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 […]
Introduction to Botanical Drawing III Saturday Section
In Part III of the introductory botanical drawing series, you continue to draw inspiration from nature while building on the foundations established in Parts I and II. You deepen your […]
Introduction to Botanical Drawing III
In Part III of the introductory botanical drawing series, you continue to draw inspiration from nature while building on the foundations established in Parts I and II. You deepen your […]
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 […]
Dahlias 101 with Harvest and Storage
Learn how to grow stunning organic dahlias from tuber to bloom in this hands-on workshop! We’ll cover planting, feeding, harvesting for long vase life, and how to lift, divide, and […]