Birdfeeders: Take Down Your Feeders
UPDATE 12.31.21 The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources has retracted the temporary ban on feeding activities, so people can resume normal activity. However, they are recommending frequent (i.e. at least […]
Feed the Birds with Native Plants
Whether you enjoy bird watching or you like to feed the birds, native plants are a great way to attract them to your yard! Should We Use Bird Feeders? So […]
Coming Together to Feed Our Community
When people think of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, they often think of interest rates and bank regulation, but at the core of our mission is service to our […]
Feed More Receives A New Herb Garden
The Garden is full of beautiful landscapes, blossoming flowers, art installations and small wildlife. It is beautiful year round and always offers something new to engage with. However, one of the […]
“Feed me Seymour!” & the Garden’s Carnivorous Plants
by Jay Austin, Horticulturist, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden If “Feed me Seymour!” is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the term “carnivorous plants” you are probably not […]
Color Mixing for Botanical Illustration
It can seem watercolor painting needs only water + watercolor paint. Mix them together, apply to paper with a brush and voila! It’s not quite that simple. It is essential […]
Giving Back to the Garden for Every Budget
Want to give back to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden? There are many ways to do it, starting at zero dollars! Help us continue to connect people to plants by inspiring […]
An Update on the Butterflies LIVE! Exhibit
After more than a decade of captivating and educating visitors, our Butterflies LIVE! exhibit is taking an extended pause to make room for something very exciting. We will not have […]
Fundamentals of Graphite Shading with International Artist Rogério Lupo
This virtual course led by renowned international artist Rogério Lupo aims to provide all the theoretical and practical tools necessary for beginners to initiate their practice and for intermediate students […]
Rendering Textures in Graphite with International Artist Rogério Lupo
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 […]