Richmond African Violet Society
SHOW & SALE
Interesting and unusual African violet varieties on display and for purchase (until supplies last)!
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STORYTIME
IN THE GARDEN
Included in regular Garden admission; free for members Storytime is hosted in the Lora M. Robins Library every Friday and Saturday morning at 10 a.m. After reading two of our favorite books about plants, nature, and everything, there will be a craft activity in the Library that everyone can enjoy. Storytime is held outside the […]
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STORYTIME
IN THE GARDEN
Included in regular Garden admission; free for members Storytime is hosted in the Lora M. Robins Library every Friday and Saturday morning at 10 a.m. After reading two of our favorite books about plants, nature, and everything, there will be a craft activity in the Library that everyone can enjoy. Storytime is held outside the […]
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SPRINGTIME IN VIRGINIA TOUR
APRIL 6
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 […]
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SEASONAL GARDEN TOUR
APRIL 9
Enhance your understanding and appreciation of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with this specialized garden tour featuring seasonal aspects of the collection, offered monthly except December, January, July and August. Come dressed for the weather and touring the Garden. Fees: Member $0, Non-Member $20 All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required. […]
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STORYTIME
IN THE GARDEN
Included in regular Garden admission; free for members Storytime is hosted in the Lora M. Robins Library every Friday and Saturday morning at 10 a.m. After reading two of our favorite books about plants, nature, and everything, there will be a craft activity in the Library that everyone can enjoy. Storytime is held outside the […]
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THE
Big Bloom
Online Sales Have Ended Celebrate spring at The Big Bloom, a festive garden party on Friday, April 12. The adults-only (21+) event includes NYC-based DJ Illexxandra, fire performers, visual projection art, roaming entertainers and more. Food and drink are available for purchase; see menu below. This ticketed event promises to be popular with the likelihood […]
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STORYTIME
IN THE GARDEN
Included in regular Garden admission; free for members Storytime is hosted in the Lora M. Robins Library every Friday and Saturday morning at 10 a.m. After reading two of our favorite books about plants, nature, and everything, there will be a craft activity in the Library that everyone can enjoy. Storytime is held outside the […]
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THE LEGACY
of Black Herbalism
When enslaved Africans were brought to America, many of their traditions were taken away from them once they arrived. One exception to this rule, however, is the legacy of herbalism for their medicinal, dietary and cultural usage. Plants such as cotton, black walnut, witch-hazel and dogwood were used for a variety of purposes in their […]
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HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES
GUIDED TOUR
Join Garden Guide Ralph Ashton for a walk through the garden to explore how trees interact to help each other, migrate in response to climate change, avoid extinction or reappear after having been declared extinct, as well as other stories that trees have to tell us. Enjoy all this while exploring the beauty and diversity […]
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