Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Next Steps Watercolor Endeavors
2025-04-09 09:30 - 2025-04-30 12:30 (America/New_York)
Have you taken one, (or more!!) of the beginning watercolor classes? Learn new tips, techniques, and tricks. Build on the skills you have acquired. Always inspired by the Garden, you will experiment with color, try new brush techniques, and play with some new media. All supplies will be provided and the materials are also “next steps”! The only expectation is that you are familiar with the most basic techniques which have been introduced in the beginning classes. I am excited to see you and to approach watercolor painting with a creative spirit!
Fees: Member $127, Non-Member $153
All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact MeganC@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

Introduction to Botanical Drawing I
2025-04-10 10:00 - 2025-05-08 15:30
This class is designed to provide foundational drawing skills and inspire a sense of wonder and connection to the natural world. Any age can learn to draw. Marks on paper are all a drawing is. Marks can be made on paper by anyone. Despite this, not everyone takes the time to learn how to draw. It isn’t easy to develop drawing skills without spending a lot of time drawing. This class provides time, motivation and inspiration for you to draw. Learn to think like an artist, get curious, ask questions, and play— all while learning how to draw. We start with an overview of botanical art and learn about the benefits drawing provides for the brain and our physiology. Drawing habits and dealing with the inner critic are also discussed. Using pencil marks on paper, participants explore sketchbook work, basic line qualities, light on forms, and transforming reality into three-dimensional illusions. Sketching, contour drawing, negative space, and measured drawing are also covered. Experimentation, questions, and observations are encouraged in a relaxed and inspiring environment.
This is a beginner’s class. All are welcome to enroll. See class supply list below.

Fees: Member $243, Non-Member $291
All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact meganc@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

Hand-Tied Bouquet Workshop
2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:00
In this workshop, learn the step-by-step process of creating a free-flowing, organic-style bouquet, paying special attention to shape and movement. Design your bouquet using the best locally grown blooms and foliage available. Instructor Svetlana Green will share helpful tips and tricks on flower handling and care, choosing a color palette, and creating a well-rounded design. You’ll leave this class with the basics of floral design mastered and a gorgeous hand-tied bouquet to carry home and enjoy!
Fees: Member $70, Non-Member $84
All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact meganc@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

The Big Bloom Party
2025-04-11 18:00 - 21:00
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 costumes, all set against the backdrop of millions of blooms. Grab a flute of champagne from a fairy’s outstretched hand, stop under the majestic Darlington Oak for a hand-typed poem, be enchanted in beautiful song, and even contribute to the tapestry of the night by helping artist Matt Lively create a stunning collaborative mural.
Dress in your springtime finest (flower-inspired attire encouraged) and prepare to be swept away by the joyous spirit of the season’s renewal.
Purchase your tickets here
Non-member Adult: $30 online; $40 at the door (become a Garden member to save on this and other events)
Member Adult: $20 online; $30 at the door
This event is rain or shine! The Big Bloom will be moved indoors if stormy weather calls for it, and the evening will still be lots of fun!

Cutting Gardens: Bed Prep & Planting
2025-04-12 13:00 - 15:00
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 for your success and beneficial for the living environment around your garden. Discover the secrets to planting your starter plants and watch your cutting garden come to life with vibrant blooms. You’ll leave the course with numerous takeaways, empowering you to implement your newfound knowledge immediately at home!
Fees: Member $58, Non-Member $70
All programs are subject to change.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact MeganC@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

Plant Swap
2025-04-13 13:00 - 17:00
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 is free and open to the public. The location is the Kelly Education Center Auditorium. General admission is required to enter the Garden.
*Table registration is required for vendors due to a limited number of tables. Check back for the link to register to be a vendor.
For more information/questions please contact: info@rvatropicalandexoticplants.com
As responsible garden stewards, vendors cannot sell anything from the Virginia State Invasive Species List at the Garden. Also due to the Boxwood Blight outbreak and the safety of our vendors and customers, Boxwoods or anything from the Buxaceae family are not allowed on the premises.

Meet the Diggers!
2025-04-16 09:00 - 11:00
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.

