nature Photography Mind, Body, Spirit Garden Walks Food & Drink
Guided Group Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Garden Memberships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Facility Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Garden Shop Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Executive Director Shane Tippett Director of Education Randee Humphrey Editor and Adult Education Coordinator Phyllis McLeod Laslett Design Longstaff Creative
In the movie Field of Dreams, Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella, urged on by whisperings, plows under part of his corn crop to build a baseball field. Pressed by debt and ridiculed by neighbors, his reward is the initially tentative and ultimately tumultuous arrival of long-dead baseball stars who come to practice and play. In time these tangible and joyful ghosts are joined by a writer seeking purpose, a minor leaguer who just wants a chance to bat in the majors, and Ray Kinsella’s father, youthful and exuberant, only too glad to have a catch with his son. There is a speech in the movie given by the wonderful actor James Earle Jones, recounting the power of baseball’s nostalgic appeal, “…ohh, people will come, Ray, people will most definitely come.” If you have not seen the movie, I would urge you to do so, but despite the assertion that “the one constant through all the years” is baseball, it is the physical space that is the visual star of the movie.
The last of this year’s harvests are coming in now, so take a moment to look around you. Consider your yard, a neighborhood park, a brown field just down the road.
Very little baseball is actually shown (the game of catch at the end is the most compelling), but the act of plowing under the crop and building the field comprise the film’s great action sequence. The best outfield “walls” in the game are tall stalks of tasseled corn waving in the Iowa breeze, hiding deep mysteries. The loving shots of the field under lights are like beacons in the night. The place that is made with purpose is the place with the power to hold – our affection, our memories, and our hopes. The last of this year’s harvests are coming in now, so take a moment to look around you. Consider your yard, a neighborhood park, a brown field just down the road. Can you help make a place with purpose this coming year? I encourage you to dream with hope and confidence. People will most definitely come.
Our Vision Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, including the new Lewis Ginter Nature Reserve, reveals the unity and integration of human and plant life, celebrates the fundamental significance of the natural world, and enriches communities through horticultural and educational excellence and innovative outreach initiatives. Cover Photo: Don Williamson
Shane Tippett, Executive Director
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EDUCATION CALENDAR Symposia pages 4, 5 Winter Symposium and 49th CVNLA Short Course.......................... February 14, 15, 16 Natural Connections.............................................................................. March 14, 15, 16 Tree Care Symposium........................................................................................March 22
Gardening and Garden Design, pages 7, 8
Intermediate Drawing for Botanical Illustration......................... February 23, 24, March 2, 3 NEW Putting Botanical Art to Work..........................................................................March 11 Introduction to Watercolor for Botanical Illustration........................March 17, 24, 31, April 7 Botany and Journaling with Lara Call Gastinger........................March 21, April 18, May 23
Botany
Art in the Garden, page 9
Winter Botany..........................................................................................January 8, 9 Beginning Botany for Gardeners............................... January 13, 20, February 3, 10 NEW Soils Series
NEW Nature Stamps ............................................................ November 29, December. 6 Colored Pencil 1: Introduction to Colored Pencil............... January 19, 26, February 2, 9 Making Paper from Plant Fibers.............................................................. February 21, 28
Soils, Part 1: Properties of Soil and Life in the Soil...................................January 27 Soils, Part 2: Organic Matter and Sustainable Gardening....................... February 17 Soils, Part 3: pH and Fertilization.................................................................March 17 Trees and Shrubs
How to Draw Stuff (in the Garden).........................................................March 10, 17, 24
nature Photography, page 9 NEW Photographing the Winter Garden in Transition..................................March 10, 11
Mind, Body, Spirit page 10
Spring Pruning for Shrubs and Small Landscape Trees......................... February 17
Tuesday Yoga in the Garden...................................... Six week sessions start January 2
NEW Roses 101....................................................................................... February 24
Thursday Yoga in the Garden.................................... Six week sessions start January 4
NEW How Trees Work.....................................................................................April 14
Evening Yoga in the Garden...................................... Six week sessions start January 4
Beekeeping for Beginners and Advanced Beginners................ February 3, 17, March 3
Mindfulness, Meditation, and Health........................ Six week sessions start January 17
Planning and Designing a Cutting Garden.................................................... February 10
T’ai Chi Five Elements Form...........................................................................January 20
Organic Vegetable Gardening....................................................................... February 10
T’ai Chi Guided Meditation...Join the session in progress; regular six week sessions start January 16
Digging In: Tips and Best Practices.................................................March 22, 29, April 5
Food and Drink, pages 9 and 10
The Beginner’s Perennial Garden.........................................................................April 19
Lunchtime Lectures: Tips from Chef Anne
Floral Design, page 8
Expert demonstration followed by a light lunch themed to the topic
Making “Fairy Houses” with Dried Natural Materials...........................December 2 OR 3
NEW One-Pan Wonders............................................................................January 24
FULL Fresh Wreaths with Natural Materials................................................December 11
NEW Savory and Sweet Pies........................................................................March 28
FULL Fresh Swags for Indoors or Out.........................................................December 18
Garden to Glass
Basic Floral Design, Part 1........................................ January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13
Themed adult beverage tastings with menu pairing samples
Lunchtime Lecture: Tropicals for Winter with David Pippin.......................... February 22
NEW Taste of New Orleans........................................................................ February 8
Basic Floral Design, Part 2.....................................February 27, March 6, 20, 27, April 3
NEW Naturally Botanical: Gin.......................................................................March 22
NEW Gardens Indoors: Dish Gardens with Succulents................................ February 28
BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION pages 8, 9
NEW Herb-Infused Cocktails............................................................................April 25
Garden Walks, page 10
Introduction to Drawing for Botanical Illustration................. January 13, 20, 27, February 3
Seasonal Garden Walks......................December 5, February 6, March 6, April 3 OR 10
Garden Events
Advanced Watercolor Workshop.............................................. February 22, 27, March 1, 6
Winter-Spring, 2018 For latest details on these and other events, go to www.lewisginter.org Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights Naturally Ever After: Stories in Lights
Butterflies LIVE! April 6 – October 14
Through January 8 A holiday tradition with over half a million lights illuminating the Garden
Experience the wonderful world of butterflies! Tropical beauties transform the Conservatory’s North Wing into a wonderland of vibrant colors, captivating sights, and extraordinary discoveries.
