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Tips for Finding Zen in Nature

In the everyday hustle and bustle of life, it’s easy to lose track of the last time you took a step back and relaxed. But it’s essential to do so […]

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 […]

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 […]

Helping Monarchs by Building Habitats

Pollinators are essential for our survival because they sustain our ecosystems by helping plants reproduce. Their role is sometimes underestimated by humans who may not realize that pollinators are also […]

Herbal Remedies Explored

What comes to mind when you think of the phrase “herbal remedy?” What herbal remedies did your family pass down to you? Nitika Achalam began Herbalism 101: History of Tisanes […]

Memories of the Garden

Growing up in Richmond, I used to visit Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in the summertime with my aunt and younger cousins. Years later, I returned to the Garden as a […]

Pride Blooms with Color

Hospitality, one of the Garden’s five core values, means that we celebrate people from different backgrounds and walks of life and we embrace them wholeheartedly. On a simpler level, hospitality […]

Volunteers are Vital at Spring Plantfest

Have you been to the famous spring plant sale dubbed Spring PlantFest? This fun and family-friendly event is a hit year after year because of our volunteers! Did you know […]

Volunteer Appreciation:
Mariette Norbom

“Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization,” says Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden President and CEO Brian Trader.  Volunteer Appreciation Week begins today and we are celebrating by telling the story […]

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 […]