Adult Programs
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...
Tranquility of Gentle Yoga in the Garden
Join us for a peaceful session of gentle yoga surrounded by the beauty of nature at the Williamsburg Botanical Garden. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life to relax, stretch,...
Cool Season Vegetable Gardening
Cool Season Vegetable Gardening in the Williamsburg Area with VCE Master Gardener Bill Dichtel Williamsburg's favorable climate and long growing season allows us to plant and harvest from spring through fall. Learn about cool...
Yoga in the Garden: Finding Stillness in Nature
In today's fast-paced world, moments of stillness are a precious gift. The Williamsburg Botanical Garden provides a haven where you can escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and reconnect with nature's rhythms....
Invasion of the Plant Snatchers
A stealthy catastrophe is happening in regional spaces that are suffering from the spread of invasive plants. VCE Master Naturalist Tracy Melton will tell you about large and small-scale invasive species removal projects. You'll...
Winter is Prime Time for Pruning
James City County Recreation Center 5301 Longhill Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesMost trees and shrubs should be pruned during winter while they are dormant to invigorate the plant and encourage new growth in spring. The VCE Master Gardeners Pruning Team will explain the right tools...
Suburban Residential Landscape Design
Location to be announced.This illustrated lecture by acclaimed landscape architect Gordon Chappell will feature a discussion on the dominance of the suburbs and their unique landscaping styles. We’ll consider how the typical lawn and foundation plantings affect...
Nature Photography with a Focus on Birds
Location to be announced.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, all of which...
Pollinators, Predators, and Pests: How Insects Shape Our Gardens and Forests
Location to be announced.Shawn T. Dash PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences Hampton University, presents "Pollinators, Predators, and Pests: How Insects Shape Our Gardens and Forests". Dr. Dash will take you on a tour of the...
Name that Butterfly: Identifying by Markings and Behavior
Location to be announced.The Williamsburg area is home to more than 90 species of butterflies, and in recent years, local experts have found species not previously recorded. Eleven families of butterflies come in a variety of sizes...