New Year’s Eve Family Frolic
Spring Plant Shows and Sales:
December 31 Roll in the New Year with family activities, live music by the Ululating Mummies and the annual hillside tumble (weather permitting).
Peek-a-Bloom with Peter Rabbit
March 31, April 1 Saturday concert, Sunday brunch, and photos with Peter
A Million Blooms
April 1 – June 1 A spectacular succession of millions of blooms throughout the Garden celebrates the spring season.
Spring PlantFest
Friday May 4, 9 am – 5 pm, Saturday, May 5, 9 am – 3 pm Vendors from across the region; presented by Garden volunteers. No admission fee required; regular Garden admission to visit the Garden. Member night Thursday, May 3, 4 - 7 pm
Richmond Rose Society Show
Saturday, March 31, 2 – 5 pm; Sunday, April 1, 10 am – 3:45 pm Kelly Education Center Included with regular Garden Admission
May 26 & 27 Show: Saturday, 2 – 5 pm, Sunday, 11 am – 3:30 pm Kelly Education Center Included with regular Garden admission
Richmond African Violet Society Show and Sale
Richmond Area Daylily Society Show and Sale
Virginia Daffodil Society Show
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, April 13, 14, 15 Open free to the public / regular admission to visit the Garden SALE: Friday, 12 – 5 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9 am – 5 pm SHOW: Saturday, 1 – 5 pm; Sunday, 9 am – 5 pm Atrium and Robins Room of the Robins Visitors Center
Saturday, June 16: Sale: 9 am until sold out, Exhibit: 1 – 3:30 pm Kelly Education Center Open free to the public / regular admission to visit the Garden
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Gardening with Purpose and Passion
Wednesday – Friday, February 14 – 16, 2018 8:30 am – 4 pm, Massey Conference Center
Don Williamson
Presented by Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Central Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association, and Virginia Cooperative Extension
A holiday tradition featuring more than half-a-million twinkling lights, hand-crafted botanical decorations, model trains, holiday dinners, firepit with s’mores and hot chocolate (for purchase); nightly family activities & more. The region’s ultimate holiday extravaganza! Naturally Ever After: Stories in Lights Everybody loves a good story. Now imagine myriad stories, plus legends and rhymes, embellished with amazing creativity through a half-million holiday lights! During this year’s Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights, Naturally Ever After presents Stories in Lights: from fairy tales and folklore to time-treasured classics. Indoor and outdoor displays, family activities and holiday events spotlight tales that span cultures and time … explore natural phenomena … teach life lessons … celebrate the seasons … and ultimately, connect people through plants. Details at bit.ly//GARDENFEST Purchase tickets at bit.ly//onlineTIX
Continuing education hours are offered for each day, along with book sales and signings and opportunities to network with industry colleagues. Net proceeds from the three-day event help build CVNLA’s scholarship fund for students pursuing horticultural careers. $70 per day: February 14 or 15
Sponsors: Presenting sponsor
Remember how you felt the first time you encountered that beautiful plant that now is your always recommended favorite? What plants, when displayed together, make your heart beat faster and always stun you with their four seasons of unrivaled beauty? Where do you turn for that purposeful palette of form, texture, color, and function—plants that also provide a full range of ecological benefits in a restorative landscape? On Wednesday and Thursday of this annual symposium, explore with green industry colleagues ideas about how we bring plants together to create more purposeful designs that deliver ecologically sensitive and sublimely beautiful environments. Friday is devoted to Pesticide Applicator Recertification in categories 3A, 3B, 8, 10, and 60.
