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2 Message from the Director

3 Horticulture

4–5 Butterflies LIVE!

6–7 Calendar and Hours

8–9 Children’s Garden

10–11 Tours, Rentals, and Volunteer Opportunities

12 Flowers After 5

Father’s Day JUNE 15Treat the whole family to an afternoon of summertime fun, including remote-controlled model boats on Sydnor Lake and Butterflies LIVE! Savor a tasty cookout ($) and enjoy live music by “The Jangling Reinharts.”

Details page 6. Model boats provided by Richmond Model Yacht Club.

Free Fourth of JulyJULY 4Celebrate with family festivities, a patriotic parade, music by the “Happy Lucky Combo,” and Butterflies LIVE! Free Garden admission all day.

Details page 6.

Hundreds of magnificent tropical and native butterflies await! Step into their lush ‘rain forest’ of exotic trees and flowering plants to watch the wondrous winged creatures feed, flutter, and fly. Explore their fascinating life cycles and habitats, take endless photos, and check out related adult programs and family activities. New butterfly releases every day ensure new sights every visit!Details pages 4–5.

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Message from the Executive Director

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The Garden Times newsletter is mailed three times a year to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden members.

Volume XXIX, Number 2

chief executive officer Frank Robinson

executive director Shane Tippett

newsletter editor Lynn Kirk, Kirk Communications

special thanks LGBG staff for editorial assistance

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Kelly Riley is the children’s education manager at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. A Richmond native, Kelly worked in a number of jobs after completing business school, including a position that allowed her to watch urban residents move into newly renovated housing and not understand or appreciate the plantings around the buildings. No reason they should, nobody had ever taught them differently. Kelly thought she would like to be the one to teach them. Inspired by a prospectus from the just-birthed Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, that fall Kelly headed off to J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College and earned her degree in horticulture.

In 1992, after securing and completing a stint as one of the first paid interns here, she was summoned back to join the three other horticulturists then on staff in a position newly created just for her. Over the years, her role migrated gradually away from hands-on horticulture to hands-on education and eventually to the hands-on running of the Children’s Garden and all its formal and informal programs. Kelly remembers the Garden receiving a grant in the 1990s to fund classes for urban elementary school students, and the day when the first busload of excited children arrived. “Where am I?” “Do you live here?”

The expansion of the Children’s Garden in 2005, and the way in which Kelly and her remarkable staff brought the Garden alive was a pivotal moment in the Garden’s first 30 years.

Zach, Goldie, and Meagan are all in their early 20s now, perhaps starting families in which young children can learn from their parents about the rain forest and loofah sponges. And if the children of Zach, Goldie, and Meagan want to come learn in a garden, Kelly and her team will be here.

Shane TippettExecutive Director

Dear Kelly, thank you very much for teaching us that a loofah sponge comes from gourds. I also enjoyed the seeds you gave us to keep. Your friend, Goldie

Dear Kelly, thank you for teaching us more about the rain forest. I liked the part when everyone was wearing a suit, especially when I was the poisonous snake. I found a snake hole in my front yard. Zach T.

Butterfly Fact They breathe through pores on their sides.

Dear Ms. Kelly Riley, I loved the planting. Thank you for showing us the Garden. Love, Meagan

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The Children’s Garden staff includes (left to right): Kristi, Katelyn, Kelly, Kristin, Nicki, Dawn, (kneeling, front) Heather.

Oriental Anemone (Anemone)

autumnDutchman’s Pipe (Aristolochia gigantea)

conservatorysummerBlue Hawaii Elephant Ear (Colocasia ‘Blue Hawaii’)

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Not A Drop To SpareWe pumped the equivalent of 10 Olympic-sized swimming pools onto our plants last year. So, guess what our irrigation water bill came to? $50,000? $100,000 perhaps? How about $0?

Not a single drop of county water was used for irrigation purposes at the Garden during 2013. Instead, we captured stormwater runoff, filtered it, and then stored it in a pair of 7.5-acre storage tanks on the Garden grounds. You likely know one of these tanks by its other name, Lake Sydnor. Our second, larger irrigation lake is located at the rear of the property. Together our capture, reuse, and recycle program provides all the water a thirsty garden needs: 7 million gallons in 2013 alone.

