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.

What is a pollinator? Why are pollinators so important? What do they need for habitats? How can you create a habitat? Come talk about what pollinators are, what they do and what is necessary for them to survive. Then we will enjoy a walk around the Garden looking to see what pollinators we can find […]

What are some of our native moths and butterflies?  What do their caterpillars look like? What do they need for survival? Come talk and see pictures of some of our native moths and butterflies and learn what their host foods are.  Then enjoy a walk around the garden to see what we can find. We will […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

Summer brings millions of brilliant blooms to the Garden including traditional annuals and exotic tropical specimens. Analyze the beautiful designs created by our gardeners and become inspired to create your own version in containers, pot groupings or small beds. Look at the impact of colorful tropical foliage and how it provides long-term color. Learn which […]

Summer brings millions of brilliant blooms to the Garden including traditional annuals and exotic tropical specimens. Analyze the beautiful designs created by our gardeners and become inspired to create your own version in containers, pot groupings or small beds. Look at the impact of colorful tropical foliage and how it provides long-term color. Learn which […]

Come tour the Garden with Garden Guide Rich Waiton to find some prominent and lesser-known native Virginia trees, shrubs, and perennials. We'll learn how to recognize various types of native plants and understand how they relate to other plants of interest which are indigenous to North America and other areas of the world. We'll discuss […]