Making Magical Terrariums & Micro-Gardens
2025-04-18 18:00 - 20:00
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, which started as an accidental experiment in the 1800s. You’ll have the opportunity to get your hands dirty as you make your own magical mini-garden in a small jar. You’ll learn everything you need to know about how to care for your terrarium at home.
Fees: Member $42, Non-Member $50
All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact meganc@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

Living Succulent Birdhouse
2025-04-19 10:00 - 12:30
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 the way. This workshop will include an in-depth lesson on succulents and how to care for your living birdhouse. Care cards will be provided to support your long-term success with your living piece of nature-inspired art.
Fees: Member $80, Non-Member $96
All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact registrar@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

Million Blooms Brunch
2025-04-20 10:00 - 14:30
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.
Seatings are available at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Reserve your place via OpenTable. Adults $42; youth (3-12) $26. Garden admission is included.

Vine to Glass: CIAO ITALIA, ARRIVEDERCI TESAURO
2025-04-22 18:00 - 20:00
A 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 Old World favorites. Chef Jared Serr will pair small plates inspired by the regions from whence the vino originated.
Join us for a mix of celebration, education, and feastification as we wrap-up a three-year journey from vine to glass.
Fees: Member $91, Non-Member $110
Note: If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please register more than one week before the program date. Menus are set 1 week in advance and additional restrictions cannot be accommodated after that time.

Participants 21 and older only. All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact meganc@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

Springtime in Virginia Tour April 24
2025-04-24 10:00 - 11:30
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 and roses emerge. Join Garden Guide Julia Cothron to learn what makes “A Million Blooms” possible and how the Garden changes, including the brief appearance of ephemerals. Acquire information about perennials recommended for beginning gardeners with small spaces.
Fees: Members $0, Non-Members $22
All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact MeganC@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

Air Layering: Creating a Flowering Tree in 4 Months
2025-04-26 09:30 - 10:30
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 and practice on the Garden’s Camellia collection as you propagate your own 18″ Camellia to take home at a later date. This class will take place in the Garden, but will meet in the Atrium of the Robins Visitors Center. Please dress for the weather and working in the Garden.
Fees: Member $20, Non-Member $24
All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact meganc@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

Creating a Toad Abode in Your Garden: The Benefits and Interesting Background Info on Our 'Hoppy' Neighbors
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00
Learn about and even listen to calls of our 4-legged, froggy friends! Some basic and interesting background info on the dozen and a half or so frogs and toads native to the capitol region. Frogs and toads are free and enjoyable insect and arthropod control agents for your garden! Why not provide them with a garden abode for resting, shelter and more? It’s easy to do, and benefits not only you, but your garden habitat and the local frogs and toads, too!
Fees: Member $46, Non-Member $55
All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required. This class is cancelled.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact meganc@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

Earth Day Celebration with Mister G
2025-04-26 10:00 - 13:00
Join the Garden for a family-friendly Earth Day celebration starring Latin Grammy Award-winner Mister G. Known for his deep love of the natural world, Mister G’s concert will offer children a fun and engaging way to learn about environmental stewardship through his original songs and stories. His dedication to environmental causes, reflected in his music, will inspire and entertain visitors of all ages.
During the event, Mister G will also read from his popular book Señorita Mariposa, which educates children about butterfly migration and conservation. This book is a perfect way to combine entertainment and education, fostering a love of nature in young readers.
During your visit, meet a few of the artists behind our new outdoor art exhibition Homes & Habitats featuring installations inspired by the natural world. You can also explore the universally-accessible Klaus Family Tree House and climb a 100-year-old Mulberry Tree in the Children’s Garden, and join our educators for lessons on planting and seed saving.
This event is rain or shine, and will be moved inside if the forecast calls for it.

FOR THE LOVE OF TREES TALK AND WALK APRIL
2025-04-29 10:00 - 11:30
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 in Classroom 2 of the Kelly Education Center.
All programs are subject to change.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact MeganC@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

Central Virginia Iris Society Show & Sale
2025-05-04 10:00 - 16:00
The Central Virginia Iris Society is coming to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden! Celebrate these beautiful spring blooms with us.

