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  • Composting: Decomposition and Making Room for Growth

    Composting
    DECOMPOSITION AND MAKING
    ROOM FOR GROWTH

    1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

    In natural systems, decomposition is an important part of the circle of life. It is the mechanism by which dead, complex, organic matter is broken down into simpler compounds. Composting mimics the natural process of decomposition using four, main components. In this lesson, we embrace the decomposition process as we explore our own unique compost […]

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  • Plants Cuisine and Culture Webinar Series: Native American Cuisine with Sean Sherman

    Plants, Cuisine and Culture
    NATIVE AMERICAN CUISINE WITH SEAN SHERMAN

    1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

    Plants are intimately linked to our cultural identities and food traditions. Plants tell us where we are, and who we are in how we use them to feed ourselves. When we migrate, we carry our culture and cuisine with us. In this series, renowned chefs, culinary historians, and authors from cultures around the world discuss […]

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  • Succulent Wreath

    LIVING WREATHS
    with Succulents

    1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

    Create a unique living wreath for winter with Melissa Tebbenhoff of Rusted Rabbitt in Williamsburg. Using air plants and exotic succulents of your choice create a living work of art to perk up your winter. Melissa guides you through the process of designing your wreath with an assortment of live plants and dried flowers. Your creation will […]

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  • Bonsai exhibit, Image by Tim Snyder

    Bonsai Take Flight
    ANCIENT TRADITIONS COME ALIVE

    1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

    Sunday, January 29 - Sunday, February 26, 2023 Included with Regular Garden admission and Free for Members Please note: The Garden Member Preview on Saturday, January 28, from 5 – 8 p.m. is sold out. Explore the art and wonder of Bonsai with a unique opportunity to view specimen pieces from private collections including conifer, […]

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  • heart shaped hands expressing gratitude outside conservatory in front of sunset
    Featured

    LOVE,
    THE GARDEN

    1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

    Love, the Garden is a seasonal Garden-wide experience throughout the months of February and March. Enjoy bonsai, orchids, and a yarn bombing installation, all included with regular Garden admission and free for members. We invite you to connect with nature during the winter months as we gear up for an abundant spring. Included with regular […]

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  • KNITORIOUS M.E.G.
    LOVERS LANE

    1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

    Monday, January 30 - Friday, March 31, 2023 Included with Regular Garden admission and Free for Members Experience 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 […]

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  • Cocktails You'll Fall in Love with

    GARDEN TO GLASS:
    Cocktails You'll Fall In Love With

    1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

    Inspired by the theme Love, the Garden, local mixologist Beth Dixon demonstrates how to create three delicious love-themed craft cocktails. Bring a special someone and join Beth as she brings the garden to your glass with Bitter Hearts Know Better, Between the Sheets cocktail and a Very Sexy Martini. During the demo, sip samples of […]

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  • Herbalism 101: Oils, Salves, & Topicals

    HERBALISM 101
    OILS, SALVES, & TOPICALS

    1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

    This interactive lecture explores medicinal plants to create beneficial oils and salves for a variety of uses. Receive an explanation of the pros and cons of different types of carriers and processes. In this hands-on workshop we will formulate an herbal salve together and each participant will be able to take a container home with […]

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  • Seasonal Garden Tour February

    SEASONAL GARDEN TOUR
    FEBRUARY

    1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

    Enhance your understanding and appreciation of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with this specialized garden tour featuring seasonal aspects of the collection.  Come dressed for the weather and touring the Garden.

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  • Soils, Part 1 - the Properties of Soil and Life in the Soil

    SOILS, PART 1:
    PROPERTIES OF SOIL AND LIFE IN THE SOIL

    1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

    Learn about the life under your feet in this three-part series. In this class, instructor Karin Stretchko discusses the physical properties of soil, and explains that soil is far from inert, hosting a myriad of chemical and life processes. Parts 2 and 3 cover organic matter, sustainable gardening, pH, fertilization and plant nutrition. Take one […]

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