Explore the various ways we physically bond with our plants by opening one's awareness to them. In this workshop, explore the garden through the mindfulness of the senses, sight, hearing, touch, temperature and feeling the textures of the ground and plants. Come dressed for the weather and walking in the Garden. Bring a water bottle. […]
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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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Mentors and students work on certificate projects together in an informal setting. Open to BI certificate candidates only. Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Properly worn masks are strongly encouraged for indoor class participants regardless of vaccination status. The Garden reserves the right to implement […]
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Inspired by the power of pollinators, local mixologist Beth Dixon highlights the products pollination produces in three delicious craft cocktails. Join Beth as she brings the garden to your glass in a Bee Gold with Lavender Honey syrup and Bourbon, a Hummingbird highlighting St. Germain liqueur and fennel pollen, and a Butterfly in the Sky […]
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National Pollinator Week Events; June 20-26, 2022 Included with regular Garden admission. Join us for a weeklong celebration of our important pollinators -- bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and beetles -- and the plants that support them. In addition to the special events, explore Big Bugs at M&T Bank Pollinator Power and see hundreds of fluttering […]
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The Heirloom Gardener – Traditional Plants and Skills draws from John Forti's new book on how to integrate traditional plants and skills into the modern world. Richly illustrated with period images and contemporary woodcuts, his presentation shares inspiration from our long history of heirloom preservation, garden craft and homestead lifeways. Artisanal gardening lifestyles can help […]
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IMPORTANT: Due to ongoing power outages, the Garden is closed and the in person portion of this program is CANCELLED. In person registrants will receive a link to the virtual portions of today's program and we will refund the difference between the in person and online registration. See the revised agenda, below. Pollinators play […]
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MAGIC (Magia) June 25, 2022, performances at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (40 minutes each) Latin Ballet of Virginia presents MAGIC (Magia), a dance theatre work based on the book written by local artists, Chris Burnside and Cat Studdard called “The Gift.” MAGIC, (Magia) is an exploration of nature, a compelling review of the many […]
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Join Restaurant Associate’s Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala in this celebratory gathering as she showcases the bounty of seasonal summer produce in festive flavorful dishes. Chef Anne’s hour and a half demonstration highlights ways in which home chefs can incorporate what is fresh, local and in-season into mains and sides that are unique, elegant and […]
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Join Laura Flournoy of Flowernoy Farm to create a gorgeous garden-inspired, airy hand tied bouquet using local, seasonal flowers, perfect for the home container of your choice. Spend an evening at the Garden enjoying wine and nibbles while creating your arrangement under her step-by-step guidance. Fee includes two glasses of wine (or non-alcoholic option), light […]
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