""THE HOUSE THAT POPE BUILT": Architectural historian Chris Novelli leads a tour of the mansion that generations of Richmonders have called the Branch House. Designed in 1919 by New York architect John Russell Pope for the John Kerr Branch family, it is now the Virginia Center for Architecture. Tour begins at 2 p.m. today at the house, 2501 Monument Ave., and repeats with guide Dennis Halloran next Saturday at the same hour. $5-$10; reservation requested. (804) 644-3041, ext. 100."

"59TH ANTIQUES FORUM: Colonial Williamsburg brings together curators, conservators, collectors and other experts for "The Arts of the American South," tomorrow through Thursday at the Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg. $550; $75-$115 for optional classes, workshops and bus tours; registration required. www.Colonial Williamsburg.org/conted or (800) 603-0948."

"ATTRACT WILDLIFE: Carol Heiser of the Virginia Non-Game Fund gives a talk on "Planting for Wildlife" for a Richmond Horticultural Association program, 1 p.m. Monday at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden education building, 1800 Lakeside Ave. (804) 272-2663."

"LEWIS GINTER PROGRAMS: Increase your gardening know-how with special events and programs at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave.:"

"Ginter in the Morning guided wintertime walk, 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, $14 (free to members)."

"Ikebana of Richmond Ruby Anniversary, 40th anniversary exhibition of flower arrangements from four schools of Japanese flower arranging and a moss garden display, during garden hours Thursday through Feb. 14, included in garden admission."

"Valentine's Display in the Conservatory, daily during garden hours Thursday through
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