Merry Monday and Crafty Wednesday activities sponsored by M&T Bank
The Warming Fire in the Children’s Garden is sponsored by Maola Milk ®
What’s your favorite way to enjoy Dominion GardenFest of Lights? One of our favorite parts of GardenFest is seeing it though your eyes. Capture this year’s Stories in Lights theme with creativity or tell us why you love Dominion GardenFest of Lights in a photo. Is it a picture of your children enjoying GardenFest for the first time? Bling from the Bling House? Warming up with hot cocoa and s’mores around the fire? Tag it #GardenFest when you post it on Instagram — and you’ll be entered to win! Check the rules here: bit.ly/InstaGardenFEST
$125: Two-day combo ticket February 14 + 15 $55: February 16 Fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, and all sessions
courtesy Ikebana of Richmond
Nov. 24, 2017 – Jan. 8, 2018 (Closed Dec. 24 & 25) Nightly 5 – 10 p.m.
Guest Presenters Roy Diblik, Horticulturist and Designer, Northwind Perennial Farm Laura Ekasetya, Executive Director and Head Horticulturist, Lurie Garden at Millennium Park Keith Swann, Special Assistant, American Society of Landscape Architects Brie Arthur, Horticulturist and Garden Writer Kelly D. Norris, Director of Horticulture, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden David Hirschman, principal, Hirschman Water + Environment, LLC Lisa Zeigler, owner, The Gardener’s Workshop and Garden Writer Peggy Singlemann, Director of Park Operations and Horticulture, Maymont Gold Sponsors* Colesville Nursery Davey Tree Experts Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association
Silver Sponsors* Arborscapes Bartlett Tree Expert Company Farm Credit J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
* as of press time
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Art by Kevin Box April 13 – September 30 Daily; included with regular Garden admission Origami in the Garden is an exhibition of monumental outdoor sculpture inspired by the art of paper folding. Santa Fe artist Kevin Box collaborates with his wife, Jennifer Box and origami masters Robert J. Lang, Te Jui Fu, Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander to celebrate the art of origami in museum quality sculpture and educational programing.
Natural Connections: Interdisciplinary Strategies for Teaching and Learning
Wednesday, March 14; Pre-K – 1st Grade, Thursday, March 15; 2nd – 3rd Grade, Friday, March 16; 4th – 6th Grade This three-day collaborative conference provides valuable professional development opportunities for Pre-K – 6th grade educators, administrators, and pre-service teachers. Join your colleagues for inspiring opportunities to make natural connections using interdisciplinary teaching approaches. Presenters model ways to blend science, social studies, language arts, and math standards for authentic learning experiences. Fee per day: $45; includes workshops, morning coffee, lunch, classroom resources, and 8 hours of professional development points. Online registration opens in midJanuary 2018 at lewisginter.org Presented by Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and the Virginia Department of Education with additional support from the Seltzer Family Fund for Nature-Based Education and The Virginia Resource-Use Education Council
Food & Drink in the Garden Enjoy these special themed tasting and dining opportunities
SAVE THE DATE
Art to Garden: Wine Dinner Series
Practices to Ensure Great Trees
Meriwether-Godsey, the Garden’s caterer, offers wine dinners in the Garden. Seasonally themed fullcourse dinners feature locally sourced foods with wine pairings. Visit Tickets and more at teahouseevents.com or check our FaceBook page for details.
Garden to Glass
February 8, March 22, April 25 Explore exciting ways to change up your cocktail hour and parties with seasonal beverage mixes and food pairings. Details, p. 9
Lunchtime Lectures: Tips from Chef Anne
January 24, March 28 Enjoy a cooking demonstration with executive chef Anne Maury Haapala, followed by a delicious lunch. Details, p. 9, 10
Discover the Garden in Winter Enjoy free or reduced-price admission to the Garden on these dates:
January 9-14, 2018 Free Admission Days January 15 – February 28, 2018 Half-Price Admission Days
Tree Care Symposium
Thursday, March 22, 8:30 am – 4 pm
This symposium looks at practices that ensure that trees reach a healthy maturity and a long life span. From soils to specifications to maintenance, $80 includes morning continental breakfast and lunch. Online registration open February 1 at lewisginter.org
Beautiful RVA The Community Greening Toolkit is live and available at the Beautiful RVA website: visit beautifulrva.org to explore the tools available. Keep an eye out on the same site for information and deadlines for the next cohort of Ginter Urban Gardeners. Registrants participate in a 12-week course on sustainable horticulture, urban greening and community building, in order to provide citizens with the skills necessary to increase community-supported urban green spaces. Training sessions will take place throughout various Richmond neighborhoods, through presentations, discussions and group activities.
Save the Date You don’t want to miss out on Splendor this year! Come see what’s in store for you at the Garden on
Saturday, April 21, 2018
BUTTERFLIESLIVE! April 6 – October 14
Be delighted as hundreds of brightly colored butterflies flutter amid tropical foliage
Black-tie • Seated Dinner • Live Auction Proceeds from this event go towards supporting the Garden’s mission. For more information please call Sarah Neely at 804.262.9887 x334
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Grow and Learn in the Children’s Garden For details on what’s happening in the Children’s Garden, visit lewisginter.org ALL PHOTOS COURTESY LEWIS GINTER BOTANICAL GARDEN
Green Adventure Summer Camps
$; pre-registration required
Join us for Green Adventures, our week-long day camp programs for children. Campers learn more about their connection to plants through arts, crafts and garden exploration.
