The Latin Ballet of Virginia presents MILAGROS, a performing arts interpretation of the acclaimed novel MILAGROS: Girl from Away authored by Meg Medina, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature 2023-24 and NYT Bestselling Author. Meg will host a Q&A and book signing after the show! This event is included with Garden admission.
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Our 2024 Groovin’ in the Garden concert series kicks off on Thursday, May 30, with Richmond’s own Carbon Leaf, known for their alt-country, Celtic and folk-infused indie rock. The event also marks the band’s return to Garden; they played Groovin’ in 2010. Tickets go on sale to the general public on March 1 at 10:00 […]
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Shine a light on shade in this tour of Flagler Garden! As part of the Garden's 40th Anniversary Flourish celebration, Flagler Garden will have a stunning horticultural display that includes three-acres of shade plants. Under a leafy canopy, you'll learn to define classes of shade in the perennial garden and about the importance of trees […]
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Welcome spring into your home with floral designer Betty Ann Galway! With step-by-step guidance, Betty Ann will help you design a fresh floral tablescape to adorn your dining room table. While having fun designing, you will learn principles and elements of floral design, gaining an understanding of why components are chosen and how their placement […]
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For the month of June, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden celebrates Pride! We celebrate the diversity of all people, just as we honor the diversity of plants and ecosystems in our world. We invite and welcome people of all abilities, backgrounds, races, religions, ages, cultures, genders, and sexual identities as visitors, members, partners, volunteers and staff. […]
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From the time of early exploration, collecting and sharing newly discovered species has impacted our gardens and, in many cases, our ecosystems as “New and Unusual” plants spread beyond the garden gate to invade our natural areas. Today, few know of the struggles gardeners endured for centuries as they strived to move viable seeds and […]
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Join University of Richmond biology professor, John Hayden, for an exploration of all things herbaria. An herbarium is a collection of preserved plant specimens used for scientific study, among other things. Dive into the history of herbarium collections and the roles that herbarium collections play in the service of botanical science. Learn the art and […]
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Discover simple techniques to observe fireflies in nature and develop a nature journaling practice with Stephey Baker, local artist and avid urban gardener. Nature journaling helps you slow down, let go of the never-ending tasks on your to-do list, focus on the natural beauty of the world, and find a peaceful place within (even for […]
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Learn how to make your own natural, plant-based sugar scrubs and bath salts with Mary Murphy and Courtney Owens, a mother-daughter team from Wandering Cow Farm. Explore combinations of ingredients and learn why they are beneficial to your skin. Use essential and base oils, herbs, plants and minerals to create your own jar of sugar […]
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The world of succulent plants includes far more than cacti. Botanist John Hayden will introduce students to the morphological categories of succulent plants, i.e., stem succulents, leaf succulents, and caduciforms. Prominent families of plants that include succulents will be surveyed: Cactus family, Euphorbia/Spurge family, Crassula family, Dogbane/Milkweed family, Yucca family, and Agave family. Students will […]
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