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SUMMARY:Central VA Iris Society Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Central Virginia Iris Society is back for the 2026 Show and Sale at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. \nDate: April 26\, 2026\nPotted Iris Sale: 10 am until sold out\, varieties listed on CVIS Facebook page\nIris Show: 12 pm – 4 pm in the Auditorium \nThis show is free to attend and is open to the public. Admission is required to explore the rest of the Garden. Show exhibitors are welcome; CVIS membership is not required to exhibit. \nTo learn more about the Central Virginia Iris Society visit their Facebook page. \nCome and celebrate these beautiful spring blooms with us and the Central Virginia Iris Society!
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/162016/
CATEGORIES:Plant Shows
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SUMMARY:Richmond African Violet Society Show
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Richmond African Violet Society for their 2026 show and sale. \nSaturday\nSale Hours are 9 am – 5 pm (African Violets and other gesneriads will be sold)\nJudging is 9:30 am to completion of judging (around 1 pm)\nShow Hours are 1 pm – 5 pm \nSunday\nSale Hours are 9 am – 4 pm (African Violets and other gesneriads will be sold)\nShow Hours are 9 am – 3 pm \nFlower show exhibits\, including designs\, are judged by accredited judges from the African Violet Society of America and The Gesneriad Society.  The show includes educational material along with knowledgeable members available to answer your growing questions.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/african-violet-society-show/
CATEGORIES:Plant Shows
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
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SUMMARY:Virginia Daffodil Society Show
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in welcoming the Virginia Daffodil Society as they present the 31st Annual Daffodil Show at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. \nThis show is free to attend and is open to the public. Admission is required to explore the rest of the Garden. Show exhibitors are welcome; VDS membership is not required to exhibit. \nThis show will be held in the Kelly Education Center. The dates and times are: \nSaturday\, March 21st 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nSunday\, March 22nd\, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm \nExhibitors are welcome to bring daffodils\, as well as daffodil photography. Entry submission timelines are as follows: \n\nFriday\, March 20th\, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm\nSaturday\, March 21st\, 7:00 am – 10:00 am\n\nFor any questions\, please email vdsdaffshow@gmail.com and follow our facebook page!
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/162006/
CATEGORIES:Plant Shows
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SUMMARY:VIRGINIA ORCHID SHOW AND SALE
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Virginia Orchid Society in presenting the 2026 “Symphony of Orchids” Orchid Show and Sale at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. \nDATE & TIME\nFriday\, Feb. 27th: 1 – 5 PM\, Vendor Sales this day: 10 AM – 5 PM\nSaturday\, Feb. 28th: 9 AM – 5 PM\nSunday\, Mar. 1: 9 AM – 3 PM \nThe orchid displays will be in the Garden Cafe inside the Robins Visitor Center\, the sales and lectures in Kelly Education Center\, and the art exhibit in the gallery of Robins Visitor Center. \nThis is an American Orchid Society (AOS)–sanctioned show\, featuring AOS-judged competition exhibits from visiting societies\, along with orchid sales\, orchid-inspired artwork\, educational presentations\, and more. \nSEE EXHIBITS OF AWARD-WINNING ORCHIDS!\nAt the heart of the 2026 VOS Orchid Show are competition exhibits judged by the American Orchid Society\, where some of the finest orchids on display are evaluated by accredited judges. These exhibits showcase exceptional blooms\, striking forms\, and expert growing skill. Visitors have a chance to see award-worthy orchids up close and learn what truly sets the best plants apart. \nDisplays will be presented by these visiting orchid societies: \n\nBlue Ridge Orchids Society\nCharlottesville Orchid Society\nNational Capital Orchid Society\nPeninsula Orchid Society\nTidewater Orchid Society\nTriangle Orchid Society\n\nBUY ORCHIDS FROM TRUSTED VENDORS!\nVirginia Orchid Society Member Sales – Our own VOS members present their home-grown orchids and other plants\, supplies\, and books!\nJ&L Orchids – beautiful flowers – 10% discount for pre-orders made on their website by Tuesday\, February 24 at 7 p.m.\n580Pottery – Handcrafted hanging and self-watering planters.\nArt by Karolyn Hawthorne: Local jewelry artist – Facebook & Instagram\nChadwick & Son Orchids – Richmond’s premier orchid supplier.\nOrchid Classics – Classic\, beautiful orchid species.\nTen Shin Gardens – Exotic and classic orchids from Taiwan.\nWoodstream Orchids – MD orchid growers focused on Paphs and Phrags.\nQuarter Acre Orchids – Orchid supplies from clear pots to potting mediums. \nFree admission to orchid sale. If you wish to visit inside the Garden\, you must pay admission.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/virginia-orchid-show-sale/
CATEGORIES:Plant Shows
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SUMMARY:Richmond Area Daylily Society Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:Come see hundreds of unique daylilies at their finest during the Richmond Area Daylily Society (RADS) Show and Sale! Join us to see this unique bloom in an array of colors\, shapes and sizes available for sale. \nSave
