Home and garden event calendar for July 29

By: Patricia Row | Richmond Times-Dispatch
Published: July 29, 2012

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Calendar of events relating to homes and gardens.
Butterflies LIVE!: Butterflies bring living color to the conservatory daily through Oct. 14 during garden hours at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. Included in garden admission of $7-$11. (804) 262-9887.
Lewis Ginter Programs: Increase your gardening know-how with programs at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave.:

• Thursday: Organic Fall Vegetable Gardening, 5-7 p.m., $20-$31.

• Aug. 15: "Use What You Have: Vegetables" with David Pippin incorporating produce floral designs, 11:30-1:30 p.m., $40-$51.

Registration required for all classes. To register or for course information, visit www.lewisginter.org or call (804) 262-9887, ext. 322.
Williamsburg Garden Tours: Guided, themed tours in Colonial Williamsburg included with admission; some require reservations. (800) HISTORY (447-8679).

• Thursdays through Aug. 30: "Meet the Gardener," garden Q&A with volunteers, 10:30 a.m. at Prentis Store.

• Fridays through Aug. 31: "Gardens of Gentility," 9:30 a.m. visits to the Governor's Palace and gardens along the Palace Green.

• Saturdays through Aug. 25: "Through the Garden Gate," focused on historic and archaeological evidence used to re-create Historic Area gardens, 9:30 a.m.

"The Art and Influence of Japan": In-depth tour focusing on decorative arts and home furnishings inspired by Japanese and other Asian cultures, noon Friday at Maymont Mansion, 1700 Hampton St. $7; reservation recommended. (804) 358-7166, ext. 329.
Heirloom Tomato Tour & Tasting: Tour the Chesterfield Historical Society/Chesterfield County Extension Heirloom Tomato Demonstration Garden and taste samples of the fruit, 8-10 a.m. Saturday at the garden in Rockwood Park's community garden plot No. 1 (use Courthouse Road entrance). (804) 768-7311.
Saturdays in the Garden: Monticello's garden programs take place at 9:30 a.m. (unless noted) at various locations on the estate, Albemarle County:

• Saturday: Tomato Tasting, sample heirloom tomatoes (bring your favorites), at the Garden Center at the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center.

• Aug. 11: Summer Fruit Tasting, at the Garden Center.

Cost is $15 per session (unless noted) and requires registration. www.monticello.org or (434) 984-9880.
Pat Row