Gardening & Horticulture

Feb 14th, 2024

Orchid Care for Beginners

Owning an orchid is an exercise in obedience. Both delicate and demanding, these exotic beauties with their elusive blooms are very particular about light, temperature, humidity, growing medium and even […]

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Nov 30th, 2023

The Legends and Lore Behind Holiday Greenery

The holly, mistletoe, poinsettias and pine we decorate with this time of year have their own backstories that tell of mythical beginnings and magical powers. We have been bringing evergreens […]

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Oct 11th, 2023

The Mighty Oak Tree

At the apex of every arch, a keystone is laid. Large, wedge-shaped, usually proud and often embellished, its role might seem ornamental; in truth it is monumental. A keystone locks […]

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Aug 29th, 2023

All About Pawpaws

Nestled on the edge of the Children’s Garden, just across from the sand box, stands a tree with broad green leaves and clusters of oblong fruit growing from its branches: […]

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Jun 26th, 2023

2023 June Pride Blooms

June is an exhilarating month at the Garden as the summer blooms begin to blossom and we celebrate Pride Month! June is an incredible time to visit the Garden. Everywhere […]

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Apr 14th, 2023

Tips for a Virginia Butterfly Garden

A native Virginia butterfly garden is a great way to help pollinators. How can you support native butterflies? Plant native plants! Tips for Planting a Native Butterfly Garden Start by […]

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Aug 15th, 2022

Horticulturist — Day in the Life

When strolling through the Garden, visitors admire the gorgeous blooms and the vibrant foliage, but have you ever wondered how the Garden always looks so well-maintained? Some people may not […]

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Jun 17th, 2022

The Versatility of Snake Plants

Snake plants, sometimes called “mother-law’s-tongue,” are fascinating plants that thrive easily both indoors and out. Also, they make quite an impression! This summer, Senior Horticulturist Dean Dietrich planted a cultivar […]

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Mar 3rd, 2022

Houseplants

Becoming a plant parent is trendy, fun and has numerous health advantages to boot. Caring for houseplants has been shown to reduce stress levels and have a soothing effect. They […]

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Feb 20th, 2022

Orchid Love: Phalaenopsis & More

LeAnne Wingo works a full-time job, is a wife and is a mother to a busy 11-year-old boy.  Still, she somehow also finds time to cultivate and grow orchids in […]

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Feb 17th, 2022

All About Orchids & The Orchid Show

This year, we are thrilled to welcome the Orchid Show and Sale to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for the first time. If you are in love with orchids or any […]

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Jan 19th, 2022

Bonsai: The Art of Doing

It was a cold, January morning, and I was on the way to visit Gardens Unlimited, a bonsai tree nursery in Ladysmith, VA. The purpose of this trip was to […]

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Oct 6th, 2021

Saving the Glen Stream

A few years ago some generous donors gave Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden seed funding to save a stream. This unassuming stream, the Glen, cuts its way across Parking Lots B […]

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Sep 13th, 2021

Plant Seeds: A Seed Library

Right before the pandemic, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden started a Seed Library.  It’s a place where you can “check out” and “borrow” seeds just like you would a book at […]

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Sep 1st, 2021

Volunteers Making a Difference Gardening

“The Garden would be a jungle without them,” says Senior Horticulturist Elizabeth Fogel, the gratitude in her voice infused with respect and relief.  “Or overrun with weeds, for sure. They’re […]

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Jul 30th, 2021

Plants Safe for Cats

I’ve spent endless time standing in the plant aisles at my local hardware store searching for plants safe for cats. When owning a cat, finding plants that are non-toxic to […]

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Jun 17th, 2021

Planting for Pollinators

Something serendipitous happens when a bee or a beetle, a bird, a bat or a butterfly rummages through the bright bloom of a flower in search of food. Lured by […]

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Jun 15th, 2021

Native Bees, Bumble Bees & Honey Bees

Bees, bees, bees! Recently there’s been a lot of talk about saving the honeybees. Many articles explain the importance of honey bees as pollinators, and their declining numbers due to […]

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