Dominion 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 […]
Read MoreWatching the leaves turn in autumn is something I have looked forward to every year since I was a child. Growing up in Richmond, I loved seeing the city transform […]
Read MoreAt the apex of every arch, a keystone is laid. Large, wedge-shaped, usually proud and often embellished, its role might seem ornamental; in truth it is monumental. A keystone locks […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to supporting native butterflies in your area, what you choose to plant in your garden can go a long way! As the coordinator for M&T Bank Butterflies […]
Read MoreSeptember 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. […]
Read MoreThe 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. […]
Read MoreSunny days in the Garden are certainly beautiful, but some of my favorite times here have been on drizzly mornings or overcast afternoons, when there are fewer crowds, and the […]
Read MoreSummer is coming to an end, and that means it’s time for one of the most popular fall plant events in Central Virginia: Lewis Ginter’s Fall Plant Sale! This year’s […]
Read MoreNestled 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: […]
Read MoreThe Garden is romantic and picturesque no matter the season, and while it’s known as one of the top wedding venues in Richmond, it’s also a fantastic place for a […]
Read MoreEven if you’re unfamiliar with workforce development, you might remember Dr. Oliver Sacks, a renowned neurologist, who was best known for his writing, including the book Awakenings, his account of […]
Read MoreGoing to the library is one of the fondest memories I have of my elementary school years. The nostalgia I feel when walking past children’s books is unmatched, and for […]
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