Monday – Friday; 9 am – 12 pm
June 18-22
June 25-29
July 9-13
July 16-20
July 23-27
July 30-Aug 3
Aug 6-10
Growing Mr. McGregor’s Garden Ages 4-5
Rock, Paper, Scissors Ages 6-8
Garden Critters Ages 4-5
Rock, Paper, Scissors Ages 6-8
Exploring Ecosystems Ages 9-12
Garden Critters Ages 4-5
Print Making: Inspired by Nature Ages 9-12
Growing Mr. McGregor’s Garden Ages 4-5
Food, Art and Yoga Ages 6-8
Nature in Motion Ages 9-12
Print Making: Inspired by Nature Ages 6-8
Food, Art and Yoga Ages 9-12
Nature in Motion Ages 6-8
Food, Art and Yoga Ages 6-8
Girl and Cub Scout Programs
Service Learning Program
$; Pre-registration required.
June, July and August
Enjoy a 90-minute outdoor experience that will fulfill gardenrelated Girl Scout badge or Cub Scout adventure requirements and have your scouts engaged and inspired.
Ages 13 – 18
New Year’s Eve Family Frolic Sunday, December 31, 2 - 5 pm This is a perfect year-end outing for families, with activities inside the warm and cozy Kelly Education Center. Jive with the Ululating Mummies, take photos with the GardenKeeper, make a party hat, and “Roll in the New Year” with the annual hillside tumble (weather permitting). Guests can stay and enjoy GardenFest of Lights from 5 – 10 pm at no additional charge.
Harvest produce for the Central Virginia Food Bank and local food pantries, dig in the garden, and play with worms in the compost bin as you learn about horticulture, environmental education and the importance of food access in our community. The Service Learning Program takes place during June, July, and August with shifts available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 am – 12pm. For application information visit: http://www.lewisginter.org/support/volunteer/teen-volunteer-opportunities/
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CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS 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 handson 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 Meditation and Movement. Descriptions and online registration are available at lewisginter.org under Learn, Adult Classes. Garden Education Certificates Lewis 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 240 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, go to “Adult Classes” under “Learn” and click on Garden Education Certificates, or 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: Gardening and Garden Design At the end of each class description, applicable hours are noted as: GES: BI, 3 (Garden Education Series: Botanical Illustration, 3 hrs.), and whether the class is required or elective for certificate needs. Lunch breaks are not included in course hour counts.
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 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 & garden design Learn 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)
Botany
Winter Botany
Monday and Tuesday, January 8, 9, 9 am – 5 pm Identification of deciduous trees and shrubs in the summertime is a piece of cake for most, but what happens in the wintertime when leaves, flowers, and fruits are no longer at our disposal? Woody plants are every bit as recognizable in winter as they are in summer. Learn the characteristics that woody plants leave behind during the winter months and how to use this information to identify woody plants to the species level. The Winter Botany curriculum focuses on use of dichotomous keys and familiarizing attendees with the technical terminology surrounding identification of plants in winter. Instructor: Dr. Douglas DeBerry. Lecture, lab, and field practicum. $170 / $144 member. 2 sessions = 14 hrs. GES: HL, 14, elective
Beginning Botany for Gardeners 4 Saturdays, January 13, 20, February 3, 10, 9 am – 12 pm Learn about the “secret life of plants.” This class introduces you to the way plants make food, grow, and reproduce. Includes a copy of the class text, Brian Capon’s Botany for Gardeners. Follow up later in the year with “Intermediate Botany.” Instructor: Jill Spear $209 / $157 member. 4 sessions = 12 hrs. GES: HL, 12, required
Soils Series NEW Learn about the life under your feet in this three-part series. Take one or all three. Each class: $39 / $26 member. GES: HL, 3, elective
Part 1: Properties of Soil and Life in the Soil Saturday, January 27, 9 am – 12 pm Instructor Karin Stretchko discusses the physical properties of soil, and explains that soil is far from inert, hosting a myriad of chemical and life processes.
Part 2: Organic Matter and Sustainable Gardening Saturday, February 17, 9 am – 12 pm Learn about organic matter in soil, including the process of decay, factors that affect organic matter content, managing it, and amendments to the soil.
Part 3: pH and Fertilization Saturday, March 17, 9 am – 12 pm Learn about soil pH and the many factors affecting it within soil chemistry, plant nutrition, and the nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium cycles, including how to read fertilizer labels.
