Leigh Crandall

Leigh Crandall is the marketing and communications writer for the Garden.

Mar 6th, 2024

The Top 40 Things to Do at the Garden

This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. To celebrate, we asked our staff and volunteers for their favorite things to do at the Garden throughout the […]

Dec 6th, 2023

Experience the Work of 2024 Artist in Residence Kyle M Epps at GardenFest

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is excited to announce contemporary, multi-disciplinary artist and educator Kyle M Epps as the 2024 Artist in Residence. A native of Richmond and graduate of VCU, […]

Nov 9th, 2023

Class Highlight: Conner Parrish and the Art of Pressed Flowers

The Garden is excited to have Conner Parrish of Blossoming Roots Farm & Supply in Ashland, VA, teaching several adult programs this season, including Pressed Flower Art on November 11 […]

Sep 27th, 2023

How to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month at the Garden

September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month, and we are excited to be offering several events for Garden visitors to attend and celebrate throughout September and October. […]

Sep 18th, 2023

Class Highlight: Debra Freeman on the Legacy of Black Herbalism

The Garden is excited to welcome back food anthropologist, podcaster, and writer Debra Freeman, who will be leading a new class on the Legacy of Black Herbalism at 6:00 p.m. […]

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: […]

Jul 24th, 2023

Creating Waterway

Last Friday was sunny and warm in the Children’s Garden and, for the first time, our young guests were able to keep cool with a visit to the brand-new, universally-accessible […]