Included with regular Garden admission, free for members. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Staff Art Exhibition February 1 – March 28, 2024 Come to the Garden and see our talented staff's creations! During this time of the year, we want to showcase our Garden Team. Enjoy the varied artwork, medium, and expressions, get to know us […]
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Community Science events like the Great Backyard Bird Count are important sources of information as we look at global warming and its effect on nature. The next Great Backyard Bird Count is February 16-19, 2024, and takes place all across America in thousands of communities. Bird watchers of all ages count birds to create a […]
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Experience a weekend of orchids with the Virginia Orchid Society Show and Sale, Orchids: Let's Celebrate. Hundreds 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. The show is included with regular Garden admission. No cost […]
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We're grateful for our Garden members and celebrate them all year long, but especially in March! Not a member yet? Join today for free daily admission all year long, discounts on classes and in the Garden Shop, special member previews and extra benefits throughout the month of March!
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The daffodil show features hundreds of delightful prize-worthy daffodils and expert growers.
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Join RVA Tropical and Exotic Plants for an unforgettable Plant Swap at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden! Immerse yourself in a world of uncommon plants and plant products and discover the beauty of nature. The Plant Swamp is an event run by RVA Tropical and Exotic plants and it is only for houseplants. This event […]
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Interesting and unusual African violet varieties on display and for purchase (until supplies last)!
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Online Sales Have Ended Celebrate spring at The Big Bloom, a festive garden party on Friday, April 12. The adults-only (21+) event includes NYC-based DJ Illexxandra, fire performers, visual projection art, roaming entertainers and more. Food and drink are available for purchase; see menu below. This ticketed event promises to be popular with the likelihood […]
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Spring Plant Sale is rain or shine and is held outside in Parking Lot B at the Garden! No admission fee required; regular Garden admission to visit the Garden Friday, May 3 & Saturday, May 4; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Garden’s plant sales are among the largest in the region with more than […]
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Included in regular Garden admission; free for members Storytime is hosted in the Lora M. Robins Library every Friday and Saturday morning at 10 a.m. After reading two of our favorite books about plants, nature, and everything, there will be a craft activity in the Library that everyone can enjoy. Storytime is held outside the […]
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