Dec 23rd, 2021
The Firekeeper: A Heartwarming Story
One thing I hear over and over again about Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights is that our staff are welcoming, friendly, and go out of their way to help visitors. It […]
Read MoreDec 8th, 2021
Picture Perfect: Community Partnership
The day was picture perfect. Vibrant fall colors and a clear blue sky provided the backdrop for a photo session with the Browder family. Their visit was the result of […]
Read MoreNov 9th, 2021
Kelleher Warming Fire
The universe works its magic in strange and interesting ways. I had just sat down on a bench in the Central Garden with Erin Kelleher to learn more about Kelleher […]
Read MoreOct 18th, 2021
Naturally Connected: GardenFest
This year’s Dominion GardenFest of Lights is all about how each of us is naturally connected to ourselves and each other. The theme for this year is “Naturally Connected”. Once […]
Read MoreOct 9th, 2021
Poems of Positivity
Each year we try to add something new to Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights. I mean we love our old favorites like the peacock and the maze, but it’s nice […]
Read MoreOct 6th, 2021
Saving the Glen Stream
A few years ago some generous donors gave Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden seed funding to save a stream. This unassuming stream, the Glen, cuts its way across Parking Lots B […]
Read MoreSep 29th, 2021
Turning Earth into Art: The Significance of Talavera Pottery
When I was a kid, my parents would take me and my brother to the local authentic Mexican restaurant for enchiladas, black bean soup and chile rellenos (my personal favorite). […]
Read MoreSep 15th, 2021
Recovery in Nature
Fall is my favorite time of year. The hot air of summer starts to cool to crisp, autumn breezes. The foliage takes on deeper shades of color. Trees start to […]
Read MoreSep 13th, 2021
Plant Seeds: A Seed Library
Right before the pandemic, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden started a Seed Library. It’s a place where you can “check out” and “borrow” seeds just like you would a book at […]
Read MoreSep 9th, 2021
Days of Reflection
We have all experienced a significant change in the 18 months since Covid appeared in our world. Some of us more than others, but none of us can say that […]
Read MoreSep 1st, 2021
Volunteers Making a Difference Gardening
“The Garden would be a jungle without them,” says Senior Horticulturist Elizabeth Fogel, the gratitude in her voice infused with respect and relief. “Or overrun with weeds, for sure. They’re […]
Read MoreAug 28th, 2021
Summer Reflections of Resident Artist Unicia Buster & Artist Alfonso Acosta
This past year has left many of us in need of deep healing. When all else seems uncertain, it’s important to remind ourselves of our deep and essential connection to […]
Read MoreAug 26th, 2021
Afghan Women’s Garden Beds
This blog post about the Afghan Women’s garden beds was written before the events in Afghanistan the week of August 16, 2021. The women continue to visit their garden beds […]
Read MoreAug 23rd, 2021
Pollinator DNA with Biologists from Randolph Macon
In a crime with no witnesses, investigators rely on forensics and DNA to figure out what happened. Turns out, pollinator science is not much different. For Randolph-Macon College Professors Drs. […]
Read MoreAug 20th, 2021
CVNLA: Central Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association
Elizabeth Fogel is a woman on a mission. As the new president of the Central Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association, she wants to make the group more relevant than ever. […]
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