May 10th, 2022
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 […]
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About Lydia Pearl
Lydia is a public relations intern at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and a sophomore at Virginia Commonwealth University, majoring in Mass Communications. She is excited to be practicing her writing skills while learning more about plants and getting involved in the Richmond community.
Apr 18th, 2022
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 […]
Read MoreMar 3rd, 2022
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 […]
Read MoreFeb 10th, 2022
Community Science
The Great Backyard Bird Count happening at the Garden on Saturday, February 19, 2022, is an opportunity for us to put on our metaphorical lab coats and participate in community […]
Read MoreFeb 4th, 2022
Local Artists Design Mailboxes for Love Letters to Nature
If you’ve been to the Garden recently, you may have noticed some mailboxes placed all around. Hand-painted by local Richmond artists, each mailbox is a spot for you to deliver […]
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