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Soul for Soil

“Soul for Soil” is an artistic exploration of the profound, historical, and spiritual connection between African American culture and the natural world. This exhibit delves into the deep-rooted relationship with the earth—one that is both ancestral and contemporary, shaped by resilience, creativity, and renewal. Through the lens of spring, a season of rebirth and transformation, […]

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Garden Ink: A Staff Tattoo Showcase

Ladybug tattoo by Taylor Booth of Yellow Bird Tattoo Garden Ink brings together the stories behind the tattoos that adorn our staff members. In a city like Richmond—one of the most tattooed in America—this showcase celebrates the powerful connection between tattoo art and our community. Each tattoo is a unique expression of self, whether botanical, […]

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BASIC FLORAL DESIGN
PART 2

In this course, participants will explore the elements and principles of design and floral techniques such as focal area, grouping and basing with floral designer Mimi Cassick. In each step-by-step class, you will create designs including an asymmetrical design, a contemporary spray, a crescent-shaped design, a horizontal centerpiece and a naturalistic landscape design. This course's […]

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Multicolored and Pattern-colored objects
RENDERED IN COLORED PENCILS

Different colors in the same object make it so exuberant that their appeal can easily catch the viewer's attention, hence the subtle shades and volume can often be bypassed or missed. Besides, the profusion of visual information is at times so overwhelming that the artist may get confused as to how to start. To clarify […]

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Member Appreciation
MONTH

We're grateful for our Garden members and celebrate them all year long, but especially in March! Not a member yet?  Join today for free daily admission all year long, discounts on classes and in the Garden Shop, special member previews and extra benefits throughout the month of March! BECOME A MEMBER

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WATERCOLOR EXPERIMENTATION
& CARD-MAKING

Using watercolor paintings, experiments, and doodles, make unique and expressive notecards that you can give to loved ones or cherish as artistic keepsakes with artist Shelley Row. On the first workshop day we will play with watercolor techniques to hone your skills through experimentation, creating colorful practice pieces. On day two, we will use what […]

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HYSTERANTHOUS TREE & SHRUB TOUR
MARCH 18

Some of the most striking trees and shrubs we admire each spring flower before leaves appear on their branches. The biological term for this trait is hysteranthous and examples throughout the Garden include the redbud tree, witch hazel, tulip magnolia, apricot, cherry blossom tree, paper bush, japonica, and forsythia. Join Garden Guide Jeanne Hechler to […]

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CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY
TALK AND WALK

As part of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's strategic plan, we are committed to implementing environmental best practices in our organization. Come join Garden Guide Susie Austin for a talk about the many ways we practice sustainability here at the Garden including conserving water, planting native species and recycling. Then enjoy a walk around the Garden […]

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SPRINGTIME VICTORIAN
SPLENDOR

On this site during the late Victorian period, Lewis Ginter opened Lakeside Park and the Lakeside Wheel Club, now the historic Bloemendaal House. 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 […]

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