Education & Events 
There's always something going on at the Garden! Seminars, workshops, plant sales, and other events happen throughout the year - check back frequently for the latest happenings!
Garden Walk Series - Free! No registration required, just show up! All start in front of the Peggy Lee Hahn Garden Pavilion.
Wednesday, September 17 12:00-1:00
Home Lawn Care with turf expert Dr. Mike Goatley
Wednesday, October 29 12:00-1:00pm
Tour the Utility Line Arboretum with Dr. Eric Wiseman
Wednesday, November 19 12:00-1:00pm
Plants that WOW in Winter! with Dr. Alex Niemiera
Fall Garden Seminars and Workshops
Pre-registration required. Simply print off the registration form (Word document or PDF) and bring it by or mail it in. You can also call Stephanie at 540-231-5970 and register by phone.
Digital Horticulture Photography Workshop with Robert McDuffie
Saturday, October 18, 8:00 am- 2:00pm
$35 general public/$30 Friends of the Garden members.
This course will cover the basics of digital photography. There will be time spent in lecture on the basics of composition and photographic techniques as they relate to digital photography. Participants should have a digital camera, as we will be shooting images in the Hahn Horticulture Garden and critiquing them afterward. In addition, we will discuss how images can be manipulated or improved in PhotoShop. Robert teaches landscape design in the department of Horticulture, and leads garden travel groups to exciting destinations the world over. His marvelous photographs grace the Peggy Lee Hahn Pavilion. The workshop is limited to 30 participants, prepayment is required.
Vermicomposting Workshop with Ellen Reynolds of Beagle Ridge Farm
Saturday, November 8 10:00-12:00pm
$30 general public/$25 Friends of the Garden members (price is per bin – families are welcome)
Vermicomposting-Learn how to compost indoors by making your own worm bin. Make an indoor composter with red wigglers who eat your garbage and create a fabulous organic fertilzer. Unlike regular composting this bin fits under your sink and since there is no odor, even company will not know you are composting indoors. The workshop is limited to 25 participants, pre-payment is required.
Holiday Wreath Workshop with Floral Designer David Pippin
Tuesday, December 9, 6:00-8:00pm
$50 general public/$40 Friends of the Garden members.
Make your own beautiful holiday wreath with the instruction of David Pippin, talented floral designer from Richmond. David will guide us through our creations using evergreen foliage cut from the garden as well as materials he will provide for us. The workshop is limited to 25 participants, pre-payment is required.