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5 Ways to Enjoy the Garden on Rainy DaysSunny days in the Garden are certainly beautiful, but some of my favorite times here have been on drizzly mornings or overcast afternoons, when...
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Tips for Attending the 2023 Fall Plant SaleSummer is coming to an end, and that means it’s time for one of the most popular fall plant events in Central Virginia: Lewis Ginter’s Fall...
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All About Pawpaws (Plus a Pawpaw Bread Recipe!)Nestled on the edge of the Children’s Garden, just across from the sand box, stands a tree with broad green leaves and clusters of oblong...
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Best Places for a Marriage Proposal in the GardenThe Garden is romantic and picturesque no matter the season, and while it’s known as one of the top wedding venues in Richmond, it’s...
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Workforce Development at the GardenEven if you’re unfamiliar with workforce development, you might remember Dr. Oliver Sacks, a renowned neurologist, who was best known for...
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Our Garden Librarian’s Favorite Children’s BooksGoing 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...
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Meet Our New Director of Social Responsibility, Sylvio Lynch III, Ph.D.Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden recently welcomed Sylvio Lynch III, Ph.D. to our team as Director of Social Responsibility. Among the questions he’s...
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Creating WaterwayLast Friday was sunny and warm in the Children’s Garden and, for the first time, our young guests were able to keep cool with a visit to the...
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Tips for Finding Zen in NatureIn the everyday hustle and bustle of life, it’s easy to lose track of the last time you took a step back and relaxed. But it’s...
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2023 June Pride BloomsJune 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...
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Tips for a Virginia Butterfly GardenA native Virginia butterfly garden is a great way to help pollinators. How can you support native butterflies? Plant native plants! Tips for...
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Klaus Family Tree HouseThe 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...
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Orchid Show & Sale 2023The Virginia Orchid Society’s Show & Sale Friday, March 3-Sunday, March 4, 2023, features hundreds of blooming orchids and vendors from across...
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Celebration of Life for Jonah HollandLewis Ginter Botanical Garden is honored to be the location of a Celebration of Life for Jonah Holland on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, at 10 a.m. Jonah...
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Horticulturist — Day in the LifeWhen strolling through the Garden, visitors admire the gorgeous blooms and the vibrant foliage, but have you ever wondered how the Garden always...
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Helping Monarchs by Building HabitatsPollinators are essential for our survival because they sustain our ecosystems by helping plants reproduce. Their role is sometimes underestimated...
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Herbal Remedies ExploredWhat comes to mind when you think of the phrase “herbal remedy?” What herbal remedies did your family pass down to you? Nitika Achalam...
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Memories of the GardenGrowing up in Richmond, I used to visit Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in the summertime with my aunt and younger cousins. Years later, I returned...
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Heirloom Tomatoes of the World on DisplayMikey Partusch is an artist. He studied film and printmaking, then he discovered his love of growing things. If you can make art from vegetables,...
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Pride Blooms with ColorHospitality, one of the Garden’s five core values, means that we celebrate people from different backgrounds and walks of life and we...
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The Versatility of Snake PlantsSnake plants, sometimes called “mother-law’s-tongue,” are fascinating plants that thrive easily both indoors and out. Also, they make quite...
