Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden x Partnership For the Future
Two nonprofit organizations: one of the top public gardens in the US (LGBG) and a Richmond-based college preparatory program (PFF). We are the products of both. PFF or Partnership For […]
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Our Garden Librarian’s Favorite Children’s Books
Going to the library is one of the fondest memories I have of my elementary school years. The nostalgia I feel when walking past children’s books is unmatched, and for […]
2023 June Pride Blooms
June is an exhilarating month at the Garden as the summer blooms begin to blossom and we celebrate Pride Month! June is an incredible time to visit the Garden. Everywhere […]
Tips for a Virginia Butterfly Garden
A native Virginia butterfly garden is a great way to help pollinators. How can you support native butterflies? Plant native plants! Tips for Planting a Native Butterfly Garden Start by […]
Klaus Family Tree House
The Klaus Family Tree House in the Children’s Garden at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden reopened to the public on Saturday, April 1, 2023. The Tree House has been closed since […]
Orchid Show & Sale 2023
The Virginia Orchid Society’s Show & Sale Friday, March 3-Sunday, March 4, 2023, features hundreds of blooming orchids and vendors from across the globe. Lectures for the absolute beginner to […]
Horticulturist — Day in the Life
When strolling through the Garden, visitors admire the gorgeous blooms and the vibrant foliage, but have you ever wondered how the Garden always looks so well-maintained? Some people may not […]
Helping Monarchs by Building Habitats
Pollinators are essential for our survival because they sustain our ecosystems by helping plants reproduce. Their role is sometimes underestimated by humans who may not realize that pollinators are also […]
Herbal Remedies Explored
What comes to mind when you think of the phrase “herbal remedy?” What herbal remedies did your family pass down to you? Nitika Achalam began Herbalism 101: History of Tisanes […]
Memories of the Garden
Growing up in Richmond, I used to visit Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in the summertime with my aunt and younger cousins. Years later, I returned to the Garden as a […]