Created in 1991 (Sydnor) and 1998 (Irrigation Lake), these lakes were an investment in a sustainable future for the Garden, both environmentally and financially. In water savings alone it took only a few years for these investments to pay for themselves. Since then we have continued to make additional investments, including renovations to the West Island Garden and a Constructed Wetland at the foot of the Rose Garden. Ultimately our goal is that every drop of water that leaves the Garden will be cleaner than when it arrived. This goal not only helps the Garden protect the environment and save money, it also reduces the demand for treated tap water from the county.

3Join In!Homeowners can easily follow the Garden’s lead, and rain barrels are a great place to start. According to the EPA, a rain barrel can save homeowners about 1,300 gallons of water during peak summer months.

Irrigation Advances Water stewardship continues with the Garden’s irrigation practices, including:• Computerized watering schedules

informed by an on-site weather station • Directed irrigation through water

transfers between two on-site lakes• Nozzle water-pressure modifications

for overspray reduction • Drip-system watering of select gardens• On-site irrigation technician

Butterfly FactWings’ color patterns result from tiny modified hairs (scales).

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Exhibits

Butterflies LIVE!* DAILY–OCTOBER 12 ..................................................... 9AM–5PMCONSERVATORY NORTH WING

New ReleasesDAILY .................................................................................. 10AMSATURDAYS .........................................................10AM AND 2PM

Butterflies have fascinated photographers and poets, scientists and school children throughout history. Now it’s your turn! Watch striking tropical and native butterflies during their daily activities of feeding and flying, pollinating and perching. Explore metamorphosis and other mysteries. Bring your camera or sketch pad, as well as family and friends!

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Tip: Butterflies tend to be most active on clear, sunny days.

Exhibit Protocol Butterflies are fragile. Please do not touch them, and move carefully in the exhibit area. Non-native butterflies should not be released into our environment, so butterfly ‘hitchhiking’ must be prevented. Please park strollers outside the Conservatory. Store backpacks and oversized totes at the designated holding area near the exhibit entry.

Butterfly Nursery* This nursery is like none other: it’s the butterfly life cycle in action! Each chrysalis (pupa) has a developing butterfly inside. As the butterfly matures and prepares to hatch, its chrysalis becomes more translucent and eventually splits. The adult butterfly emerges with delicate wings scrunched close to its body and then hangs, usually upside down, while ‘pumping’ fluid into its hollow-framed wings. Once the wings are fully inflated, dried, and hardened, the butterfly is ready for its first flight. An amazing sight to see!

Butterfly Fact Shrubs and trees offer them shelter from wind and predators.

You never know which ‘butterfly beauties’ you’ll see!

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Additional details about programs and activities at lewisginter.org.* Free for members and included with Garden admission. $ = For purchase.

Walk and Talk Pollinator SeriesBUTTERFLIES:JUNE 4 OR SEPTEMBER 17 .....................................9:30AM–NOON

MOTHS:JULY 17 OR AUGUST 14 ................................................. 6–7:30PM

HUMMINGBIRDS:AUGUST 13 .............................................................9:30AM–NOON

Explore pollinators’ habits and habitats with Garden Guide and Master Naturalist Barbara Wiederkehr during walks through the Garden.Other Walk and Talk topics page 10. Free/member; $/non-member.

Certified Monarch Waystation* DAILY–OCTOBER 12BIRD AND BUTTERFLY MEADOW

See the Monarch butterfly’s preferred habitat with milkweed plants, nectar sources, and shelter.Certified by Monarch Watch.

Kaleidoscope Pointe* DAILY–OCTOBER 12BIRD AND BUTTERFLY MEADOW

Watch butterflies as they ‘dance’ across the Meadow.

NaturePlay* DAILY–OCTOBER 12 .....................................................10AM–4PM

Self-directed activities with a focus on butterflies nurture imagination and spark creativity.

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Other Children’s Garden activities pages 8–9.

National Pollinator Week* JUNE 16–23 ................................................................. 10AM–4PMCHILDREN’S GARDEN

Do the bee dance or enjoy a ‘Who’s Pollinating the Garden?’ activity to learn about pollinators, how to protect and sustain them, and why they’re important. BONUS: DAILY ...................................................................... 2–4PM

Watch busy worker bees in an observation hive and taste honey from the comb (age 1 and older only). LGBG honey available for purchase in Garden Shop (limited supply).A major initiative of the national Pollinator Partnership.

