Discover a park that provided native plants for a unique set of botanical watercolor paintings and tour the historic garden of a Harlem Renaissance poet.
Edmund Frost, of Common Wealth Seed Growers, demonstrates how to harvest cucumber and tomato seeds and explains why seed saving can improve your garden. At Carter Farms, Michael Carter, Jr. displays crops from West Africa and explains how the agriculture contributions of Black farmers shape our food and culture. Amyrose Foll & Dr. Robyn Puffenbarger share gardening tips you can use at home.
Fall is the prime time for many birds to make their migratory journey south hawks, falcons and eagles are all visible throughout Virginia now. Migrating birds can be seen from parks, lakes rivers even your own backyard.
Water is one of the building-blocks of life, it nourishes us, our gardens and our world. Explore methods used to conserve water and control runoff. From rain gardens that beautify our landscapes yet replenish the underground water supply to flood control structures that protect communities, learn how to steward our most important natural resource.
Create a landscape that is both functional and beautiful as you learn how to achieve the goals for your outdoor space! From the sketchpad to plant selection take a closer look at the art and science of landscape architecture. Meet design professionals, explore their approaches for a variety of growing conditions, and learn why success in the garden begins with planning.