Join American sculptor and Washington gem Joan Danziger, along with Smithsonian Museum of Natural History chief entomologist Floyd Shockley, as we examine human history’s fascination, indeed its reliance, on the beetle. Danziger’s sculptures radiate the strength and beauty of these creatures in her ongoing exhibition “Beetlemania!” Dr. Shockley’s deep knowledge of the vastness of beetle […]
Use foraged materials to create dramatic images from nature. Join Marin-based photographer and printmaker Ben Davidson and photo teacher and artist Laurie Reemsnyder for a creative printmaking workshop using botanical material gathered from the garden grounds and Marin’s hills and forests. We start with a 20-minute “foraging” walk around the 11-acre garden, then head to […]
Join us to savor the poetry of the season, in this free gathering hosted by Jayne McPherson. Gardens have an essential and ubiquitous place in lyric poetry. The great poet Kahlil Gibran called friendship a garden, one where planted seeds are sown “with love and reap thanksgiving.” During this season, let's follow his poetic lead […]
On Saturday, November 7th, we’re celebrating the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum's 50th Anniversary with a day full of festivities. Tour the museum, see 3D bonsai tree visualizations, take part in family activities, and grab a bite from local food trucks during this free celebration. Activities are ongoing between 10 AM to 4 PM — […]
Discover the magic of indigo dyeing in this hands-on introductory workshop at Magnolia. Learn the basics of working with natural indigo as you watch fabric transform from green to vibrant blue through an amazing color-changing process. Along the way, explore the history and traditions of indigo in the Lowcountry, then create and dye your own […]
Virginia Camellia Society sponsors an American Camellia Society Accredited Camellia Show, November 7, 2026 at Norfolk Botanical Garden. The show is open to both experienced and novice camellia growers. Enter camellia blooms between 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Camellia Show open to public at noon after judging is complete. Camellia Plant Sale 10:00 AM to […]
Spend an afternoon at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens creating your own textile masterpiece. Using traditional indigo dye techniques and a rich extract derived from a humble green plant, you’ll watch your fabric emerge from the vat and transform into a signature blue right before your eyes. As part of our America 250 programming, this hands-on […]
Creating a successful flower farm is about more than growing beautiful blooms: it's about building a business that can thrive for the long term. In this panel discussion, experienced flower […]
The judged daffodil show promises a visual feast of otherworldly, autumn-flowering daffodils previously unseen outside of collectors’ circles—or, in some cases, the wilds of the southern Mediterranean and North African […]
When the days grow shorter and the year begins to wind down, there's no better time to pause for some self care and rejuvenation. The Studio at Marin Art and […]
