Adult Programs
Bluebirds in Your Back Yard
Learn about the lifecycle of bluebirds from nest building to fledging and how to attract these delightful birds to your yard. Our speaker is Connie Reitz, current President of the Historic Rivers Chapter of...
Jump Start Your Spring Vegetable Garden
Veggies fresh from your own garden will taste far better than what you can buy at the grocery store. Learn how to start and establish a great vegetable garden starting with soil preparation and...
Planting Design for Gardeners
Learn how to choose and combine plants based on shape, form, color, and texture to design your garden from acclaimed landscape architect Gordon Chappell, FASLA *, who was the garden director and landscape architect...
Flowering Bulbs Beyond Spring
After daffodils end, there are many beautiful flowering bulbs that add color and interest to your garden beyond spring. VCE Master Gardener Mitzi Balma will tell us about bulbs that bloom in late spring,...
Your Brain on Gardening: From Flowers to Health and More
Ever wonder WHY you love gardening so much? Lorraine Lander, Ph.D. will explain what's really happening to your body and brain when you spend time spent outdoors. Lorraine is an avid gardener and life-long...
Wildlife Rehabilitation: the What, the Why, and the How
Wildlife Rehabilitator Deb Woodward shares heart-warming stories of caring for orphaned and injured creatures. Learn what it takes to become a permitted Wildlife Rehabilitator in Virginia and what you can do as a citizen...
Stormwater Basics for Homeowners
Stormwater Basics for Homeowners to Limit Erosion and Mitigate Flooding Every homeowner needs to know how to deal with stormwater issues that we face in our area. Learn ways to control erosion, prevent and...
The Mixed Blessing of Garden Insects
The Mixed Blessing of Garden Insects with Shawn T. Dash, Ph.D. There's a wild world of insects that call your garden home. Learn about the creatures that rule your corner of the planet and...
Bonsai – the Living Art of Nature in Miniature
Bonsai - the Living Art of Nature in Miniature The art of bonsai has a rich history and deep symbolic meaning for many cultures. Learn about the horticultural practices and design approaches to this...
Fresh Inspirations for Holiday Trimmings
Be inspired with new ideas to create unique holiday decorations with fresh greenery, herbs, driftwood, willows, dried flowers, and other materials from the natural world. Today's speaker is Robin Daniels, who operates a floral...
Plan NOW for Flowering Bulbs in Late Winter/Early Spring
May is a great time to plan a new bulb garden, or to consider adding exciting new bulbs to your existing landscape. VCE Master Gardener Mitzi Balma shares her best tips for next year's...
Nature Photography with a Focus on the Garden
Local nature photographer Jim Easton will cover aspects of creating a good photograph, including light, location, equipment and several of the important design elements of composition. His presentation includes stunning images, many of which...
Native Three-B Harvest: Butterflies, Bees and Bouquets
Join us as the Garden welcomes Peggy Krapf of Heart's Ease Landscape and Garden Design back to our Learn and Grow programming. Peggy's program will focus on the best native plants for your landscape...
Unveiling the Serenity: Yoga Amidst Natural Splendor
There's a place where tranquility merges with nature's artistry, where the gentle rustling of leaves accompanies each breath, and the sun's rays dance through lush canopies. Welcome to the ethereal setting of the Williamsburg...
Soil: It’s More Than Just Dirt
Soil is dynamic and not all soil is created equal! Learn how to foster healthy soil for successful gardening and ecosystem balance. Healthy garden soil is crucial for the success of plant growth and...