Hilaire Ashworth, PR & Marketing Intern, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Whilst wandering around the Garden last week I came across this beauty, that is budding despite the chilly temperatures. Edgeworthia chrysantha (formerly […]
Read Moreby Jonah Holland, Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Earlier this month longtime staff member Darlene Van Laan retired. Van Laan has been Volunteer Manager at the Garden for 11 […]
Read Moreby Jonah Holland, PR & Marketing Coordinator, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden We got a bit of snow last night, considerably more than is in this photo. Visitor Service staffer Laura Flournoy […]
Read MoreRichmond Cycling Corps, Richmond Area Bicycling Association and the Central Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association are making a difference in Richmond. Richmond Cycling Corps created a place where teens can be fast, wild and […]
Read Moreby Jonah Holland, PR & Marketing Coordinator, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Bark of the Chamaecyparis obtusa or Japanese cypress in sunlight. Look closely to see the Slow Dance sculpture in the background.
Read MoreDo you think students learn best when teachers blend science, social studies, language arts, and mathematics standards for authentic learning experiences? If you are an educator you can learn how […]
Read MorePhotos and text by Jonah Holland, PR & Marketing Coordinator, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden A winter walk in the Garden with our friends witch hazel and winter jasmine might just be […]
Read MorePhotos and text by Jonah Holland, PR & Marketing Coordinator, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden The Japanese apricot (Prunus mume) is trying so hard to bloom. You’ll find it in several spots […]
Read Moreby Laura Schumm, Interim Conservatory Horticulturist, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden The East Wing of the Conservatory always feels like a tropical paradise, even on a cold winter morning. Best of […]
Read MoreLast week I had the pleasure of meeting brothers Braden and Charlie Dolbec, young adults who come to the Garden as part of the Garden’s Vocational Program to gain […]
Read Moreby Jonah Holland, PR & Marketing Coordinator, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden I had an amazing time in the Garden last month with these fine young folks from Richmond Public Schools’ Chimborazo Elementary […]
Read MoreCongratulations to Toni Page who is our Grand Prize #GardenFest Instagram contest winner with this photo of her daughter Noelle enjoying Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights. We were thrilled with […]
Read MoreWe’d like to announce Gary McNutt as the January Volunteer of the Month. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden has over 600 volunteers and each month we take time out to recognize […]
Read Moreby Judy Thomas, botanical artist, fiber artist, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden class instructor I love working with fabric and fibers, and especially wool. Why wool? It is a natural fiber and has […]
Read MoreLaurel Matthew, Greenhouse Horticulturist, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden The Garden has blogged about goats, butterflies, blooms and bees … but never a panda! See ours, Cattleya White Spark ‘Panda’, blooming in the […]
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