Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 1st, 2012
by Kristen Ablamsky, PR & Marketing Intern, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Did you know there is a holiday, native to Israel, that celebrates a new year in honor of plants? It’s called Tu B’shevat (TOO-bish-VAHT). It’s sometimes called Jewish Arbor Day. This agricultural holiday began in ancient times as a way to keep track of [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 1st, 2011
by Janet Woody, Librarian, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden This is the second in a monthly series of things to do in your home garden each month of the year. You might think of them as chores … but why not think of them as opportunities to get some fresh air and make your surroundings look better. This is [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 7th, 2010
I learned a bit about the plants, vegetables, and joys of dirt. I learned what truly has to go into maintaining a garden of this size and that the team of experts that put there efforts into this garden daily, are normal people who have a passion for bringing this to the public. I learned that hard work is good work and is always worth it in the end. I wouldn’t give it up for the world.
Posted in No Child Left Inside: Restoring Nature to Early Childhood, Uncategorized on Feb 23rd, 2010
by Jonah Holland, PR & Marketing Coordinator, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden The other day, I was walking through the Garden and I saw the longest, cutest, snake of a line of children who were wide eyed as they followed Krissi, one of our educators, through the Garden. The Garden wasn’t in full bloom of course, [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 6th, 2010
By Jonah Holland, PR & Marketing Coordinator, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden One of the things I really like about working at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is that the Garden is always looking at new ways it can serve the community and its members while staying true to its mission of horticulture and education. Like nature, [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 16th, 2009
by Erin Wright, Children’s Garden Educator and Horticulturist Here is the inside scoop on what’s “Happening Now” in the Children’s Garden right now! Persimmon fruit in the Children’s Garden at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden The persimmons are still on the tree here in the Children’s Garden. The persimmon is one of my favorite trees because [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 24th, 2009
by Phyllis McLeod Laslett, Adult Education Coordinator I love tulips in the spring. I love them in vases and have never wanted to tame their twining, twirling habits as cut flowers. Their bright, clear colors and elegant shapes are so satisfying. I love watching Lewis Ginter’s spring tulip border emerge each April. So, who knew [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 1st, 2009
Lewis Ginter’s own, botanical illustration teacher, Juliet Kirby, has her art featured at River Farm, the American Horticulture Society’s headquarters, just outside of Alexandria, VA. The show, Eyes on Nature: Botanical Artist Bring Their Views to River Farm, will run though Jan. 4, 2010. In addition to Juliet Kirby, the show will feature work by [...]
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