Included with regular Garden admission, free for members. September 12 – October 31, 2022 James River Art League partners with Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to bring artwork by regional artists to the Garden's Kelly Education Center Ginter Gallery II.
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Practice and empower yourself with the knowledge of wild plant identification. The ability to key and ID a plant before you ingest or harness its medicine is crucial. This workshop will discuss sure fire ways to ensure that you have the right plant before you begin as well as basic wildcrafting essentials. Our Garden continues […]
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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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The Garden celebrates the fall season with vibrant seasonal displays and festive events such as Fall PlantFest and HarvestFest. Experience nature this special time of year, while enjoying these harvest-themed activities.
Find Out MoreJoin herb expert Mark Ragland for a discussion about herb varieties, flavors, how to harvest and preservation tips. Learn which herbs go best with certain proteins and vegetables as well as advice for using fresh versus dried. Then, discover how to bring your garden to your plate with Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala as she […]
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Join others to experience the grace and beauty of movement meditation through the 5 Elements Form of T'ai Chi. Learn Qigong exercises to build strength, foster mobility, and increase balance. Classes take place in the garden or inside garden buildings depending on weather. Wear weather appropriate clothing and bring water. This is a continuing, multi level class, […]
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Practice yoga’s calming rhythms of breathing, movement and posture in a tranquil Garden setting. Small class sizes enable instructor Jacqueline Gooding to offer individual pointers and address multiple levels of experience. Please have a blanket, yoga mat, water and appropriate comfortable clothing. Sessions are in person either in the Garden or in a classroom with […]
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Practice yoga’s calming rhythms of breathing, movement, and posture in a tranquil Garden setting Small class sizes enable instructors Jacqueline Gooding and Iffet Davis to offer individual pointers and address multiple levels of experience. Jacqueline and Iffet will alternate Saturdays to offer a varied yoga experience. Please have a blanket, yoga mat, water and appropriate […]
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Do you ever wonder what to do with those bunches of fabulous local flowers you find at the season's farmers' markets? Designer David Pippin guides you through creating a floral design from a catch-as-catch-can bunch of local seasonal blooms. Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19. […]
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Join local mixologist Beth Dixon, owner of Salt and Acid Beverage Consulting, as she demonstrates how to create three light, refreshing, and delicious craft cocktails perfect for a hot summer’s day. She’ll highlight seasonal flavors in a Watermelon Vodka Gimlet, a Rum Basil Pineapple Mojito and a delightful summer sipper of Bourbon and sun tea. […]
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