Lectures and Workshops

Listed below are lectures, workshops and programs available to groups. Materials needed are listed under each program title. Lecture and workshop fees vary according to the type of program and the location. Please call 804-278-9006 for a fee schedule.

Slide Lectures

Materials needed: slide projector, stand and screen

Gardening for Butterflies and Birds - Learn how to attract butterflies and birds to your garden through proper landscaping.

Gardening with Children - Find out how to inspire and involve children in one of America's favorite hobbies - gardening.

Container Gardening - Discover the secret of container gardening from choosing the container and plants to proper maintenance.

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Landscaping - Learn from the mistakes (and successes) of others. Proper plant selection, mulching and pruning are just a few of the topics covered.

Demonstration Lectures

Materials needed: at least one 6' table, preferably two; trashcan

Garden Inspired Floral Designs - Create dazzling designs suitable for home entertainment and special events using materials from the garden supplemented by florist flowers. This lecture can be adapted for particular themes and seasons. Some of the designs will be given as door prizes.

Floral design lecture at Fine Art & Flowers,
Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, New York

Hands-on Floral Design Workshops

Materials needed: six foot work table for each two participants

Working with participants in a Christmas wreath workshop at Historic Christ Church, Irvington, Virginia

These workshops are custom designed for your group. The group will decide on their design theme and David Pippin provides all floral materials (flowers, foliage, Oasis™, tape, containers, etc.) needed to complete the project. Participants bring their own clippers; gloves and smocks are optional. Workshops last 1½ - 2 hours and are open to beginning and experienced designers. Minimum participants 10; maximum 25.

Children's Workshops

Materials needed: will vary depending on workshop topic
Garden themed, hands-on workshops work well for children (K - 5). Topics vary according to age of the children, and while workshops are designed to be fun, state Standards of Learning are considered when planning activities. Workshops can be held at school, church or in the home. They are ideal for the classroom, after-school or Bible school programs or birthday parties. Workshops last approximately one hour and a minimum of 10 children is required (and preferable no more than 25). At least one adult per 10 children must be in attendance.

Lectures

Agriculture in the Classroom National Conference
Children’s Museum of Richmond
Everson Museum, Syracuse, New York
Hahn Horticulture Garden at Virginia Tech
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Adjunct Professor, Horticulture Department
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, Virginia
Maymont Flower & Garden Show, Richmond, Virginia
National Children & Youth Garden Symposium
Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs, Piedmont District
State Arboretum of Virginia at Blandy Farm, Boyce, Virginia
Virginia Flower & Garden Show, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom, Facilitator and Consultant
Williamsburg Garden Symposium, Williamsburg, Virginia
Wood's End Designers' Showhouse, Roanoke, Virginia
Nuckols Farm Elementary School, Richmond, Virginia
Pearson's Corner Elementary School, Mechanicsville, Virginia
Pinchbeck Elementary School, Richmond, Virginia
Virginia Association for Early Childhood Education