I think I’ve mentioned along the way that my professional background is in marketing and communications. Right now I do some consulting for a great company based out of Richmond called Floricane. Last night I had the delightful pleasure of attending a focus group that Floricane was facilitating at our local botanical garden. I was reminded of what an exceptional neighborhood destination Lewis Ginter is!
{Flowers in Bloom — July}
I’ve been to one party, a couple of meetings and a handful of outdoor concerts at the Garden, but I’m embarrassed to say I’ve never actually toured the property.
My real point in sharing this with you is to suggest you seek out a botanical garden in your area. I guarantee it will be an amazing source of creative inspiration for your garden, your home, your art or your children.
{Glorious Glass in the Garden by Han Godo Frabel}
As this article published in the New York Times yesterday says, botanical gardens are no longer exclusive to garden-club ladies, horticultural lectures and chrysanthemum contests. They include hip concert series, children’s gardens, and composting classes. Ours (and others) even have shopping, dining and dogs!
{Children’s Garden}
I’d say it’s time to pull my head out of the ground and see what’s blooming around me. I think I’ll start with a Fidos After Five tour of the garden next month.
Want to find a garden near you or along your travels? Check out this online Garden Search.
{all images: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden}
Tags: botanical garden, gardening, outdoor