Trees and Shrubs Spring Pruning for Shrubs and Small Landscape Trees NEW FORMAT Saturday, February 17, 9 – 11 am Pick up tips on how to prune shrubs and small trees for good spring growth. Instructor Joel Koci of Arborcare, Inc., describes the basics of pruning, discusses appropriate pruning times for various woodies, and demonstrates techniques. Bring questions about personal pruning problems. Joel Koci is a board certified master arborist, and holds a Masters in Ornamental Horticulture from Virginia Tech. He is a certified Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and an extension agent in urban forestry at Virginia State University. $35 / $22 member. 1 session = 2 hrs. GES: HL, 2, required
setting up your hive. He can also be available to provide an on-site consultation once your hive has been installed. Participants will be ready to install a package of honey bees in April 2018 and be off on their journey as beekeepers. $131 / $92 member. 3 sessions = 12 hrs. GES: HL, 12, elective
Planning and Planting a Cutting Garden
Saturday, February 10, 9 – 11 am With many people concerned about the carbon footprint of commercially produced flowers or simply trying to save money, there is growing interest in cutting gardens. Lewis Ginter horticulturist Laurie McMinn discusses how to plan and design a cutting garden that is attractive, colorful, fragrant, and useful! $35 / $22 member. 1 session = 2 hrs. GES: HL, 2, elective
Organic Vegetable Gardening Saturday, February 10, 9 – 11 am Learn the basics of gardening the earthfriendly way! Organic gardener Heather Veneziano discusses how to ‘go green’ with your garden, including soil amendments, plant maintenance and pest control. Heather focuses on growing vegetables in our area, with an emphasis on heirloom varieties that grow well in the Richmond area. Take home a packet of seeds to start your spring garden. $35 / $22 member. 1 session = 2 hrs. GES: HL, 2, elective
Roses 101 NEW
Digging In: Tips and Best Practices
Saturday, February 24, 9 – 11 am Join the Rose Garden Horticulturist, Laurie McMinn, for this introduction to rose gardening. Learn best practices for pruning, spend time in the Rose Garden for hands-on demonstrations. Laurie also discusses regionspecific rose gardening and highlights some new, successful cultivars. $35 / $22 member. 1 session = 2 hrs. GES: HL, 2, elective
3 Thursdays, March 22, 29, April 5, 3:30 – 6:30 pm 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! $134 / $95 member. 3 sessions = 9 hrs. GES: HL, 9, required
How Trees Work NEW Saturday, April 14, 9 am – 12 pm Trees are many things: massive pumps, temperature exchanges, air purifiers, and more. Learn about the dynamics of tree life and their architecture. Instructor Joel Koci explains their complex lives. Take a walk in the Garden with Joel to discuss various trees and how they function. See the description for “Spring Pruning,” above, for Joel Koci’s qualifications. $45 / $32 member. 1 session = 3 hrs. GES: HL, 3, elective
Beekeeping for Beginners and Advanced Beginners NEW
The Beginner’s Perennial Garden Thursday, April 19, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Perennials 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 (The Giving Tree) shares her years of experience as a landscape designer—including how to create a garden on a site with bad soil! $63 / $50 member. 1 session = 4 hrs. GES: HL, 4, required
3 Saturdays, February 3, 17, March 3, 11 am – 3 pm Learn best management practices and techniques to help keep honey bees healthy and productive in urban, suburban and rural settings by using all-natural, bee-friendly methods. Participants build beehives, learn about beekeeping, observe a bee hive up close, learn how to install and care for honey bees and get complete instruction about setting up their own apiary (bee yard). Instructor Jesse The Beekeeper from East Coast Honey provides a series of hands-on demonstrations, assistance with ordering honey bees, beekeeping equipment and
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Floral Design Instruction on how to arrange flowers, from step-by-step classes to sophisticated workshops and demonstrations. Congratulations to Erika Wilberger and Karen Luckraft on completing their Floral Design Certificates! See information on Garden Education Certificates on p. 7 and online.
Arranging a bowl of flowers in the mornings can give a sense of quiet in a crowded day Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Gift from the Sea
Making ‘Fairy Houses’ with Dried Natural Materials
Saturday, December 2, 8:30 – 11:30 am OR 12:30 – 3:30 pm OR Sunday, December 3, 1 – 4 pm Learn the skills to start your own fairy village like the ones featured annually during GardenFest and make a small one of your own to take home, under the guidance of Senior Horticulturist Shannon Smith and GardenFest volunteer Debbie Guckert. All levels of crafting adults, or adults and their accompanying children (children 5 years old and up; no more than two children per accompanying adult) create one house. Some hot glue gun use will be required. We ask you to bring some materials from home; a small base for your 8 x 8” house and floral materials are provided. $73 / $60 member per adult/child group or single adult. GES: FD, 3, elective
Fresh Wreaths with Natural Materials FULL Monday, December 11, 1 – 4 pm
Fresh Swags for Indoors or Out FULL Monday, December 18, 1 – 4 pm
Basic Floral Design, Part 1 5 Tuesdays, January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Learn 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
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 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. $340 / $275 member. 5 sessions = 10 hrs. GES: FD, 10, required
Basic Floral Design, Part 2
5 Tuesdays, February 27, March 6, 20, 27, April 3, 6:30 – 8:30 pm This 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. $340 / $275 member. 5 sessions = 10 hrs. GES: FD, 10, required
Gardens Indoors: Dish Gardens with Succulents
Wednesday, February 28, 9:30 am – 12 pm Use sand, rocks, and succulents to create a dish garden that will remind you of warmer climes during winter! Also learn unusual ways to incorporate favorite houseplants into interior mini-scapes. Bring your own container (details sent after registration), all potting materials and plants are provided. $58 / $45 member. 1 session = 2.5 hrs. GES: FD, 2.5, elective
Botanical Illustration Certificate Courses
Know the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist. Pablo Picasso
Please note: for classes above the beginning level, prerequisites are waived only by permission of the instructor. Lunch is on your own each day.