Botanical Illustration: Ruffles and Flourishes - the Magnificent Iris in Colored Pencil and Watercolor
2025-05-05 10:00 - 2025-05-07 15:30
This two-day focus session will include exploration of plant and flower structure, practice rendering the unique characteristics of irises, and completion of a plant portrait layering professional grade colored pencil and watercolor.
Fees: Member $102, Non-Member $122
All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact meganc@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

NATIVE PLANTS TALK AND TOUR
2025-05-06 10:00 - 11:30
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 work for you in your yard.
Fees: Member $0, Non-Member $22
All programs are subject to change.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact MeganC@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

Storytime and Craft with Author Christina Shawn
2025-05-09 10:00 - 11:00
Join author Christina Shawn for a reading from her newest picture book, And Then Came You, a hilarious and heartwarming story that’s perfect for helping little ones understand that there are often silver linings to the changes life brings. Weather permitting, the group will follow Christina on a walk down to the Klaus Family Tree House after creating an original paper collage treehouse as a craft.
About the author: Christina Shawn is a reading specialist and writer. She loves windy days, dandelion wishes, and the feeling of a story coming to life. With her husband, three wacky kids, and two fluffy bunnies at home, she has learned firsthand that a heart is never too full to grow. She lives in Richmond, Virginia. Learn more at christinashawn.com.

Houseplants 101
2025-05-09 17:30 - 19:30
Master the techniques of growing tropical plants indoors with me Jayton Howard section leader horticulturist of the greenhouse and conservatory of Lewis Ginter. In this course we will learn how to choose the right plants for indoor space. How to create the ideal indoor environment, and all the essential tips for proper indoor plant care. Each guest will get to take home a plant propagated from the gardens collection and get the chance to take a behind the scenes look at the garden’s greenhouse collections.
Fees: Member $45, Non-Member $54
All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact meganc@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

Food & Friends: Vegetable Companions for Supporting Pollinators
2025-05-10 10:00 - 11:30
Which native plants will work well with your food garden to create an abundant pollinator paradise? We’ll review how to combine vegetables and pollinator supporting plants and explore common vegetable and insect partnerships. We’ll also discuss ways to attract helpful beneficial insects to protect your plants, and which native plant and insect species work in tandem with agricultural plants to help defeat weeds and diseases or increase pollination. Each student will take home x1 native perennial plant (quart pot) and x1 annual vegetable and a copy of “Plant Partners: Science based companion planting strategies for the vegetable garden.”
Fees: Member $65, Non-Member $77
All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact MeganC@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

Botanical Drawing II: Shading & Structure
2025-05-10 10:00 - 2025-06-14 15:30
You’ve built a strong foundation in Botanical Drawing I—learning to see, structure, and create form using only line. That’s no small feat. Now, it’s time to expand your understanding of depth and dimension by exploring light, shadow, and value.
This course takes the next step in your artistic journey, sharpening your ability to see subtle shifts in light and shadow while deepening your focus and observational skills. Using graphite, you’ll explore grayscale rendering and value mapping, learning to blend smooth transitions between highlights, midtones, and shadows. The result? More refined, visually rich botanical drawings that convey structure and realism.
Nature remains our greatest teacher. Together, we’ll observe how light sculpts botanical forms, sketch directly from life, and refine our understanding of contrast. You’ll create a personal value finder, experiment with artistic tools, and gain confidence in shading—all in a supportive, engaging environment where curiosity and practice make learning fun.
Nervous? That’s normal. But remember—you’ve already done the hard part. You’ve learned how to build form with line alone. Now, you’re simply adding another layer of understanding. This is still a beginner’s course, and you’ll be guided every step of the way. Let’s keep growing—one line, one shadow, one discovery at a time!
See class supply list below.

CANCELLED.
All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact meganc@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

Plant Propagation 101
2025-05-10 13:00 - 15:30
This course provides an introduction to sexual and asexual plant propagation. The student will learn the skills and techniques to successfully propagate plants from seeds, cloning, grafting and air layering. The course will involve a short lecture followed by a hands-on lesson in multiple greenhouse propagation techniques located in our Massey Greenhouse on-site. Start your own seeds and make your own cuttings from some of the Garden’s greenhouse specimens under the supervision of TJ.
Fees: Member $72, Non-Member $86
All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact meganc@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

Flowers After 5
2025-05-15 17:00 - 20:00
Relax on Thursday evenings mid-May through October at Flowers After 5, our live music series featuring a diverse mix of local and regional acts held in the Grace Arents Garden, adjacent to historic Bloemendaal House. See the lineup below.
Performances run from 5-8p.m. with a brief intermission.
2025 Performance Dates:

May 15, 22, 29
June 5, 12, 19, 26*
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14, 21, 22
September 4, 11
October 3, 10*, 17, 24*

*The second and fourth Thursday nights are also Fidos After 5 evenings when the Garden partners with the Richmond SPCA and leashed dogs are allowed. Fidos Nights for 2025 are June 26.
**There is no Flowers After 5 concert on Sept. 25 and Oct. 2 due to Groovin’ in the Garden.
***There is no Flowers After 5 concert on Sept. 18 due to the Fall Plant Sale. The Garden will still remain open for extended hours until 9 p.m.!
Outside food and drink are not allowed to be brought into the Garden. See food and bar menu below.
Admission
Admission to this event is regular Garden admission. You can purchase tickets at the Guest Services desk in the Robins Visitors Center
Members enjoy free admission; not a member? Consider joining.
The event is rain or shine; no refunds. In cases of hazardous weather, the event would be canceled. It’s summertime in Richmond, so we monitor the weather very closely and if there is a high likelihood of strong storms during Flowers After 5, we make the decision to cancel, based on the forecast. We post the information as quickly as possible to the website and social media; it’s always a good idea to check before you come!
Hours
Garden open until 9 p.m.: Evenings in the Garden are spectacular–the perfect outing for families, friends, or a date night! The Garden Shop may have some extended hours as well, so be sure to check when you visit.

Live Music
Live music 5-8 p.m.: Listen to a diverse mix of live music throughout the season, featuring local and regional acts. Performers play at Bloemendaal House, so bring your lawn chairs and blankets and spread out on the lawn or under a shady tree. There are a limited number of chairs and tables available on a first-come, first-served basis. See performer line-up below.
Food & Drink
PLEASE NOTE: Outside food and drink are not allowed to be brought into the Garden.
Food and drink 5-8 p.m.: available for purchase at the concert site under the Bloemendaal House tent. There will also be bars at the concert site.
Alcohol sales end at 7:45 p.m.

EVENING SEASONAL GARDEN TOUR: MAY
2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:00
Enjoy an evening out in the Garden! Enhance your understanding and appreciation of featured seasonal aspects of the collection. Come dressed for the weather and walking in the Garden.
Fees: Member $0, Non-Member $22
All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact MeganC@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

Richmond Rose Society Show
2025-05-17 - 2025-05-18
Enjoy displays of specimen roses and get advice from consulting experts at the rose show!

Carnation Crazy
2025-05-21 10:00 - 12:00
It’s time to give Carnations the love they deserve! These wonderful flowers have often been thought of as “funeral flowers,” but they are so much more. Today, carnations come in rainbow of colors and many unusual varieties. Participants will create beautiful, long-lasting arrangements with Carnations as the main ingredient. If you’d like, think of Carnations as “Victorian Dianthus!”

Fees: Member $73, Non-Member $88
All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact MEGANC@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

Hydrangeas Walk and Talk - May 29
2025-05-29 18:00 - 19:30
Garden Guide and hydrangea enthusiast Rich Waiton leads tours of the Garden’s collections of these favorite summer shrubs. Learn about the several species which are adapted to Virginia and compare examples in the Garden to review differences in bloom, growth habit, soil type, sun exposure and pruning techniques. Tours are timed throughout peak successive bloom time, so take more than one! Come dressed for the weather and walking in the Garden.
Fees: Member $0, Non-Member $22
All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact MeganC@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

Water and Stone Exhibition
2025-05-30 - 2025-08-20
Born in Long Island, N.Y., Nancy Kulik received her Bachelor of Science degree in Fine Arts with a scholarship from Hofstra University. During her time there, she had the opportunity to attend school in Rome and travel across Europe for a semester. This period of her education opened her soul to a deep connection with the Creator and creation through art, people, places, and remarkable life experiences. It also sparked a lifelong passion for ministry and space planning, two pursuits that often intertwine in unexpected ways.
Art has always been a deeply personal spiritual experience for her, both in the creative process and in visual expression. This connection has been most profoundly reflected in her recent exploration of the relationship between nature and scripture, seeing them as tandem reflections of one another.
This exhibition is located in the Lora M. Robins Library and is included with Garden admission. Please note, the library is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
