Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Habitat to Houseplants
A HISTORY OF INDOOR GARDENING & GREENHOUSE TECHNOLOGY

Join us for a journey through the fascinating history of indoor plant cultivation as we trace the global journeys of the plants that now fill our homes and greenhouses. From early plant explorers and glasshouse innovations to the cultural trends that shaped our love of houseplants, discover the pivotal moments that made today’s “indoor jungle” possible. Explore the newly expanded conservatory on as you learn more. Students will take home a plant typically cultivated under glass.

Fees: Member $47, Non-Member $58

All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact [email protected] or call 804-262-9887 x328 and we will make our best effort to help.

Register Member $47

Register Non-Member $58

Date:
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time:
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Event Details

All materials provided.  Students will take home a plant typically cultivated under glass.

Kaity BevenourAbout the Instructor

Kaity Bevenour is the owner of Parallel Nursery, a native plant nursery in Richmond VA that specializes in growing pesticide free, sustainable perennial plants from the Mid-Atlantic ecoregion. A lifelong plant enthusiast, Kaity is an ecological horticulturalist trained in both classical horticulture and conservation principles. Over the last ten years she has worked in the nursery trade & landscaping industry in both southern California and Virginia. As a certified Chesapeake Bay landscaping professional, she works to merge environmental considerations with horticultural techniques to create beautiful and ecologically inspiring gardens.

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