From guided garden tours to hands-on workshops, the Hermitage’s Garden Programs connect the community to nature through activities that highlight the estate’s unique landscape and foster a deeper connection to the environment.
Tough Love for Your Trees and Shrubs:
Pruning for Renewal, Rejuvenation and Structure in the Landscape
Wednesday, 02/05 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
at the Goode Family Visual Arts School
$10 Members | $15 Non-Members
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With proper pruning, trees live longer, shrubs are lush – not leggy, and flowering plants bloom more reliably. Arm yourself with sound pruning principles for young and newly planted trees as well as old overgrown shrubs that feel beyond your control. In this course, you will gain skills and hands-on experience from our Curator of Gardens and Grounds, Phil Riske, who has over twenty years’ experience pruning a diverse collection of trees and shrubs!
This program will take place indoors (1 hour) and outdoors (2 hours)
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Winter Woodland Tree Walk
Saturday, 02/8 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm
at the Goode Family Visual Arts School
$10 Members | $15 Non-Members
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Does trying to name the trees in your own neighborhood overwhelm you? Do not be daunted! Bundle up in your winter wear and explore the diversity of urban and native trees found at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Join Phil Riske as he leads you along our woodland trails and through our winter canopy. Discover which birds rely on these trees, hear intriguing stories and legends, and enjoy a cup of coffee while you are at it!
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All tickets and sales are non-refundable. Program admissions help support the mission of the Hermitage Museum & Gardens. We thank you for your purchase and support.
Tidewater Compost Kiosk
Did you know that over 50% of your trash set out at the curb is compostable? If you are interested in reducing your food and organic waste stream, Tidewater Compost and the Hermitage Museum and Gardens have teamed up to launch a Community Compost Drop-off Kiosk beside the new Goode Family Visual Arts School on 7701 N Shore Road.
Participants will earn finished compost bags from their contributions for their own gardening enjoyment! Give life to local waste and visit www.tidewatercompost.com to learn more about Tidewater Compost’s doorstep, residential, drop-off, and commercial composting services. (Chances are, they’re already composting near you!)
