Events & Workshops
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The Bizarre Bazaar | 49th Christmas Collection
Please stop by our booth and see us at The Bizarre Bazaar 49th Christmas Collection! We’ll have dried flower ornaments, dried flower wreaths, and so much more!
Our Exhibition Buildings are filled with fabulous unique gifts for everyone on your list! A beautiful holiday marketplace with 475 juried exclusive exhibitors and more than 100 new exhibitors only seen at The Bizarre Bazaar®. Located at the Richmond Raceway Complex with free parking.
Lifelong Learning Institute of Chesterfield Live Wreath Workshop (LLI members only)
Create a one-of-a-kind live wreath to showcase your holiday decor, all while supporting a local flower farm. Designer Conner Parrish of Blossoming Roots Flower Farm will guide you in using live evergreen materials from the farm to create a base wreath on a grapevine form. You are welcome to bring your own decorations to add while creating your wreath.
University Of Richmond Osher Live Wreath Workshop (Osher Members only)
Create a one-of-a-kind live wreath to showcase your holiday decor, all while supporting a local flower farm. Designer Conner Parrish of Blossoming Roots Flower Farm will guide you in using live evergreen materials from the farm to create a base wreath on a grapevine form. You are welcome to bring your own decorations to add while creating your wreath.
Lifelong Learning Institute of Chesterfield Fall Dried Flower Wreath Workshop (LLI members only)
Create a one-of-a-kind dried flower wreath to showcase your creativity and add seasonal flair to your fall or holiday decor, all while supporting a local flower farm. Designer Conner Parrish of Blossoming Roots Flower Farm will guide you in using dried flower material from the farm to create a base wreath on a grapevine form. You’ll add a variety of distinct dried flowers harvested from the farm and various seasonal decorations.
Lewis Ginter Winter Dried Flower Wreath Workshop
Create a one-of-a-kind dried flower wreath to showcase your creativity and add seasonal flair to your early winter or holiday decor, all while supporting a local flower farm. Designer Conner Parrish of Blossoming Roots Flower Farm will guide you in using dried flower material from the farm to create a base wreath on a grapevine form. You’ll add a variety of distinct dried flowers harvested from the farm and various seasonal decorations.
Lewis Ginter The Art of Natural Dye & Flower Pounding
In this course, you will have the opportunity to learn and practice the art of natural dyeing fabric like our ancient ancestors. We will start the class off with a visually interactive discussion about our deeply rooted history with nature and natural pigments. We will then shed some light on the current reality of the global dye industries environmental impacts and speak about how we are all capable of making a difference through awareness and education. The discussion will be followed by a hands-on eco-printing activity where the participants will have the chance to hammer dye plant material into a cotton tote bag to use as a reusable bag in their daily life.
Lewis Ginter Dried Flower Wreath Workshop
Celebrate the beauty of autumn as you create a one-of-a-kind dried flower wreath to showcase your creativity and add seasonal flair to your fall décor, all while supporting a local flower farm. Designer Conner Parrish of Blossoming Roots Flower Farm will guide you in using dried flower material from the farm to create a base wreath on a grapevine form. You’ll add a variety of distinct dried flowers harvested from the farm and various seasonal decorations.
Dried Flower Wreath Workshop
Celebrate the beauty of autumn as you create a one-of-a-kind dried flower wreath to showcase your creativity and add seasonal flair to your fall décor, all while supporting a local flower farm. Designer Conner Parrish of Blossoming Roots Flower Farm will guide you in using dried flower material from the farm to create a base wreath on a grapevine form. You’ll add a variety of distinct dried flowers harvested from the farm and various seasonal decorations.
Lewis Ginter Fall Plant Sale
Come visit us at the Lewis Ginter Fall Plant Sale.
One of Central Virginia’s most-anticipated plant sales. Dozens of vendors and knowledgeable Garden volunteers help you choose your best plants!
The Fall Plant Sale is held outside in Parking Lot B at the Garden (no admission fee or ticket necessary.)
