As part of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's strategic plan, we are committed to implementing environmental best practices in our organization. Come join Garden Guide Susie Austin for a talk about the many ways we practice sustainability here at the Garden including conserving water, planting native species and recycling. Then enjoy a walk around the Garden […]

Let's explore an area of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden that isn't commonly visited by guests…the Garden entrance! Join Garden Guide Lorrie Lincoln for a tour of the area around the parking lots and the entrance ending with a visit to the Glen Stream. Learn about the trees and plants that beautify our entrance, influence our […]

Do you love trees and want to learn more about the role you can have in their survival? Come join Garden Guide, Lorrie Lincoln for a talk about the hidden life of trees and their importance in our ecosystem. Then enjoy a walk around the Garden to see our magnificent and beautiful tree collection. Meets […]

Venture with your Garden Guide Harriet Coalter to the Streb Conifer Garden to see the many varieties of conifers suitable for Richmond’s plant hardiness zone. The walk will include other areas of the Garden to highlight the varied shapes, textures and colors of conifers and how they can be used in garden design. Fees: Member […]

Native plants are a wonderful addition to the landscape for their adaptability, ornamental value and pollinator support. First meet in the Lab of the Kelly Education Center for the talk and then tour the Garden with Guide Lorrie Lincoln to see what native plants are growing at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and which ones might […]

Venture with your Garden Guide Harriet Coalter to the Streb Conifer Garden to see the many varieties of conifers suitable for Richmond’s plant hardiness zone. The walk will include other areas of the Garden to highlight the varied shapes, textures and colors of conifers and how they can be used in garden design. Fees: Member […]

Are you curious to know what really goes into creating Gardenfest at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and especially how the themed light forms are created? Join Garden Guide, Bob Lincoln on an excursion to the basement of the Kelly Education Center to see how and where the magic happens.  View pictures of the forms in various stages of development and hear how […]

Our conservatory is under major expansion and will close in March.  Take this opportunity, with Garden Guide Julia Cothron, to explore favorite groups of plants including palms, bromeliads, ferns, orchids, anthuriums and desert plants. See spectacular blooms that emerge in the winter. Learn how the plants were obtained and curated to develop the current botanical […]

Our conservatory is under major expansion and will close in March.  Take this opportunity, with Garden Guide Julia Cothron, to explore favorite groups of plants including palms, bromeliads, ferns, orchids, anthuriums and desert plants. See spectacular blooms that emerge in the winter. Learn how the plants were obtained and curated to develop the current botanical […]

Some of the most striking trees and shrubs we admire each spring flower before leaves appear on their branches. The biological term for this trait is hysteranthous and examples throughout the Garden include the redbud tree, witch hazel, tulip magnolia, apricot, cherry blossom tree, paper bush, japonica, and forsythia. Join Garden Guide Jeanne Hechler to […]