Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Blog

Oct 30th, 2008

Some Thoughts on Trees

by Frank Robinson, Executive Director, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden You may have noticed an article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on October 28, about a moratorium on cutting down trees in […]

Oct 28th, 2008

Podcasting about Lawn and Leaf Management — What Will They Think of Next?

I love modern technology. How can you not love it when you can listen to a podcast on Lawn and Leaf Managment: “Leave” Them Alone, from the Virginia Cooperative Extension. Plus get added tips […]

Oct 24th, 2008

Marc Cathey: A Legend in Gardening, A Man Before His Time

Adrian Higgins, over at the Washington Post, wrote a nice piece earlier this month on Marc Cathey, former director of the U.S. National Arboretum, who died Oct. 8th at the […]

Oct 23rd, 2008

Gardening in an Era of Climate Change: Is the Sky Really Falling?

by Jonah Holland, PR & Marketing Coordinator, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden With Lewis Ginter gearing up to host “Gardening in an Era of Climate Change: Is the Sky Really Falling?” (Feb. […]

Oct 16th, 2008

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Strives to be Green

by Jonah Holland, PR & Marketing Coordinator, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Everyone knows that Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is full of green plants, but did you know that Lewis Ginter is […]

Oct 14th, 2008

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Featured in the News

Check out this great article from the Richmond Times-Dispatch about how Lewis Ginter is helping Virginia’s First Lady, Anne Holton, bring dried botanical decorations to an elaborate tree in the […]

Oct 14th, 2008

Henrico Extension Office Offers Master Gardener Class

Want to learn more about gardening? If you have Tuesday and Thursday mornings free, here’s the perfect way to become an expert: The Henrico County Extension Office is looking for gardeners […]

Oct 7th, 2008

Lewis Ginter's Tango in the Garden at Rose Fest a Success

by Jonah Holland, PR & Marketing Coordinator, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Oct 3rd, 2008

Rose Fest Celebrates the Opening of the New Rose Garden This Weekend at Lewis Ginter

by Jonah Holland, PR & Marketing Coordinator, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is hosting the opening celebration for their new Rose Garden this weekend. Have you been […]

Sep 25th, 2008

Flowers and Herbs of Early America Draws You in with Love-in-a-Mist

Please welcome guest blogger, Phyllis Laslett, who is the adult education coordinator at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. A little about Phyllis? The peaceful West Island Garden is her favorite part […]

Sep 19th, 2008

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Conservatory Photo Takes First Place in Local Contest

by Jonah Holland, PR & Marketing Coordinator, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden My Greater Richmond recently sponsored a photo contest all about our wonderful Richmond Region. This website is a great place […]

Sep 18th, 2008

Henrico Master Gardeners Host Henrico Harvest Fair

The Henrico Master Gardener Association will host the Henrico Harvest Fair, Saturday, Oct. 18th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Armour House and Gardens at Meadowview Park, 4001 […]