North American Butterfly Association Butterfly Count* JULY 12 ........................................................................9AM–NOON

Take part in a significant survey! Volunteers in the U.S., Canada, and parts of Mexico conduct a one-day census of all butterflies sighted within 15-mile-diametric circles. Complied results will be published, used to monitor butterfly populations, and studied for effects of weather and habitat changes.Citizen Science Program. Registration required at lewisginter.org.

#Bflies Instagram Contest

Share your favorite photos from Butterflies LIVE! on Instagram. Visit the butterflies, tag your best pictures #Bflies and you’ll be entered to win a prize package.Details at http://bit.ly/InstaBflies.

Garden Shop Embellish your outdoor living spaces with butterfly beauty! Color-infused steel artwork from Next Innovations reveals vivid colors with just the right amount of luster and charm. Handcrafted in the U.S.A. Why not take advantage of your member discount?

Butterfly Fact Some overwinter in native habitats while others migrate.

Native Plants for Pollinators JULY 19 ............................................................................9–11AM

Native pollinators and plants often support one another: plants host the larva of particular species, and in turn the species reliably seeks out the plant, pollinating in the process. Anne Raup, lead butterfly curator for ButterfliesLIVE!, discusses the role of pollinators—butterflies, bees, moths, and hummingbirds—and how to select native plants that attract them. $.

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Family Activities: A Kaleidoscope of Butterflies

Adult Education Programs

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Calendar Additional information and What’s In Bloom updates at lewisginter.org.*Free for members and included with Garden admission. $ = For purchase.

DAILY–OCTOBER 12 Details pages 3–4.

Featured Exhibit

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Ginter in the MorningTUESDAY, 3 ......................................10AMAdults explore seasonal garden highlights, accompanied by knowledgeable Garden Guide.Free/member; $15/non-member. Pre-registration required at lewisginter.org.

Flowers After 5* THURSDAYS, 5, 12, 19, 26 ..............5–9PM

BLOEMENDAAL LAWN:FOOD AND BEVERAGE ......................5–8PMMUSIC ...........................................6–8PM

CHILDREN’S GARDEN:GOOD GREEN FUN..........................5–6PMWATERPLAY ................................ ’TIL 8PM

GARDEN SHOP ............................ ’TIL 7PMRelaxing evenings outdoors with talented local musicians & garden strolls. Food, wine, & beer ($).Butterflies LIVE! exhibit NOT open since less activity at night.More info page 12 & weekly themes at lewisginter.org.

Fidos After 5* THURSDAY, 12 ...............................5–8PMFlowers After 5 activities & leashed dogs welcomed for garden strolls (this night only).Regular visitor admission; $2 pet admission benefits Richmond SPCA.

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Richmond Area Daylily Society Show* & SaleSATURDAY, 14 SALE......................... 9AM–’TIL SOLD OUTEXHIBIT ....................................1–3:30PM KELLY EDUCATION CENTERExquisite daylilies on display & for purchase.Open free to the public; regular admission for Garden visitation.

Father’s Day in the Garden*SUNDAY, 15COOKOUT ...............................NOON–3PMACTIVITIES .....................................1–4PMRemote-controlled model boats, family activities, tasty cookout ($), & music by “The Jangling Reinharts.”Admission includes Butterflies LIVE!Model boats provided by Richmond Model Yacht Club.

july

Flowers After 5* THURSDAYS, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 ........5–9PMDetails in June listing.

Free Fourth of July FRIDAY, 4 .................................9AM–5PMACTIVITIES .....................................1–4PMPARADE .............................................2PMWear red/white/blue & bring wagons/strollers to decorate for Children’s Garden parade. Also enjoy WaterPlay, music, holiday activities, & Butterflies LIVE!Free admission all day.

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Fidos After 5* THURSDAY, 10 ...............................5–8PMDetails in June listing.

august

Santa GardenFest Dinner Reservations BeginFRIDAY, 1Limited availability; first call, first reserved. Details page 7.

Flowers After 5* THURSDAYS, 7, 14, 21, 28 ..............5–9PMDetails in June listing.

Fidos After 5* THURSDAY, 14 ...............................5–8PMDetails in June listing.

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Ginter in the MorningTUESDAY, 2 .....................................10AMDetails in June listing.

