Wednesday Garden Walks - Free!
All run 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. - meet at the Peggy Lee Hahn Garden Pavilion. No registration required. Parking passes available at Pavilion for Visitors only. F/S must park in designated F/S spaces.

“Cool Conifers” with Dr. Alex Niemiera
Note NEW date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
12:00 to 1:00 p.m. FREE

Dr. Alex Niemiera will lead a fun and informative walk through the Hahn Horticulture Garden to check out the collection of conifers. From the grandiose stature of Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ‘Glauca Pendula’ to the cheery foliage of Thuja plicata ‘Sunshine’, we will look at all shapes, sizes, colors, and characteristics of some really cool conifers!

“Easy Indoor Plants” with Stephanie Huckestein Wednesday, December 16, 2009 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. FREE
Indoor plants can liven up your winter! Join Stephanie for tips on selection, care, and propagation of the easiest species! Meet at the Peggy Lee Hahn Garden Pavilion, then we'll head for the greenhouse!

Gardening Workshops and Seminars

Holiday Wreath Workshop with Richmond Florist David Pippin
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Make your own 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. $50 general public/$40 Friends of the Garden members—fee includes instruction and supplies to make one wreath. 
Must pre-register.

Hypertufa Mini Water Garden Workshop with Rachel Yungman
Saturday, January 23, 2010 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The talented Rachel Yungman will instruct this workshop on making a hypertufa mini water garden, each individually molded, approximately 12 x 18 inches with a small area for bog plants – you don’t want to miss this one! $45 general public/$35 Friends of the Garden members. Fee includes instruction and supplies to make one mini water garden.

"Murder in the Garden" with Peter Loewer
Cancelled, sorry!
Thursday, October 15th at 6:30 p.m.
Fralin Auditorium

Educator Workshops and Events

Project Learning Tree Workshop
Environmental Education Training for Educators
Monday, November 16 and Wednesday, November 18, 2009
5:30 – 8:30 p.m. FREE for educators Must pre-register and must attend both sessions.

To register, contact Stephanie at vtgarden@vt.edu or 540-231-5970.