Oct 16th, 2019
Butterflies Fly to Tucson Botanical Gardens
It is a brisk October morning as I step out of my car and head for the Conservatory. I say “morning,” yet heavy shadows still blanket the garden, and I […]
Read MoreOct 14th, 2019
Yucca: A Nifty Native
Sea to shining sea: Yucca adapted across diverse climates and soils, from America’s arid deserts of the West to sandy dunes of the East … and nearly every Virginia county […]
Read MoreOct 2nd, 2019
Investigating Black Swallowtail Caterpillars’ Behavior
Recently we got a question from a visitor about his black swallowtail butterfly caterpillars. After visiting M&T Bank Butterflies LIVE! with his grandson, he decided to grow some parsley in […]
Read MoreSep 23rd, 2019
Native Plants of the James River: Native Art
Experience native wildflowers and plants in a new way by visiting the Lora M. Robins Library at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden during the month of October for a special show: […]
Read MoreSep 17th, 2019
Emily Herr Adds a Welcome Mural
The iconic view of the Conservatory and the Central Garden leading up to it immediately draw in visitors. However, hidden behind the Conservatory, an oft-overlooked treasure awaits. The Kroger Community […]
Read MoreSep 12th, 2019
Nature’s Vitamin D Helps with Grief
Taryn Davis’ prescription for grief involves a different type of vitamin D: dirt from the garden. She discovered the healing power of nature a few years after the death of […]
Read MoreSep 6th, 2019
Restoring Nature’s Relationships at Home with Doug Tallamy
Recently I had the pleasure of attending Dr. Doug Tallamy’s lecture, Restoring Nature’s Relationships at Home. It was hosted by Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s education department and I was moved […]
Read MoreSep 2nd, 2019
Coming Together to Feed Our Community
When people think of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, they often think of interest rates and bank regulation, but at the core of our mission is service to our […]
Read MoreAug 29th, 2019
Eco-Friendly Virginia Green Certification
At Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden we are committed to doing what we can to help the environment and our Virginia Green program is just a start. After all, our mission […]
Read MoreAug 20th, 2019
Plants of the James River — Native Plant Illustrations
The month of October will feature a special exhibit of botanical art featuring illustrations of native wildflowers and plants. The Plants of the James River Project, a group of botanical […]
Read MoreAug 13th, 2019
Companion Planting to Support Beneficial Insects at Lewis Ginter
The screams of a dozen middle- and high school-aged girls pierce the still air in the Kroger Community Kitchen Garden. I’m in the middle of a demonstration about beneficial insects, […]
Read MoreJul 9th, 2019
Bay-Friendly Gardening in Richmond Can Improve the Health of the Chesapeake Bay
Chemicals, excess nutrients and sediment are the Chesapeake Bay’s biggest pollutants. You may not live near the Chesapeake Bay, but what you do directly affects it – as does what […]
Read MoreJun 19th, 2019
What’s the Buzz? Pollinators in the Library
National Pollinator Week is a time to celebrate pollinators—like bees, birds, butterflies, beetles, and bats—and learn about ways that we can protect them. After you’ve flitted through M&T Bank Butterflies […]
Read MoreJun 19th, 2019
Purple Passionflower
Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), both handsome and hardy, is a native that frequents fields and fencerows across our state. A day in the sun The sun-loving perennial vine produces showy, […]
Read MoreJun 14th, 2019
Feed More Receives A New Herb Garden
The Garden is full of beautiful landscapes, blossoming flowers, art installations and small wildlife. It is beautiful year round and always offers something new to engage with. However, one of the […]
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