Fall Plant SaleFRIDAY, 19 ....................10AM–6PMSATURDAY, 20 .................9AM–3PMPARKING LOT BFall is for planting, and our Plant Sale is the place to begin!

Presented by LGBG volunteers. Open (free) to the public. Regular admission for Garden visitation.

Building Update The Education and Library Complex has been renamed the Kelly Education Center as an appropriate memorial to Mrs. Ethel C. Kelly, her husband, Hugh P. Kelly, Jr., and her mother, Ethel M. Wilson, with deep gratitude for Mrs. Kelly’s very generous bequest.

Butterfly Facts Large compound eyes easily detect motion.

A ‘straw’ (proboscis) enables them to sip flower nectar.

Insects, birds, rodents, reptiles, etc. are natural enemies.

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GardenFest Meals & Dining with SantaHoliday dining—especially with Santa—is a Garden tradition and family favorite. Avoid disappointment by making your reservations as noted below, (804) 262-9887.

Meal Reservations Accepted Date Options LocationSanta Dinner Beginning Aug. 1, Dec. 14–17 Auditorium ext. 345 or 224Santa Brunch Beginning Oct. 1, ext. 329 Dec. 6, 13, 20 Auditorium (2 seatings)GardenFest Dinner Beginning Oct. 1, ext. 329 Nov. 30–Dec. 12 Tea HouseGardenFest Dinner Any time, ext. 345 or 224 Sun.–Tues., Robins Room (15+ guests) Nov. 30–Jan. 12

november

Ginter in the MorningTUESDAY, 4 .....................................10AMDetails in June listing.

Museum Stores of Richmond Holiday Shoppers Fair SHOPPERS FAIR:FRIDAY, 7 ........................9:30AM–8:30PMSATURDAY, 8 ........................9:30AM–5PM

ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION:FRIDAY, 7 ..................................5–8:30PM20% discount at participating museums.

HOST SITE: LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA Note Change: No member preview this year.

Champagne ’n’ Shopping THURSDAY, 13 ...............................5–8PMGARDEN SHOP

Holly Jolly Christmas on Lakeside AvenueFRIDAY, 14–SATURDAY, 15 .............5–9PMFRIDAY, 14 (ONLY): GARDEN SHOP ................. OPEN ’TIL 9PM

Splendor Under Glass Gala “Year of the Phoenix”FRIDAY, 21CONSERVATORY

Super SaturdaySATURDAY, 22 ........................10AM–5PMGARDEN SHOP20% off member purchases (with member ID)

Dominion GardenFest of Lights FRIDAY, NOV. 28–MONDAY, JAN. 12, 2015Ticketed event.

20th Anniversary!

Upcoming Highlights $. Details & registration at

lewisginter.org/adult-education.

Adult Education Expand your knowledge and experience the garden in new ways! The next Catalog of opportunities will be mailed to member households and inserted in the August 6th issue of “Style Weekly.”

Grasses, Sedges, and RushesAUGUST 11 & 18 ......................9AM–5PMIn-depth instruction about grasses, sedges, and rushes for seasoned gardeners and green industry professionals. Focus on classification, nomenclature, terminology, and identification with emphasis on Virginia native or naturalized species. Includes lecture, lab, and field practicum with instruction by Dr. Douglas A. DeBerry, research assistant professor of biology and environmental science, College of William and Mary. $. Two sessions = 14 hrs. GES: HL, 14. Supported in part by the Freas Foundation.

A Day of Photography in the Garden SEPTEMBER 27Local and nationally renowned photographers share their expertise.

The Gillette Forum on Landscape Design OCTOBER 23 & 24Biennial forum examines current topics in landscape design.

What’s Out There WeekendOCTOBER 25 & 26The Cultural Landscape Foundation presents the first “What’s Out There Weekend” in Virginia, highlighting the Richmond area’s rich and diverse landscape heritage through a series of free interpretive tours led by expert guides. Updates posted at lewisginter.org and tclf.org.

summer hours

GARDEN Daily: 9AM–5PMThursday, June–August: 9AM–9PM Butterflies LIVE!: Daily, 9AM–5PM

GARDEN SHOPMonday–Saturday: 10AM–5PM Sunday: NOON–5PMThursday, June–August: 10AM–7PM

GARDEN CAFEDaily: 10AM–4PMCafe and Robins Room closed August 3–September 12 for renovations.

