Garden Guide and hydrangea enthusiast Rich Waiton leads tours of the Garden's collections of these favorite summer shrubs. Tours are timed throughout peak successive bloom time, so take more than one! Come dressed for the weather and walking in the Garden. All programs are subject to change. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a […]
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Join local mixologist Beth Dixon, owner of Salt and Acid Beverage Consulting, as she demonstrates how to create three refreshing and delicious craft cocktails perfect for a hot summer’s day. She’ll highlight seasonal flavors in a Spicy Margarita, Coconut Gin Fizz and a cooling Cucumber Vodka Gimlet. During the demo, sip samples of each cocktail […]
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and Restaurant Associates are excited to be part of the popular Summer Supper Somm dinner series. Saturday, July 29, 2023 Time: 5-8 p.m.; party starts at 6 p.m. Location: Robins Room inside the Robins Visitors Center Reservations are through Open Table. Cost is $100 and includes food and wine In its […]
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Cultivated for over 3,000 years, ginger is one of the world's favorite spices. It's unique flavor adds something special to savory dishes, vegetables, fruits, desserts and even beverages. Learn how to grow this plant in your garden, showcase it when cooking and explore its potential healthful benefits. Also explore its relatives, galagal, turmeric and cardamom. […]
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Plants are intimately linked to our cultural identities and food traditions. Plants tell us where we are, and who we are in how we use them to feed ourselves. When we migrate, we carry our culture and cuisine with us. In this series, renowned chefs, culinary historians, and authors from cultures around the world discuss […]
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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 Aranti-Davis, who alternate teaching classes, to offer individual pointers and address multiple levels of experience. This is a gentle yoga class with a therapeutic approach. Please have a blanket, yoga mat, water […]
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Join horticulturist and Virginia Home Grown host Peggy Singlemann at the Garden for information sessions on a variety of seasonal gardening topics. Peggy offers timely tips for your garden and all programs include a walk in the Garden with Peggy to illustrate examples. Just when the annuals are starting to wilt from the heat and […]
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Join us for a new family-friendly event to celebrate Pollinators! Come talk about what pollinators are, what they do and what is necessary for them to survive. We'll make paper seed balls to plant your own pollinator garden. Then we will enjoy a walk around the Garden looking to see what pollinators we can find […]
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Take a journey of self-discovery and connection with others and the natural world through a guided tour of Incanto! Explore the monumental sculptures of the premiere exhibition of New York City-based sculptor Kate Raudenbush. We'll discuss how each piece is designed to be in dialogue with Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's landscape. Learn details about the […]
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Let there be music! Classical Revolution RVA has been curating pop up classical music concerts in Richmond for over a decade now. On July 19, there will be two sets of music, both will be classical music variety shows spotlighting many of the region's finest talents in the world of orchestral and vocal performance! Please […]
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