Feb 1st, 2016
Spring-like Day & Blooms
We lucked out on this first day of February with a not very winter-like day. I went for a walk to see what was in bloom. Not only were there […]
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About Jonah Holland
Jonah Holland is Digital Content Manager at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, where she has worked for 14 years overseeing social media, the blog, and the website. She is also a mom, yogi, open water swimmer, gardener, and seeker. She's been known to go for a walk in the Garden and come back with hundreds of plant photos, completely inspired to write her next blog post.
Jan 23rd, 2016
GardenFest Instagram Winners
Congratulations to this year’s #GardenFest Instagram contest finalists! We had hundreds of photo submissions, and as usual, competition was fierce. We love to see Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights through your […]
Read MoreJan 21st, 2016
Preparing Plants for Snow
Got your bread and milk? Now it’s time to prepare your plants for the snow storm. Here are some tips from our horticulturists: If you have a tree or plant […]
Read MoreDec 30th, 2015
Trees Blooming in December?
I spent my Christmas this year in shorts and a T-shirt, sweating, and wishing it felt more like the cold Christmas weather I’m used to. Granted I was in Savannah, […]
Read MoreDec 22nd, 2015
Happy Winter Solstice
Today we mark the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, a time of celebration and reflection for many. With the shortest day also comes the longest night. In […]
Read MoreDec 20th, 2015
Bananas Growing in RVA?
Every week or two, depending on the season, and how much the blooms at the Garden are changing, we publish Bright Spots, a listing of many of the highlights you’ll want […]
Read MoreDec 16th, 2015
Love + Hard Work = Inspiration
Inspiration: The vital life force that adds meaning to everything we do. It sneaks up on us sometimes in unexpected places. A few weeks ago, I found it in a total […]
Read MoreDec 7th, 2015
Dominion GardenFest of Lights
‘Tis the season! Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights in full swing now. We’ve been sharing photos like crazy on Facebook and Instagram. Have you been by for a visit yet? […]
Read MoreDec 3rd, 2015
H2Whoa! Fish Facts
You know the theme of this year’s Dominion GardenFest of Lights is H2Whoa!, but did you know that the Garden uses rainwater for most of its irrigation needs? We love […]
Read MoreNov 25th, 2015
Preview Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights: H2Whoa!
This year’s Dominion Energy GardenFest H2Whoa! is turning out to be quite a show. Holiday lights are only part of the fun. Here’s a few sneak peek photos, courtesy of Garden Member […]
Read MoreNov 20th, 2015
Nighttime Light Painting
When my coworker, horticulturist Laurie McMinn, came up to me raving about a “Light Painting class” she took here at the Garden, at first I thought she was talking about […]
Read MoreNov 17th, 2015
A Timeless Botanical Garden
How do you know you are a truly timeless botanical garden? That’s easy: when a 10-year-old chooses you for her time capsule project, of course! Gretchen Gregor, age 10, a […]
Read MoreNov 13th, 2015
DIY Fish Decorations
One of the most common questions we get at Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights is “How do you make those creative decorations?” It’s no secret that we are rich in […]
Read MoreNov 9th, 2015
Congratulations #Bflies Instagram Contest Winners
The results are in! Congratulations to our Butterflies LIVE! #Bflies Instagram Contest finalists and winners. This year we segmented our contest into three categories, a grand prize winner, a People’s Choice Award […]
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