Classes & Workshops
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Upcoming Classes & Workshops
Floral Spotlight: Philadelphia
January 19, 2022
Fully online. Explore how Philly impacted Pierre du Pont. See designs that recall the city’s glass structures.
A Touch of Hollywood
January 20, 2022
Fully online. Bring showstopping floral design right to your doorstep, courtesy of two stars of the floral world.
The Wild Garden, Designed
Starts January 20, 2022
Four online sessions. Learn how we might consider programming a garden for beauty and success.
True Confessions of a Houseplant Serial Killer
January 20, 2022
Longwood at the Creamery. Explore the trials and tribulations of growing a variety of houseplants.
Growing Dahlias: Early Spring Preparation
January 26, 2022
Fully online. Learn the best approaches for spring tuber care, proper nutrition, soil preparation and testing.
Photographing the Winter Garden
Starts January 28, 2022
Learn tips and tricks for capturing the best winter images while keeping your equipment safe and dry.
Floral Spotlight: French Formal Design
February 9, 2022
Fully online. Explore the du Ponts’ trips to France and the influence of formal French garden design.
Landscape Design I
Starts February 16, 2022
Fully online. Learn about design processes, traditional landscape graphics, and sustainable landscapes.
Beauty and Life within a Cemetery
February 17, 2022
Longwood at the Creamery. Explore how horticulture brings beauty and life to a cemetery.
Sketching for Designers
Starts February 24, 2022
5 online sessions. Develop a foundation in field sketching techniques, including line, tone, and color.
Diversify your Harvest: Exceptional Herbs and Unconventional Veggies
February 28, 2022
Fully online. Explore edible plants that can add interest to your garden and plate.
Understanding Plants
Starts February 28, 2022
Fully online. Gain an understanding of the botanical system of plant names and how the plant kingdom is organized.
Botanical Art Master Class
Starts March 1, 2022
2 online sessions. Enjoy a live, virtual watercolor demo with RBGE’s Botanical Illustration Deparment.
Make a Big Impact with Minimalistic Design
March 8, 2022
Fully online. Utilize fewer materials and create negative space for impactful arrangements.
Advanced Floral Design I Virtual Workshop: Certificate Course
Starts March 11, 2022
Fully online. Learn the skills you need to spark your floral design creativity.
Annuals, Perennials, and Vines
March 21–May 2, 2022
Fully online. Explore a collection of popular plants that will add a burst of color and texture to your garden.
Houseplants, Succulents, and Cacti
March 21–May 2, 2022
Fully online. Learn how to identify, care for, and incorporate these plants into your home.
Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Nuts
March 21–May 2, 2022
Fully online. Learn how to identify popular (and tasty) vegetables, herbs, fruits, and easy-to-grow nut trees.
Floral Spotlight: Illuminated Fountains
March 23, 2022
Fully online. Add the movement of water and dynamic color into floral design.
Introduction to Floral Design I
Starts March 25, 2022
Fully online. Learn the skills you need to spark your floral design creativity. Includes online interactive sessions.
The Artist Dives into the Archives: Purple Primula
March 30, 2022
Fully online. Dive into our archives and create your own work of art of a rare and exciting plant.
Creative Containers: Sunny Spring Plantings
April 2, 2022
Onsite. Visit our new nursery production greenhouse and explore what makes the perfect spring container.
Spring Training: Beginner Digital Garden Photography
Starts April 5, 2022
Onsite and online. Brush up your photography game in this course designed for rookies.
En Plein Air: Stunning Spring Scenes
Starts April 6, 2022
Online and onsite. Begin with an online session on technique, then find inspiration in the spring season in the Gardens.
Trees Living Apart from Humans
Apr 14, 2022 at 6:30 pm
Fully online. Join author David Haskell to explore how trees are central to the network of life.
Trees Living in Cities
Apr 21, 2022 at 6:30 pm
Fully online. Join author David Haskell to learn how trees in cities contribute to human lives.
Floral Spotlight: Let’s Get Tropical!
April 27, 2022
Fully online. Join Brad Austin as he uses floral material from tropical regions in stunning displays.
Floral Design Basics
January 17–June 30, 2022
Fully online. Learn the skills you need to create beautiful floral arrangements in this self-paced course.
Floral Design Basics II
January 17–June 20, 2022
Fully online. Focus on contrast, proportion, scale, and more while building your floral design skillset.
Free Online Open Courses
The World of Plants: Exploring Horticulture
Now–October 31, 2022. Join our experts as they share their passion and insight into the World of Plants.
