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.
The Extraordinary Osage Orange
Thursday, 10/23 from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Held at The Goode Family Visual Arts School
$20 Members | $25 Non-Members
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Discover the fascinating history and uses of the Osage orange tree in this special Garden Program at The Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Nancy Ross Hugo will explore its unique fruit, valuable wood, and cultural roots—highlighting how, by the mid-1800s, it became the most planted tree in North America.
Gates open | 5:30 pm
Optional tour led by Curator of Gardens & Grounds, Phil Riske, to view the Osage orange near the Museum’s boardwalk | 5:45 pm
Nancy Ross Hugo presentation | 6:30 pm
Refreshments will be available for purchase.
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Remarkable Trees of the Hermitage
Saturday, 11/8 from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Held at The Goode Family Visual Arts School
$10 Members | $15 Non-Members
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Originally designed in the 1920s by Florence Sloane, the gardens of the Hermitage feature trees that have been growing for nearly a century. Some of the oldest and most notable trees include our magnificent Live Oaks and the iconic Southern Magnolia on the back lawn, which dates back to the early 1940s.
Don’t miss this opportunity to view these historical trees amid their vibrant fall transition. Experience the unique remarkable trees during this guided walking tour hosted by Phillip Riske, Curator of Gardens and Grounds.
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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.
Past Garden Programs
The Full Story: Black Garden & Horticultural History
This free virtual talk was held on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 6pm.
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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!)