Lifelong Learning Institute of Chesterfield Art & History of Pressed Flowers (LLI members only)
In this hands-on course, you will have the opportunity to learn and create with pressed flowers. The lecture will cover the history of this ancient art form followed by a step-by-step demonstration on how to professionally press flowers like a pro. Each participant will received their very own flower press to take home and will get to create one hand crafted pressed flower notecard as well. All supplies will be provided by the instructor for this course.
Honeybees 101 and Honey Tasting @ Agecroft Hall & Gardens
In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to take a hands-on deep dive into the sophisticated world of the honeybee and learn about how important they are for our planet. We will be passing around beekeeping tools and materials throughout the talk so that you can really grasp a better understanding about the material covered. After the talk, a honey tasting will commence where each participant will have the opportunity to taste 3 different types of local honey! Oh don't forget about your free jar of local honey to take home!
Led by Conner Parrish of Blossoming Roots
Get your tickets at the link below:
https://www.agecrofthall.org/events/honeybee-101-with-honey-tasting-workshop-with-conner-parrish
Honeybees 101 and Honey Tasting
In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to take a hands-on deep dive into the sophisticated world of the honeybee and learn about how important they are for our planet. We will be passing around beekeeping tools and materials throughout the talk so that you can really grasp a better understanding about the material covered. After the talk, a honey tasting will commence where each participant will have the opportunity to taste 3 different types of local honey! Oh don't forget about your free jar of local honey to take home!
Led by Conner Parrish of Blossoming Roots
Sign up on the link below:
Pollinators and Beneficial Bugs Workshop
In this course you will learn about the importance of native pollinators and beneficial insects in our backyards/farms. We will discuss how you can attract them via flowers and give them a place to live. After the lecture, you will get the chance to make a mason bee hive to take home to attract native bees to your garden!
Led by Conner Parrish of Blossoming Roots
*Suitable for ages 16+ or for younger teens with their family members.
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Pop up Plant Sale @ Carriage Hill Apartments
Spring Plant Sale at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden!
Come out and stock up on your pollinator plants, rare easy-to-grow berry plants, and pressed flower gifts!
Jujubee’s Plant Pop Up @ Jujubee’s Consignment, Antiques, & Gifts
Jujubee's Pop Up Plant Sale in Lakeside!
Come out and stock up on your pollinator plants, rare easy-to-grow berry plants, and pressed flower gifts!
Spring Plantfest @ Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Spring Plant Sale at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden!
Come out and stock up on your pollinator plants, rare easy-to-grow berry plants, and pressed flower gifts!
Herbs Galore at Maymont
Herbs Galore Plant sale at Maymont
Come out and stock up on your pollinator plants, rare easy-to-grow berry plants, and pressed flower gifts!
Buds & Brews Plant Market
We will be offering blueberry plants🫐, Blackberry plants, Raspberry plants, Hardy Kiwi, Figs, and so much more!
Don’t forget that a part of your purchase goes to pollinator conservation efforts🐝
Link to Learn More
Spring Bizarre Bazaar Show
We will be offering live strawberry plants🍓, blueberry plants🫐, pressed flower artwork, note cards, and pressed flower jewelry at the show!
Don’t forget that a part of your purchase goes to pollinator conservation efforts🐝
Link to Learn More
Locally Grown Dried Flower Wreath Workshop
Locally Grown Dried Flower Wreath Workshop
Create a one-of-a-kind dried flower wreath to showcase your creativity and add seasonal flair to your fall or holiday decor, all while supporting a local flower farm. Designer Conner Parrish of Blossoming Roots Flower Farm will guide you in using dried flower material from the farm to create a base wreath on a grapevine form. You’ll add a variety of distinct dried flowers harvested from the farm and various seasonal decorations. We’ll have cookies, hot cider and hot chocolate available (included) to snack on while you work on your wreath.
Hurry—the first two wreath workshops we offered for Fall 2023 sold out almost immediately, so we added two more wreath workshop opportunities. Reserve your space soon, as we expect these workshops to sell out too!
All programs are subject to change.
