Enjoy an evening out in the Garden! Enhance your understanding and appreciation of featured seasonal aspects of the collection. Come dressed for the weather and walking in the Garden. Fees: Member $0, Non-Member $22 All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden […]
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The Victorian era had a profound impact on landscape architecture and the design of gardens. During this period, there was a significant shift in gardening styles and philosophies, driven by changes in society, technology, and cultural preferences. Come tour the Victorian-inspired horticultural display in Grace Arents Garden as part of our 40th Anniversary Flourish celebration! […]
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Everything starts with the soil! Find out how to build your soil for spring gardening with instructor Karin Stretchko, Agriculture Specialist at J. Sargent Reynolds Community College. We’ll learn the characteristics of basic soil types and how to analyze your own soils, including amendment techniques, drainage and more. A guided walk through the Garden will […]
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Join the Garden’s Artist in Residence, Kyle Epps, in finding serenity and creative inspiration amidst nature's palette. Through guided meditation, you’ll harmonize with the Garden's tranquil energy, immersing yourself in the beauty of your surroundings. As you breathe in the fragrant blooms and listen to the rustling leaves, connect deeply with the earth and with […]
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Pop quiz time! 1. What is cacao and where does it come from? 2. When did this plant become so prominent in our diets? 3. How does it grow and what are cacao’s growing needs? 4. Bonus question: Why don’t chocolate bars grow on trees? If you’re curious about the answers to these questions and […]
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The Victorian era had a profound impact on landscape architecture and the design of gardens. During this period, there was a significant shift in gardening styles and philosophies, driven by changes in society, technology, and cultural preferences. Come tour the Victorian-inspired horticultural display in Grace Arents Garden as part of our 40th Anniversary Flourish celebration! […]
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Admission to Lewis Ginter Botanical is FREE on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in honor of Juneteenth! The Garden also has extended hours (9 a.m.-9 p.m.) on this evening as part of Waterway Wednesdays when the grill is hot and the splash pad is open late (weather dependent). FREE admission to the Garden on this day […]
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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 […]
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Relax on Thursday evenings mid-May through October at Flowers After 5. 2024 Performance Dates: May 16, 23*, (no Flowers After 5 concert May 30**) June 6, 13*, 20, 27* July (no concert July 4***), 11*, 18, 25* August 1, 8*, 15, (no concert Aug. 22**), 29 September 5, 12*, (no concert Sept. 19****), 26* October […]
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Come see hundreds of unique daylilies at their finest during the Richmond Area Daylily Society (RADS) Show and Sale! Join us to see this unique bloom in an array of colors, shapes and sizes available for sale. Save
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