Introduction to Drawing for Botanical Illustration 4 Saturdays, January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10 am – 3:30 pm
This 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
Lunchtime Lecture Tropicals for Winter with David Pippin Thursday, February 22, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm David Pippin shows you how to liven up the short, cold days of winter by going “wild and crazy” with branches and foliage from the winter garden and some bright tropicals to add a welcome dash of warmth. Includes lecture/demonstration and a buffet lunch. Demonstration arrangements are raffled at the end of the program. $58 / $45 member. 1 session = 2 hrs. GES: FD, 1, elective
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 of recommended materials is sent after registration. Instructor: Hazel Buys. $242 / $190 member. 4 sessions = 20 hrs. GES: BI, 20, required
Advanced Watercolor Workshop for Botanical Illustration 2 Thursdays and 2 Tuesdays, February 22, 27, March 1, 6, 10 am – 3:30 pm Williamsburg-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. A list of recommended materials is sent after registration. $227 / $175 member. 4 sessions = 20 hrs. GES: FD, 20, required
Intermediate Drawing for Botanical Illustration 2 Fridays, 2 Saturdays, February 23, 24, March 2, 3, 10 – 3:30 pm Students continue to develop 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. Instructor: Hazel Buys. $242 / $190 member. 4 sessions = 20 hrs. GES: BI, 20, required
New Lecture: Putting Botanical Art to Work Sunday, March 11, 1 – 3 pm Members of the Botanical Artists for Education & the Environment (BAEE) are committed to fostering the use and conservation of native plants, while pursuing excellence in botanical art. Join us for a presentation about their recent project and book, American Botanical Paintings: Native Plants of the Mid Atlantic and learn about how these contemporary plant portraits were created. We compare a sampling of these captivating native plant paintings to portraits of the same plant by 18th century naturalist and artist Mark Catesby. Proceeds from the sale of the books have been used to fund grants for the betterment of our communities. And last, lessons-learned are shared to inspire similar native plant botanical art projects in other locations. Included with regular Garden admission.
Introduction to Watercolor for Botanical Illustration 4 Saturdays, March 17, 24, 31, April 7 10 am – 3:30 pm Students 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 of your choice, practicing the painting skills taught in the class. Accuracy of representation is emphasized as well as artistic expressiveness. Instructor: Hazel Buys. Prerequisites are Introduction and Intermediate Drawing for Botanical Illustration. $242 / $190 member. 4 sessions = 20 hrs. GES: BI, 20, required
Botany and Journaling with Lara Call Gastinger 3 Wednesdays, March 21, April 18, May 23, 9:30 am – 12 pm Explore botany and art together. Join botanical artist Lara Call Gastinger to learn how to use a sketchbook to observe the ways plants change each month. Explore strategies to condense the natural world within the pages of your sketchbook. This class meets once a month for three months to document seasonal changes. $219 / $180 member. 3 sessions = 7.5 hrs. GES: BI, 7.5, elective
Art in the Garden Enhance 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
Nature Stamps NEW 2 Wednesdays, November 29, December 6, 10 am – 1 pm Instructor Celeste Johnston helps you pick a subject from nature, draw it, then create linoleum block stamps and use them to create holiday cards, gift bags, paper, and small fabric items. Make more than one stamp for variations. All materials provided. Caution: sharp tools are in use. $96 / $70 member
Colored Pencil 1: Introduction to Colored Pencil 4 Fridays, January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 10 am – 3:30 pm Learn 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. Some drawing skills required. $222 / $170 member.
Making Paper from Plant Fibers 2 Wednesdays, February 21, 28, 10 am – 1 pm Be creative and explore making paper from garden plants, weeds, trees and grasses. Embellish with petals, seeds and scraps of fabric. Experience the process from start to finish; assembling equipment, processing plant fibers, preparing the pulp and pouring and drying the paper. Crafters can repeat the process at home and teachers can use it in the classroom. Projects for the class are: creating a notebook, small journal, photo album, ornaments and seed cards. All materials provided. $76 / $50 member
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How to Draw Stuff (in the Garden) 3 Saturdays, March 10, 17, 24, 9 am – 12 pm For those who have always wanted to learn to draw, or want to refresh unused skills, this is a fun, basic course. Class time covers skills that can be used to go into the Garden to sketch what you see and enjoy. Enhance your garden experience with art. For beginners, this class offers a relaxed atmosphere. This class is also good for parents of homeschoolers who want to build their own drawing skills. Instructor: Paula Blair. $142 / $103 member. All materials provided.