TEA HOUSE Wednesday–Sunday: 11:30AM–2:30PMReservations recommended for special events & parties of 5 or more: 262-9887, ext. 399.Closed Mondays & Tuesdays.

LORA M. ROBINS LIBRARYWeekdays: 10AM–4PMSaturday & Sunday: 1–4PM

WATERPLAYDaily (pending weather)Full schedule & weather updates on Garden’s Facebook page.

october

Santa GardenFest Brunch Reservations BeginWEDNESDAY, 1Limited availability; first call, first reserved. Details at right.

October Oddities* OCTOBER 1–31Intriguing displays, Gourd Quest, & other family activities examine Nature’s quirky curiosities.Details page 9.

Richmond Rose Society Show*SATURDAY, 4 ..................................1–4PMSUNDAY, 5 .........................11AM–3:30PMKELLY EDUCATION CENTER Included with regular Garden admission.

Ginter in the MorningTUESDAY, 7 ......................................10AMDetails in June listing.

Rose Fest*SATURDAY, 11 & SUNDAY, 12 ..... NOON–3PMRoses in full bloom & live entertainment. Family activities in the Children’s Garden.

The Gillette Forum on Landscape DesignTHURSDAY, 23 & FRIDAY, 24Details at right.

Goblins & Gourds*SUNDAY, 26 ...................................1–4PMCHILDREN’S GARDEN Details page 9.

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Botanical Cyanotypes by Woody Woodroof* NOW–OCTOBER 12GINTER GALLERY II KELLY EDUCATION CENTER Organic farmer, community organizer, and artist Woody Woodroof used the power of the sun and fabric to create these fascinating large-scale botanical cyanotypes (19th-century monochrome photographic-printing process).

Botanical Book Club2ND FRIDAY, EVERY OTHER MONTH ...................11AMDetails via email: library@lewisginter.org.

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Visit the Garden Cart for updates, events, and activities of the day.*Free for members and included with Garden admission. $ = For purchase.

Girl Scout Programs SELECT THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER–NOVEMBER .......... 4–5:30PMGirl Scout Leaders, we’ve made it easy for you and your troops! You can schedule the following programs that complement garden-related Girl Scout badge requirements.

• Daisy Blue Bucket • Junior Flowers• Brownie Bugs • Junior Gardener

$. Badges not included with program fee. Details at lewisginter.org.

Homeschool Junior Master Gardeners SESSION 1: GROWING A VEGETABLE GARDEN MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 8–29 .............................. 2–3:30PMBy growing their own edible garden, homeschoolers can earn 4-H Growing a Vegetable Garden Certification. Germinate seeds, transplant new sprouts, make and use compost, and grow cool-season plants throughout the winter. Also learn how to harvest nutritious vegetables to prepare delicious snacks.

SESSION 2: LITERATURE IN THE GARDENMONDAYS, OCTOBER 6-27 ................................... 2–3:30PMThrough garden-themed literature, homeschoolers can earn 4-H Literature in the Garden Certification. Read and then actually meet a real-life Plantzilla; conduct experiments to discover how carnivorous plants lure and capture their prey. Readings from “Brother Eagle, Sister Sky” will inspire participants to try Eastern Woodland American Indian skills and crafts that foster a deeper connection to the Earth.

$. Details, applications, and pre-registration (required) at lewisginter.org.

Green Adventure Summer CampsJUNE–AUGUST, SELECT MONDAYS–FRIDAYS ............9AM–NOONFrom Herbology to Camp Cuisine, this summer’s camps are as intriguing as nature itself!$. Limited space. Pre-registration (required) @ lewisginter.org.

The Butterflies are Back! See pages 4–5 for information about Butterflies LIVE! and A Kaleidoscope of Butterflies.

Butterfly Fact They smell with their antennae and taste with their feet.

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Also see the Garden Calendar pages 6–7.

October Oddities*

October 1-31 Refresh your family’s ‘garden spirit’ by exploring the weird and wacky wonders of nature!

DisplaysOCTOBER 1-31 ................................................................. DAILY

Enjoy vignettes of nature’s underappreciated oddities and found objects that provoke curiosity and wonder. Mushrooms, lichen, moss, gourds, and other unusual fruits, crafted insects—plus an occasional display of ‘hortitorture’ and other Garden whimsy—are all part of this fun-filled seasonal exhibit.

