Elevated Holiday Greens Join us on Tuesday, 12/12 at 9:30 am to design fresh holiday decor while enjoying mulled wine and light snacks. Each attendee will learn to assemble either a garland or a wreath. Bring a bucket of pre-soaked greens and ribbon if you’d like (there will be extra assistance with bow-making.) We will […]
Meals on Wheels One of our civic engagement initiatives, this program requires no special skill. Let’s make our signature small arrangements to brighten up the meals brought to seniors and homebound neighbors in the Richmond area. Bring your clippers and we’ll supply the rest! FREE
Candlestick Centerpieces Speaker: Kathy Ward Hands-on workshop. Kathy, a member of Salisbury Garden Club, Richmond Designer’s Guild, and an NGC Life Flower Show Judge, will show us how to make floral arrangements on top of candlestick holders. These impactful centerpieces will add a little height to any table setting and brighten up the dark winter […]
Bald Eagle and Osprey Population on the James River Speaker: Capt. Mike Ostrander Program. Capt. Mike Ostrander will present a program on the return of the bald eagle and osprey population on the James River. Eagles returned 48 years ago, after they were locally extinct or “extirpated.” Their comeback began in 1979/80 when a single […]
Winter Garden Prep with Sneeds Speaker: Sally Acors, Sneeds Lecture. Winter Garden Prep with Sneeds. Sally Acors from Sneeds will tell us how to get our gardens ready for a productive spring: what to trim back and when, how to fortify soil, and preventative steps to take to avoid pests. Sally’s thoughtful presentation will help […]
Container Gardening Speaker: Lisa Elliot Hands-on workshop. Lisa is a masterful gardener who designs custom planters for clients in the Richmond area. She will share ideas for getting our pots ready for the first days of spring and give us tips for juxtaposing different flowers and plants. Bring your garden gloves, a small shovel, and […]
White Flowers and Green Foliage Speaker: David Pippin, Floral Designer Hands-on workshop. As a former floral designer for The Executive Mansion of Virginia, David is one of our area’s most well-respected florists, known for both his horticultural expertise and creative designs. He also serves as adjunct professor at Reynolds Community College, where he teaches Floral […]
Landscape Design Lecture/field trip. Landscape Design. We’ll tour a gorgeously landscaped yard to see with our own eyes how to balance aesthetic and plant compatibility. This will also be an opportunity to learn about fast growers, blooms that thrive in our area, and more. Wear comfortable shoes; location details will be provided to those who […]
Designing Your Exterior with Interior Intentions Speaker: Muffy Jamieson Lecture. Designing Your Exterior with Interior Intentions with Muffy Jamieson. Muffy works in a variety of design capacities- both indoor and outdoor- and is known for her impeccable style and creativity. Muffy will inspire us to spot natural beauty tucked into our existing landscapes and demonstrate […]
