The Virginia Orchid Society (VOS) is returning to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for their 2024 Show and Sale, Orchids: Let’s Celebrate! This multi-day event features hundreds of orchids on display […]
Read MoreOwning an orchid is an exercise in obedience. Both delicate and demanding, these exotic beauties with their elusive blooms are very particular about light, temperature, humidity, growing medium and even […]
Read MoreLewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s Adult Learning Program has introduced three new categories of classes and tours: Botany & Ecology; Beekeeping, Birding & Bugs; and Plant Play Make & Take Workshops. […]
Read MoreNature tosses a spray of scarlet orbs into the lackluster landscape this time of year, decorating the bare branches of Winterberry holly with much needed nourishment for local wildlife. Winterberry […]
Read MoreOne of the most underrated times to visit Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is during the winter months. While the tulips get ready underground, there are many blooms and happenings aboveground. […]
Read MoreWhile Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights has concluded its 2023-2024 season, throughout the weeks of the event I noticed that guests often asked about what goes into creating the show. […]
Read MoreThe presents are all opened, and the holidays will soon draw to a close. But the evergreen in your living room still has a lot to give. Here are some […]
Read MoreThe Garden Shop is an essential stop during any visit at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, whether you’re planning to explore the Garden or just stop by to see what new […]
Read MoreThe Richmond region is now home to the country’s best “Botanical Garden Holiday Lights.” This year, voters helped Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights secure the number one spot in the […]
Read MoreLewis 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, […]
Read MoreThe holly, mistletoe, poinsettias and pine we decorate with this time of year have their own backstories that tell of mythical beginnings and magical powers. We have been bringing evergreens […]
Read MoreDominion Energy GardenFest of Lights is back for another season of amazing light displays, model trains, warm winter beverages, meals with Santa, and riveting performances. When the days get colder, […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreHalloween is in the air and nature wants in on the fun, too. Here at the Garden, we have unique plants with weird characteristics, eerie habitats, and names that remind […]
Read MoreEvery year we celebrate all that fall has to offer at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with HarvestFest. HarvestFest brings food trucks, activities, and incredible performances from local artists to the […]
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