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 farmers will share practical strategies for navigating an ever-changing industry, avoiding burnout, and creating a business that aligns with your goals and values. From identifying […]
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 landscapes whence they originate. Many great new hybrids being created to extend the daffodil season from early autumn into late winter, eventually connecting to the […]
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 Garden Center becomes a sanctuary this November, as Jodi McLean and guest sound practitioners create space to exhale before the season shifts into full swing. […]
Join 4-H, Master Gardeners, and the Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation for a magical morning in the garden! Light refreshments will be served. Children will get a new teddy bear, name the teddy bear, listen to stories, and plant a marigold to start their pollinator garden.
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 […]
This free online mini-conference features 10+ inspiring speakers sharing about why corn is a special being and is deserving of respect Corn (Zea mays, also known as maize) is a plant of great importance in many cultures and economies worldwide. However, corn is special for many reasons besides this plant's well-known productivity and corn's widespread […]
Bloom your crafting skills with this introduction to the wonderful world of crepe paper flowers! In this fun class, you'll learn foundational paper flower skills such as paper cutting, gluing, crepe shaping and wire wrapping that can be expanded to more varieties of flowers. The larger scale of these particular blooms is also friendlier to […]
