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08/15/2026 10:30 am to 08/15/2026 12:00 pm
(16-Adult) Explore the basics of plant identification in this hands-on beginner-friendly class. Learn how to recognize key features that help you identify common plant families in our public garden.
08/22/2026 9:00 am to 08/22/2026 4:30 pm
Discover the beauty and variety of begonias at this free annual show sponsored by the Potomac Branch of the American Begonia Society. Explore colorful displays featuring plants perfect for homes, terrariums and greenhouses, then shop a wide selection of begonias, including tropical and subtropical species. Free.
08/22/2026 9:30 am to 08/22/2026 10:30 am
(Adults) Enjoy a docent-led tour of the vibrant summer demonstration gardens. Finish at the Historic House lawn to enjoy delicious ices, served with toppings and garnishes.
08/23/2026 12:00 pm to 08/23/2026 2:30 pm
Discover the beauty and variety of begonias at this free annual show sponsored by the Potomac Branch of the American Begonia Society. Explore colorful displays featuring plants perfect for homes, terrariums and greenhouses, then shop a wide selection of begonias, including tropical and subtropical species.
Free.
08/29/2026 10:30 am to 08/29/2026 11:30 am
(4-Adult) Learn about the incredible migration of monarch butterflies. Search the garden for caterpillars and butterflies, learn about their life cycle, and create a butterfly-themed craft to take home. All attendees, including parents, must be registered for the program.
09/12/2026 5:00 pm
(Adults) Join us after-hours in the Horticulture Center. View the glasshouse tropicals in the light of the setting sun and peruse the art exhibit while enjoying a refreshing mocktail made with herbs grown at Green Spring Gardens. Then using a curated selection of preserved leaves and blooms, you’ll design your own delicate botanical piece while learning simple arranging…
09/12/2026 5:00 pm to 09/12/2026 7:00 pm
(Adults) Join us after-hours in the Horticulture Center. View the glasshouse tropicals in the light of the setting sun and peruse the art exhibit while enjoying a refreshing mocktail made with herbs grown at Green Spring Gardens. Then explore natural materials like woods and dried herbs, and learn how scent can evoke the feeling of the forest.…
09/12/2026 5:00 pm
(Adults) Join us after-hours in the Horticulture Center. View the glasshouse tropicals in the light of the setting sun and peruse the art exhibit while enjoying a refreshing mocktail made with herbs grown at Green Spring Gardens. Then discover the art of kokedama. Learn how to transform a simple plant into a beautiful moss-wrapped creation using soil, string and a bit…
09/12/2026 5:00 pm to 09/12/2026 7:00 pm
Choose between 5 p.m., 5:45 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. for a 30-minute workshop. Join us after hours in the Horticulture Center. View the glasshouse tropical in the light of the setting sun and peruse the art exhibit while enjoying a refreshing mocktail made with herbs grown at Green Spring Gardens. Then discover the art of kokedama. Learn how to transform…
09/12/2026 5:00 pm to 09/12/2026 7:00 pm
Choose between 5 p.m., 5:45 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. for a 30-minute workshop. Join us after hours in the Horticulture Center. View the glasshouse tropicals in the light of the setting sun and peruse the art exhibit while enjoying a refreshing mocktail made with herbs grown at Green Spring Gardens. Then use a curated selection of preserved leaves and…
09/12/2026 5:00 pm to 09/12/2026 7:00 pm
Choose between 5 p.m., 5:45 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. for a 30-minute workshop. Join us after hours in the Horticulture Center. View the glasshouse tropicals in the light of the setting sun and peruse the art exhibit while enjoying a refreshing mocktail made with herbs grown at Green Spring Gardens. Then explore natural materials like woods and dried…
09/19/2026 1:30 pm to 09/19/2026 2:30 pm
Join author Heather Schneider for a virtual book talk about the "Society of Magical Botanists" in the Evergreen Academy series. Discover the inspiration behind this whimsical story and explore themes of growth, resilience and belonging.
Presented in partnership with Kingstowne Library, this hybrid event can be enjoyed online or in person at…