Mind, Body, Spirit
T’ai Chi
The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses.
Instructor Rie Monique Cherie has been teaching a variety of movement forms in the Richmond area for the last 18 years. She is approved to teach the Five Elements form of T’ai Chi, and is currently a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 500).
Hanna Rion
NEW All Mind, Body, Spirit programs are six weeks in length. Registrants may register for single classes within the 6-week session at $15 per session by emailing registrar@ lewisginter.org for details.
Nature Photography
You don’t take a photograph. You ask, quietly, to borrow it.
Guided Practice NEW Tuesdays, 5:45 – 7 pm. Sessions start January 16 or join the session in progress Join others to experience the grace and beauty of movement meditation. Learn Qigong exercises to build strength, foster mobility, and increase balance. Classes take place in the garden or inside, depending on weather. Wear appropriate clothing and bring water. This is a continuing, multi-level class, no previous experience necessary. Sign up for one six pack, or sign up for more. $153 / $75 member. classes through January 5 are held off site (see Yoga note, above).
T’ai Chi Five Elements Workshop
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Barbara Ellison
Yoga in the Garden
Photographing the Winter Garden in Transition NEW Saturday, Sunday, March 10, 11, 10 am – 4 pm If you have never photographed this garden at the end of winter, this is your chance. Instructor Barbara Ellison guides you through the garden, examining the unusual plant forms - some in their dormant state and others are starting to emerge. Create images using the lines and curves of the plants to accentuate movement and flow while recording the contrast of the two seasons. Convert your files to black and white, and select an image to “put the color back in” through the use of pastel pencils. This class includes a critique of your images and discussion how they could be best presented in the printed form. A list of suggested equipment is sent after registration. $226 / $200 member.
Instructor Jacqueline Gooding is a certified massage therapist and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 2000) 6 sessions = 6 hrs. Tuesdays, 9 – 10 am, sessions begin January 2 OR Thursdays, 10 – 11 am , sessions begin January 4 OR Thursdays, 6 – 7 pm, sessions begin January 4 Learn yoga’s calming rhythms of breathing, movement, and posture in a tranquil Garden setting. Small class sizes enable Jacqueline to offer individual pointers and address multiple levels of experience. Bring a blanket, yoga mat, water and appropriate layered clothing for the season. Classes take place in the Garden or inside, depending on weather. Each six-week session: $153 / $75 member. NOTE: Evening yoga sessions November 30 – January 4, 2018 will be held off-site at Lakeside Wellness and Fitness, 6924 Lakeside Ave., Ste. 306.
Saturday, January 20, 10 am – 2 pm The 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. The minimal number of steps to be learned and their repetition make the Five Elements form easy to learn and incorporate into daily practice. $88 / $75 member.
Mindfulness, Meditation and Health for Beginners NEW 6 Wednesdays, sessions start January 17, 11 am – 1 pm Mindfulness is a fundamental and ancient component of many Eastern and Western spiritual traditions. In recent years, there has been substantial research on the use of mindfulness in the treatment of medical conditions and mental disorders, as well as its application in healthcare, education, and the workplace. Learn about and discuss the origins of mindfulness practices, modern scientific underpinnings of mindfulness research, and multiple applications of mindfulness in medicine, healthcare, and society. Understand mindfulness as a tool for stress management, self-awareness, and self-efficacy, and assess the application of mindfulness in your own life. Leader Nana Koromantenah Phillips has a MS in Mind Body Medicine, and is a CMT-Certified Massage Therapist, Wellness Consultant, and Spiritualist. $128 / $63 member.
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Food and Drink Garden to Glass Demonstrations NEW Learn to create fresh, local, and seasonally inspired craft cocktails! $37 / $24 member includes demonstration, beverage samples, and food pairings. Pre-registration required. Details at http://bit.ly/LunchLEARN
Taste of New Orleans NEW Thursday, February 8, 5:30 – 7 pm Some of the most enduring cocktails originated in New Orleans, where some recipes date back to the 1830s. Learn to make several historic cocktails from the Big Easy, paired with traditional New Orleans cuisine.
Naturally Botanical: Gin NEW Thursday, March 22, 5:30 – 7 pm Used in more classic cocktails than any other spirit, gin is currently experiencing a modern resurgence. Learn to make several different gin-based cocktails, showcasing the versatility of this botanical-forward spirit.
Herb-Infused Cocktails NEW Wednesday, April 25, 5:30 – 6:30 pm Bring your garden to your glass and take your cocktail-making skills to the next level by learning to make delicious craft cocktails using fresh herbs. Explore the many ways in which herbs can be incorporated into your drinks while sampling herbinfused appetizers. The evening includes admission to the Garden’s Historic Garden Week Extended Hours with Bloemendaal House open to the public; live music, dining, shopping and more.
