Yucca: A Nifty Native
Sea to shining sea: Yucca adapted across diverse climates and soils, from America’s arid deserts of the West to sandy dunes of the East … and nearly every Virginia county […]
Eco-Friendly Virginia Green Certification
At Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden we are committed to doing what we can to help the environment and our Virginia Green program is just a start. After all, our mission […]
Companion Planting to Support Beneficial Insects at Lewis Ginter
The screams of a dozen middle- and high school-aged girls pierce the still air in the Kroger Community Kitchen Garden. I’m in the middle of a demonstration about beneficial insects, […]
Fall Container Workshop
Container gardens help you maximize small spaces and they’re easy to maintain! Garden horticulturist Dean Dietrich, responsible for the many spectacular container plantings in the Central Garden, helps you create […]
High Heat & Low Moisture Stars: Cacti, Conifers, Grasses, Sedums
Explore plants that are adapted to survive in more hostile conditions. Huge varieties of plants are available in “big box stores” as well as native plant nurseries. Some thrive year-round and others […]
High Heat & Low Moisture Stars: Cacti, Conifers, Grasses, Sedums
Explore plants that are adapted to survive in more hostile conditions. Huge varieties of plants are available in “big box stores” as well as native plant nurseries. Some thrive year-round and others […]
The Beginner’s Perennial Garden: Fall Session
Perennials can provide almost year-round color in an easy-care garden. The Beginner’s Perennial Garden introduces you to hardy perennials, simple starter plans, and the basics of soil preparation. Instructor Beth Burrell […]
Bay-Friendly Gardening in Richmond Can Improve the Health of the Chesapeake Bay
Chemicals, excess nutrients and sediment are the Chesapeake Bay’s biggest pollutants. You may not live near the Chesapeake Bay, but what you do directly affects it – as does what […]
The Power of the Garden: Therapeutic Horticulture
“Connor, come sit down with me!” A simple sentence perhaps, but for Jennifer Simmons, the words seemed miraculous. Three-year-old Parker had speech delays. He rarely spoke in complete sentences, and […]
Good Gully: Stream Restoration Helps Environment
As you wind your way through the entrance to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, a stream cuts through the lawn to your left. It has a naturalistic feel, with trees and […]