Sparkling wines in the Commonwealth range across grapes, production methods, and styles. Over 40 producers in the state offer bubblies and we’ll explore an exceptional flight as diverse as Virginia’s wine industry. Champagne is the King of Sparkling, but the likes of Cava, Sekt, and Prosecco have indeed welcomed a local cousin to the royal […]
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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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Join us for this fun and creative maker night, hosted at the Garden's Cafe! Instructor Conner Parrish will kick the evening off with a brief history of the ancient pressed-flower art form. We'll get crafty as we create five bookmarks using real pressed flowers from Blossoming Roots Farm and Supply, a local farm in Ashland. […]
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It's time to start decorating for fall! These adorable pumpkin succulent arrangements are easy and sustainable. They make a wonderful gift to bring your Thanksgiving host or to keep for months on your porch or dining room table! Each Cinderella pumpkin can last up to 12 weeks, and then you can remove your succulent and […]
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Have you heard of the Glen Stream at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and do you know where it's hidden on the Garden campus? A few years ago, this stream had been overrun by invasive plants and subject to pollution runoff which contributed to erosion and poor water quality. If you live in an urban environment, […]
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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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Discover the incredible world of native plants and their vital role in supporting our local pollinators! Instructors Clara Aus (Butterflies LIVE! Coordinator at the Garden) and Will Nelson (Digital Content Strategist at the Garden) will provide you with an understanding of native plant gardening, propagation and its positive impact on butterflies, bees and other essential […]
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Bring your family and enjoy a walk through the Garden; exploring and visiting some of our most prominent trees. Using pictures and descriptions of leaves, go on a group scavenger hunt for the specific trees throughout the Garden. Get crafty and make leaf prints and climb the famous Mulberry tree in the Children's Garden. Expect […]
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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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Do you love trees and want to learn more about the role you can have in their survival? Come join Garden Guide, Lorrie Lincoln for a talk about the hidden life of trees and their importance in our ecosystem. Then enjoy a walk around the Garden to see our magnificent and beautiful tree collection. Meets […]
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