Birdfeeders: Take Down Your Feeders
UPDATE 12.31.21 The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources has retracted the temporary ban on feeding activities, so people can resume normal activity. However, they are recommending frequent (i.e. at least […]
Feed the Birds with Native Plants
Whether you enjoy bird watching or you like to feed the birds, native plants are a great way to attract them to your yard! Should We Use Bird Feeders? So […]
Coming Together to Feed Our Community
When people think of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, they often think of interest rates and bank regulation, but at the core of our mission is service to our […]
Feed More Receives A New Herb Garden
The Garden is full of beautiful landscapes, blossoming flowers, art installations and small wildlife. It is beautiful year round and always offers something new to engage with. However, one of the […]
“Feed me Seymour!” & the Garden’s Carnivorous Plants
by Jay Austin, Horticulturist, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden If “Feed me Seymour!” is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the term “carnivorous plants” you are probably not […]
Blossoms and Bugs
There are intricate, symbiotic relationships between vibrant flowers and their vital insect partners. While it is easy to marvel at the beauty of flowers, insects are often misunderstood and spark […]
Introduction to Botanical Drawing III Saturday Section
Note: Due to inclement weather, the Saturday, January 31 session of this class has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 1. In Part III of the introductory botanical drawing series, you […]
Introduction to Botanical Drawing III
Note: Due to inclement weather, the Thursday, January 29 session of this class has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 26. In Part III of the introductory botanical drawing series, you […]
Botanical Drawing II: Shading & Structure
You’ve built a strong foundation in Botanical Drawing I — learning to see, structure, and create form using only line. Now, it’s time to expand your understanding of depth and […]
Representing Sunlight on Plants in Colored Pencils
Although the classical school of botanical art does not recommend illustrating plants with sunlight illumination, many contemporary academic botanical artists are achieving spectacular results with that, without any impairment of […]