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/richmond-daylily-society-show-sale/
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SUMMARY:Richmond Rose Society Show
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy displays of specimen roses and get advice from consulting experts at the rose show! \n 
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/richmond-rose-society-show/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family,Plant Shows
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SUMMARY:Central Virginia Iris Society Show & Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Central Virginia Iris Society is coming to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden! Celebrate these beautiful spring blooms with us.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/central-virginia-iris-society-show-sale/
CATEGORIES:Plant Shows
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SUMMARY:Richmond African Violet Society Show & Sale
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Richmond African Violet Society Show & Sale to discover interesting and unusual African violet varieties\, both on display and for purchase (while supplies last)! You can also expect to see floral arrangements using African violets\, such as underwater arrangements\, terrariums\, and natural plantings\, and meet knowledgeable growers who can answer questions and provide resources to enhance your growing experience. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/richmond-african-violet-sale/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family,Plant Shows
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SUMMARY:Virginia Orchid Society Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:Experience a weekend of orchids with the Virginia Orchid Society Show and Sale\, A Taste for Orchids \nHundreds of Orchids on display and for sale\, attend free lectures for beginners as well as experienced growers\, people’s choice award for best orchid display\, orchid vendors and more. \nThere is no cost to attend the sale and lectures.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/orchid-show/
CATEGORIES:Events,Plant Shows
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230130
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SUMMARY:KNITORIOUS M.E.G.: Lovers Lane
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, January 30 – Friday\, March 31\, 2023\nIncluded with Regular Garden admission and Free for Members \nExperience an installation by Richmond’s own yarn bomber Knitorious M.E.G. in her first garden exhibition. Come take a stroll down Lovers Lane and enjoy the yarny web that she has spun for us. Using her vibrant yarn to contrast with the starkness of winter beauty in our perennial garden\, Knitorious M.E.G. has created a space for both lovers and lovers of love alike. \n 
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/knitorious-m-e-g-lovers-lane/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Plant Shows
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SUMMARY:Bonsai Take Flight: Ancient Traditions Come Alive
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 29 – Sunday\, February 26\, 2023\nIncluded with Regular Garden admission and Free for Members \nPlease note: The Garden Member Preview on Saturday\, January 28\, from 5 – 8 p.m. is sold out. \n \nExplore the art and wonder of Bonsai with a unique opportunity to view specimen pieces from private collections including conifer\, deciduous and tropical trees. The display includes yamadori (trees collected from the wild) and urbandori (trees collected from urban settings) as well as imports from fine nurseries across Asia and America. On view will be trees that have been under cultivation for more than 30 years with ages that range well over 100 years old. The exhibition includes about 25 specimens at any given time and with new selections weekly\, so visit often to see the full display! \nThe exhibit showcases the work of Todd Stewart and Bob Chilton\, two leading bonsai experts from Gardens Unlimited. The pair are nationally known for their bonsai and have exhibited at venues including the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington\, D.C. \nPhotos: Tim Snyder Photography Inc.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/bonsai/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
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SUMMARY:Garden Club of Virginia's  Daffodil Day
DESCRIPTION:Daffodil Day: The British are Coming\nJoin Garden Club of Virginia members and fellow daffodil enthusiasts for Daffodil Day at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Join Garden Club of Virginia members and fellow daffodil enthusiasts at the 88th annual Daffodil Day. This event has become one of the nation’s largest daffodil shows featuring award-winning daffodil specimens\, spectacular floral arrangements and eye-catching photography. This year’s theme\, “The British are Coming!\,” is a prelude to an upcoming GCV sponsored flower demonstration featuring famed London-based floral designer Paula Pryke that will take place May 12\, 2022\, at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Hosted by the Garden Club of Virginia and the American Daffodil Society. \n 
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/daffodil-day/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Plant Shows
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