As part of its Flourish 40th anniversary celebration, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden has commissioned contemporary American multi-disciplinary artist Kyle Epps as an artist-in-residence from April to September 2024. Epps' work will explore the garden's landscape and history through various media. As part of the residency, guests can meet and sit with Epps to experience the […]
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Step into history with Women’s Work: The Lee Park Collection. This exhibit tells the story of the Memorial Park Wildflower and Bird Sanctuary project in Petersburg, Virginia, which was funded by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and took place between 1935 and 1940. - Women’s Work: The Lee Park Collection is currently on display in the Lora […]
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A drawing done purely in graphite can, by its very nature, provide a spectacular result in botanical art and illustration. In addition, mastering the graphite technique yields us the tools for a detailed investigation of the subject by doing previous studies, so we can grasp the essentials of light and shade before working with other […]
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Bring your family and escape to a tropical paradise at Waterway Wednesdays this summer (June-August)! The Waterway splash pad, a feature designed with our youngest guests in mind, will be open until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays nights (weather dependent). Please check website for Waterway hours and to make sure a date is not pre-empted by […]
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FREE admission to the Garden on this day includes Women's Work: The Lee Park Collection and Flourish: 40 Years and Growing, a horticulture exhibit that consists of 4 main displays in the Central Garden, Flagler Garden, the Children's Garden, and Flagler Garden. For our 40th anniversary, we are celebrating our Horticulturists, who are our main artists. […]
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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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Learn how to create the basic shapes and styles of floral designs—the building blocks for true creativity—with floral designer Mimi Cassick. This course will introduce you to techniques and styles commonly used by professionals. Learn preparation techniques, how to create basic shapes and how to prepare flowers for long-lasting arrangements. Through step-by-step instructions, students will […]
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During the Victorian era, flower arranging was taught and recognized as an art in Western culture, making it an important period in the history of floral design. Join floral designer David Pippin for a workshop that will combine history with hands-on floral arranging as you explore the history of floral design in the Victorian era. […]
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During the Victorian era, flower arranging was taught and recognized as an art in Western culture, making it an important period in the history of floral design. Join floral designer David Pippin for a workshop that will combine history with hands-on floral arranging as you explore the history of floral design in the Victorian era. […]
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The Garden partners with the Richmond SPCA allowing leashed dogs during Flowers After 5 on these special nights only: May 23; June 13 & 27; July 11 & 25; August 8; September 12 & 26; October 10 & 24. All dogs must be leashed and current on rabies vaccinations. Please Note: We welcome dogs in […]
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