Registration
Pressed Flower Art: History, Pressing and Card-Making Workshop @ Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Pressed Flower Art: History, Pressing and Card-Making Workshop
In this creative workshop, we’ll dive into the history of the ancient pressed-flower art form. Each participant will receive their very own flower press kit and instructor Conner Parrish will demonstrate how to properly harvest, prepare, and press local flowers. Then we’ll get crafty by designing four pressed-flower notecards using flower materials from Conner’s local farm in Ashland, Blossoming Roots Farm and Supply. Each participant will be able to take home their flower press kit, pressed-flower notecards and will have the knowledge needed to create pressed flower artwork at home!
All programs are subject to change.
Maker Night: Locally Grown Dried Flower Wreath Workshop
Maker Night: Locally Grown Dried Flower Wreath Workshop
Create a one-of-a-kind dried flower wreath to showcase your creativity and add seasonal flair to your fall or holiday decor, all while supporting a local flower farm. Designer Conner Parrish of Blossoming Roots Flower Farm will guide you in using dried flower material from the farm to create a base wreath on a grapevine form. You’ll add a variety of distinct dried flowers harvested from the farm and various seasonal decorations. This fun and festive maker night will be hosted at the Garden’s Cafe. We’ll have cookies, hot cider and hot chocolate available (included) to snack on while you work on your wreath. Additional food and drink, including beer and wine, will be available for purchase throughout the workshop at the Garden Cafe.
Hurry—the first two wreath workshops we offered for Fall 2023 sold out almost immediately, so we added two more wreath workshop opportunities. Reserve your space soon, as we expect these workshops to sell out too!
All programs are subject to change.
Registration
Maker Night: Pressed Flower Bookmark Workshop @ Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Pressed Flower Bookmark Workshop at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens!
Join us for this fun and creative maker night, hosted at the Garden’s Cafe! Instructor Conner Parrish will kick the evening off with a brief history of the ancient pressed-flower art form. We’ll get crafty as we create five bookmarks using real pressed flowers from Blossoming Roots Farm and Supply, a local farm in Ashland. The bookmarks you make will be yours to take home and could make a wonderful gift for friends or family this holiday season. Food and drink, including beer and wine, will be available for purchase throughout the workshop at the Garden Cafe.
All programs are subject to change.
Registration
Fall Plantfest @ Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Fall Plant Sale at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden!
Come out and stock up on your pollinator plants, rare easy-to-grow berry plants, and pressed flower gifts!
OH we are also going to have a bouquet bar where you can build your own arrangement or pick up a fresh pre-made one too!
Flower Bouquet Bar @ Jujubee’s in Lakeside, VA
Local Flower Bouquet Bar
Want to make your very own flower arrangement with fresh organic local flowers from our farm? We are finally making that dream come true with our Flower Bouquet Bar coming up!
Bring a friend, make an arrangement, shop the store, and drink & eat at the local brewery and restaurants nearby.
Arrangements are priced per stem
Pressed Flower Notecard Workshop and Private Shopping @ Jujubee’s in Lakeside, VA
Pressed Flower Notecard Workshop with a Private Shopping Experience
What’s better than relaxing, getting creative, and privately shopping on a Wednesday night after work? Not much! Lol
$30 per person
Jujubee’s Plant Sale in Lakeside, VA
It’s planting season!🌻Come check out our booths at these wonderful events coming up!!
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Ashland Strawberry Faire
We will have pressed flower artwork, note cards, and jewelry available!
Don’t forget that a part of your purchase goes to pollinator conservation efforts🐝
(Cancelled due to weather) JuJuBee’s Plant Sale
It’s planting season!🌻Come check out our booths at these wonderful events coming up!!
We will have pollinator plants, berry plants, pressed flower artwork, seeds, and so much more.
Don’t forget that a part of your purchase goes to pollinator conservation efforts🐝
Lewis Ginter Spring PlantFest Plant Sale
It’s planting season!🌻Come check out our booths at these wonderful events coming up!!
We will have pollinator plants, berry plants, pressed flower artwork, seeds, and so much more.
Don’t forget that a part of your purchase goes to pollinator conservation efforts🐝