Lunchtime Lectures: Tips from Chef Anne Enjoy an hour and a half demonstration by Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala followed by a delectable lunch featuring some of the recipes discussed. $43 / $30 member. Pre-registration required. Details at http://bit.ly/LunchLEARN
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Wednesday, January 24, 11 am – 1:30 pm Anne demonstrates how to make fuss-free suppers that are as delicious as they are easy to clean up. Learn simple dinner solutions for busy cooks as she focuses on a fresh, flavorful sheet pan meal, a Dutch oven classic and a satisfying cast-iron supper.
Savory and Sweet Pies NEW
Wednesday, March 28, 11 am – 1:30 pm It all begins with the crust! Learn how to make an easy food-processor pie dough, how to handle the dough and fix common crust catastrophes. Anne will use her neutral pie dough to create savory and sweet traditional 9-inch pies and several varieties of hand pies. For those of us who need gluten free recipes, Anne will also cover how to make a delicious gluten free crust.
Exhibits in the Kelly Education Complex Ginter Gallery II January 20 – March 31
Biennial Botanical Illustration Exhibit
Work by students, instructors, and graduates of the Garden’s Botanical Illustration Certificate program is on view. Explore this age-old discipline and art form. Related lecture (free with regular admission) Sunday, March 11, 1 – 3 pm Putting Botanical Art to Work, presented by the Botanical Artists for Education and the Environment committee of Botanical Artists of the National Capitol Region
Judith Towers
One-Pan Wonders NEW
GARDEN WALKS All walks are free to adult members; $17 non-members. Pre-registration is required to ensure there are enough guides for the group. Visit http://bit.ly/GardenWalks.
Seasonal Garden Walks First Tuesdays, December 5, February 6, March 6, April 3 OR 10, 10 – 11 am
Discover seasonal highlights in the Garden with a knowledgeable Garden Guide. Wear clothing suitable for the weather and shoes for walking. (Formerly “Ginter in the Morning”)
How to Register for Classes NOTE: Classes on pages 7 - 10 are designed for and geared to adult learners. Register early: One week before the start date, a class may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Online: Go to lewisginter.org, Learn, Adult classes, Find a class 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/Learn/adultclasses/ Cancellation policy: If a class is full, your fee will be refunded If a class is not full, you will receive a Garden Credit which is good toward a future Adult Education class. Credits must be used within one year from the date of the original class. All programs subject to change.
Streamline Your Online Registration Online registration at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is easier than ever! • Create your customer account to register for Garden classes. • During account creation, select Member or Non-Member as your Customer Type and you’ll automatically receive the correct pricing. • Manage your account, profiles and classes from your computer, tablet or smartphone. • Use your credit card to make easy and secure payments online. • Print out receipts any time you need them. • View how many spaces remain in a class and immediately book online, or add yourself to a waiting list if a class is full. • Save classes to your Wish List before registration opens, then add your Wish List items to your cart once they become available. • Receive registration reminders and sign up for text message alerts when a class or event is cancelled at the last minute. We are excited about all of these new capabilities and think you will be too! Create your customer account today at https://apm.activecommunities.com/lewisginter/.
It’s Your Library: Use It! Botanical Book Club January 12, March 9, May 11, 11 am – 12 pm Join 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. Find book selections at lewisginter.org/learn/library. 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.
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GUIDED GROUP TOURS for GARDEN VISITORS
Don Williamson
Consider Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for your next event!
COME VISIT the Garden Shop!
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Discounts offered for Corporate and Non-Profit organizations • Complimentary parking • Beautiful facilities set amid spectacular display gardens • Complimentary Garden admission including exhibits for guests during normal operating hours • Delicious food provided by on-site caterer, Meriwether Godsey
Members enjoy unlimited Garden access, including to special exhibits like next year’s Origami in the Garden, plus discounts in the Garden Shop and reduced rates for classes and camps. And, Membership is a tax-deductible donation.
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s Membership options let you customize your Garden experience.
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From stylish wall art and colorful vases to educational kids’ toys and books, we satisfy your shopping needs. We offer jewelry, scarves, and hats in a variety of botanical images. Get inspired from our vast collection of outdoor containers, statuary, and garden ornaments. Come visit the Garden Shop!
Visit www.lewisginter.org/visit/facility-rental for venues, pricing and menus or call the Garden’s facility rental coordinators at (804) 262-9887, ext. 345 or 224.
Your Way. Every Day.
Groups are special at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, and we offer a number of options for group visits of 15 or more adults, including guided tours and group dining. Tours lasting approximately one hour are led by knowledgeable, well-trained volunteer Garden Guides. Learn more about tour topics, including dining options, by visiting lewisginter.org/visit/groups/ adult-group-visits and schedule your visit at least two weeks ahead by completing a form online or calling 804-262-9887 ext. 320.
Donate $500 or more and become a Garden Keeper Member and enjoy exclusive event invitations while supporting the Garden’s mission to connect people through plants to improve communities. Explore which Membership option is right for you at: lewisginter.org/visit/membership.
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Published November 29, 2017