Please note: The Big Bloom will take place despite the rainy forecast and will still be lots of fun with the party moved inside. Join us for an adults-only evening of music, art, and beauty as we celebrate spring at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden! Immerse yourself in a world of artists, aerialists, dancers, and stunning […]
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Step into the colorful realm of a cutting garden with Conner Parrish from Blossoming Roots Farm and Supply! This exciting course will guide you through the art of preparing your garden beds with rich organic soil amendments, setting the stage for success. You’ll learn how to make your own fertilizers and amendments that are crucial […]
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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 Swap is an event run by RVA Tropical and Exotic plants and it is only for houseplants. This event […]
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Come explore some of the equipment making our THRIVE expansion at the Garden possible! Our partners at Hourigan Construction and CT Purcell will bring diggers for children and families to interact with. There will also be a special construction-themed Storytime at 10:00 a.m. Included with admission; free for Garden members.
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A terrarium is a simple but magical creation: it refers to any container—sealable or open-air—that contains soil and plants that can be maintenanced over time to help the plants flourish. In this workshop, instructor Jayton Howard (Horticulture Section Leader, West Section) will unearth the history of terrariums, including the story behind the first credited terrarium, […]
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Create a beautiful living succulent birdhouse with Melissa Tebbenhoff of Rusted Rabbitt in Williamsburg. Unleash your inner artist and join us to welcome Spring with this handmade wooden birdhouse ready for a living roof. Each participant will choose from a variety of homegrown succulents to create your living roof and will receive hands-on guidance along […]
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Join us for a delicious brunch on April 20! Following your meal, you can experience the Garden in full bloom, with thousands of daffodils, tulips, peonies, and Virginia bluebells lining our pathways. Visitors will also get to explore our new Homes & Habitats exhibition, with interactive art pieces displayed in iconic locations throughout Lewis Ginter. […]
Find Out MoreA farewell féte featuring the wines of Italy Our Vine to Glass seminar series will continue, but we bid buon viaggio to our moderator and sommelier, Jason Tesauro, as he embarks on a move to Verona, Italia. We’ll enjoy six wines, including a sparkling, two whites, two reds, and something sweet, spanning some of Tesauro’s […]
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In early March, spring creeps in. Fruit trees and witch hazels bloom on bare limbs and early bulbs emerge among the leaves. By April, daffodils, tulips and bluebells color the ground while viburnum and redbuds paint the canopy above. The blazing colors of rhododendrons and azaleas fill the space between. With warming weather, peonies, iris […]
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Learn how to propagate a tree through the plant propagation technique air layering. While growing a flower producing tree from seed or hardwood cutting takes years and has a low rate of success, air layering makes an exact copy of an existing tree that will flower this season. In this hands-on workshop you will learn […]
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