Gourd QuestOCTOBER 1-31 ................................................................. DAILY

Families search for different varieties of gourds and pumpkins: mini white boo pumpkin, peanut pumpkin, and apple gourds.

Rose FestOCTOBER 11 & 12 ....................................................NOON–3PM

Details page 7.

Goblins & GourdsOCTOBER 26 ...................................................................1–4PM

Annual harvest celebration features the “Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra,” pumpkin decorating, and autumnal fun!

The Children’s Garden offers a variety of self-directed activities… so there’s something for everyone! Visit lewisginter.org for details on WaterPlay, Kid Quest, Good Green Fun, Garden Art, Drop In & Dig, and more!

Youth VolunteersDaniel, 13, says after starting work in the Youth Volunteer Program, his Dad sensed his growing interest in plants and gave him two tomato plants and a green pepper plant to tend. Eating the fruits of his own labor became a different experience. “I grew it, so I have to enjoy it more. There’s a sense of accomplishment to have grown and harvested the vegetables you eat.”See page 10 for information on this and other volunteer opportunities.

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Summer Walk and Talks Tours free/adult members; $15/non-members. Pre-registration required. Pollinator-related Walk and Talks page 5.

HydrangeasJUNE 14 OR 21............................................ 9–10:30AMJUNE 26 ........................................................ 6–7:30PM

Dragonflies in the GardenJUNE 25 OR JULY 23 ..............................9:30AM–NOON

Sharing Tree StoriesJUNE 26 OR JULY 24 ................................ 5:30–6:30PMDuring Flowers After 5

Who Was A. Descubes?JULY 8 OR AUGUST 5 ...................................... 10–11AM

In the Summer Meadow JULY 9 ......................................................... 9–10:30AM

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Tours, Rentals, & Volunteer Opportunities

The Tea House serves up summer dining at its finest! Also available for facility rentals. Contact facilityevents@lewisginter.org or 262-9887, ext. 345 or 224.

2014 Cheers to Art! with more than 230 guests in attendance raised a gross total of $30,260 for the Children’s

Garden! Thanks to all of our attendees, and a special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor M&T Bank and Wilmington Trust.

Youth June–August Youth ages 13–18 work with Children’s Garden staff for three weekday shifts each week to provide additional horticulture support in the Community Kitchen Garden, Children’s Garden, and other areas of the Garden as needed. Guided horticulture training provides opportunities to learn more about local food systems, gain understanding of our interdependence with plants, and accumulate community service hours.Find out more and apply at lewisginter.org/volunteers.

Community Kitchen GardenSelect dates, April–November Volunteers are the foundation of the Community Kitchen Garden (CKG) that launched in 2009. The CKG is dedicated to growing fresh produce for FeedMore’s Community Kitchen, which prepares meals daily for Central Virginians served by the Meals on Wheels, Kids’ Cafe, and Summer Food Service programs. The CKG engages the community by offering volunteer work sessions; providing interpretation of garden goals, tactics, and experiences; and advocating for sustainability and stewardship of our planet. Volunteers are recruited in several ways:• Garden’s Volunteer office - lewisginter.org/volunteers • Garden’s Learning Youth Volunteer Program - See

information at left• HandsOn RVA - handsonrva.org• Corporate groups - jennier@lewisginter.org or

262-9887, ext. 339 for info on CKG volunteerism as a team-building and/or employer-sponsored community service event. 2013 examples include Dominion, Altria, Genworth, CarMax, Capital One, Bank of America, Kroger, R.J. Reynolds, Owens & Minor, and more!

FamiliesSelect dates, April–October Spend meaningful family time by volunteering together in the Children’s Garden. Teach the value of giving to the community while enjoying fresh air and beautiful views.Not recommended for children under age 6. Those under age 18 must be accompanied by adult or guardian at all times.

Butterfly Facts They extract water and minerals from damp soil.

Some tropical butterflies prefer the juice of rotting fruit instead of flower nectar.

Man is their greatest enemy.

Some bask in the sun to reach an 85-degree temperature for flight.

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Beautiful RVA Many regard the Garden as a place of beauty, inspiration, and solace. But did you know that the Garden is also a convenor, a facilitator, and a partner in innovative community greening initiatives? To support the strategic goal to “expand the Garden beyond its walls,” in January 2013, the Garden launched Beautiful RVA – a regional coalition of public and private agencies and organizations all invested in improving the quality of life in greater Richmond through public horticulture, urban greening, and beautiful place-making initiatives. The coalition receives email digests of newsworthy beautification initiatives, calls to action, appeals for volunteer services, and invitations to offer citizen input on strategic public and private place-making projects. Periodically Beautiful RVA meets to tackle beautification and greening opportunities that require the coordination of local assets and resources. The Garden’s respected community profile, institutional credibility, and success in amassing and leveraging private support—along with its horticultural knowledge base and organizational development skills—have engendered a sense of hopeful, collaborative momentum around beautification efforts in our region. To learn more about Beautiful RVA, contact Randee Humphrey, director of education, at randeeh@lewisginter.org.

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The generosity of these community sponsors has helped Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden gain international recognition:

Ms. Susan H. ArmstrongThe Honorable and Mrs. Gerald L. BalilesMr. and Mrs. Dennis I. BelcherMr. and Mrs. Roger L. BoeveMrs. George H. BragdonJudith Haskell Brewer FundMrs. Charles L. BrownMr. and Mrs. J. Stewart Bryan IIIMiss Ethel R. ChrismanMr. and Mrs. Langdon T. Christian IVMr. and Mrs. J. Harwood CochraneMr. and Mrs. John H. Cronly IIIMr. Everett Fahy, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. FarrellMr. Charles H. Foster, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. FranciscoMr. and Mrs. William Ryland Gardner, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Bruce C. Gottwald, Sr.Mr. Bruce C. Gottwald, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. J. Randolph HutchesonMr. William H. King, Jr. and Mrs. Grace DenHartogThe Nathalie L. Klaus Charitable TrustMr. and Mrs. Linwood Lacy, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Manuel LoupassiMr. and Mrs. E. Morgan MasseyMr. and Mrs. G. Gilmer Minor IIIMr. and Mrs. T. Justin Moore IIIMr. and Mrs. C. Cotesworth PinckneyMr. and Mrs. Charles L. Reed, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John M. R. ReedMr. Myron H. ReinhartDr. Peter S. Ro and Dr. Kee Sung RoMr. and Mrs. C. B. Robertson IIIDr. and Mrs. Dennis J. RudzinskiMr. and Mrs. Thomas SchievelbeinMr. and Mrs. Dave ShaferMr. and Mrs. John W. SnowMrs. Jane B. SpilmanMrs. Phyllis Cothran and Dr. Arnold L. StolbergMr. and Mrs. Addison B. ThompsonMr. and Mrs. Richard G. TilghmanMr. and Mrs. Tom F. TurnerMr. and Mrs. Marcus WeinsteinMr. and Mrs. John H. Wick IIIMrs. Daniel R. Wilkinson, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Frank WillinghamMs. Mary Denny Wray

2013–14 Rosarian Society Members

Board Update The Garden appreciates the leadership and support of its Board of Directors. A special thanks to Roger Boeve and Peter Toms who recently concluded their terms, and a warm welcome to Anne Leigh Kerr.

2014 Executive CommitteeJohn M. R. Reed – President Kathleen Allen Luke – Vice President James H. Starkey III – Treasurer

Since inception, the Community Kitchen Garden and volunteers have produced more than 23 tons of fresh produce (46,485 lbs.). Thanks to Dominion representatives who helped with the harvest shown in this photo.

Capital One associates and LGBG staff planted the Broad Street median near the intersection of Broad and Belvidere, in Venture Richmond’s Botanical Makeover of the Arts District, October 2013.

Volunteer details and applications at lewisginter.org/volunteers or call 262-9887, ext. 335.

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“All gardening is landscape painting.”

—William Kent

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Flowers After 5?EVERY THURSDAY EVENING JUNE–AUGUST

Glorious flowers everywhere,Sounds of music in the air.

Joy of sipping luxurious wine,Relaxed on blankets as you dine.

Counting stars in summer’s sky,Spotting fireflies that glow by.

Garden discoveries along the lake,Pleasures of a much-deserved break.

Families gathered across the wayExploring the Tree House and WaterPlay.

Chatting, laughing with new-found friends,Summertime memory that never ends!

Details page 6. Weekly themes at lewisginter.org.

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