tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post2472399641984296382..comments2024-01-03T01:06:58.771-05:00Comments on A Tidewater Gardener: Busman's Holiday - Lewis Ginter Botanical GardenLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-33576645349394462662013-10-23T12:32:58.003-04:002013-10-23T12:32:58.003-04:00The only thing Lewis Genter has on the NBG's i...The only thing Lewis Genter has on the NBG's is their pitcher plants and the conservatory. Their pitcher plants inspired me to build my own mini bog in my front yard in Norfolk and its doing wonderfully. Pitcher plants are super easy to grow if done right (venus fly traps too). What Lewis Genter really needs is a proper rock garden. Their lack of Agaves really hurts them in my book. Although really, i love both placesPaul VAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-55620525131144668462013-10-06T20:21:28.014-04:002013-10-06T20:21:28.014-04:00The buildings were not that imposing in person, an...The buildings were not that imposing in person, and fit into the garden nicely. I was just suffering a pang of jealousy.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-20372188844187116732013-10-06T20:20:26.533-04:002013-10-06T20:20:26.533-04:00Yes it was!Yes it was!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-84534578603356273142013-10-06T20:20:12.853-04:002013-10-06T20:20:12.853-04:00I could have spent much more time with the pitcher...I could have spent much more time with the pitcher plants, but we had to rush onward. Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-51145060584167386292013-10-06T20:18:27.146-04:002013-10-06T20:18:27.146-04:00I am really glad you enjoyed the botanical gardens...I am really glad you enjoyed the botanical gardens, both sides of the bay and my blogs. Thank you for taking the time to comment.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-85815816405024557822013-10-05T11:09:55.258-04:002013-10-05T11:09:55.258-04:00I've never been to Virginia, and living on the...I've never been to Virginia, and living on the opposite coast doesn't allow frequent visits. I promise if I ever did make the trip, your botanical garden will be my number one reason for going. Thank you for the invitation!chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-30374830113228390952013-10-02T04:31:58.300-04:002013-10-02T04:31:58.300-04:00Such imposing buildings, I actually felt much more...Such imposing buildings, I actually felt much more comfortable once I hit the wonderful shot of the bench under the trees! Glad you are not suffering from too much envy.Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-709491890905845152013-10-01T21:33:26.124-04:002013-10-01T21:33:26.124-04:00That dutchmans pipe is cool.That dutchmans pipe is cool.greggohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490422976382424491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-82992509380151812902013-10-01T14:08:30.957-04:002013-10-01T14:08:30.957-04:00I bet this visit to the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gar...I bet this visit to the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden was a great inspiration. The pitcher plants are incredible!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-67863519311951064762013-09-29T20:03:10.022-04:002013-09-29T20:03:10.022-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-83049727061194053422013-09-29T19:58:36.086-04:002013-09-29T19:58:36.086-04:00Yes they were Sharon.Yes they were Sharon.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-41439806517059420132013-09-29T19:58:17.401-04:002013-09-29T19:58:17.401-04:00I do wish we had one of those. Their orchid collec...I do wish we had one of those. Their orchid collection was displayed in one wing and it was very nice.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-90685774623207396992013-09-29T19:55:19.608-04:002013-09-29T19:55:19.608-04:00We have a butterfly house where I work as well, bu...We have a butterfly house where I work as well, but we only show native butterflies. Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-70443864754896683962013-09-29T19:53:50.755-04:002013-09-29T19:53:50.755-04:00I hope you got a chance to wonder the gardens when...I hope you got a chance to wonder the gardens when you were not judging. I am looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-89615979573121798832013-09-29T14:34:35.091-04:002013-09-29T14:34:35.091-04:00Les: Recently met a friend from Switzerland in Ba...Les: Recently met a friend from Switzerland in Baltimore (I'm from NC). We traveled down and up the Chesapeake Bay weaving through the back roads of the Eastern and Western shoreline. It was a wonderful experience . My friend LOVED the tidewater area. But one the best days was a visit to your Norfolk Botanical Gardens. We spent the whole day there and although I've been to the Ginter Gardens, I have a special place in my heart for Norfolk Botanical Gardens. Thank you for sharing your experiences. Now that I've discovered your two blogs, I'm sending a link to my friend in Switzerland. She'll love them. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-63166863170481518142013-09-28T00:27:34.251-04:002013-09-28T00:27:34.251-04:00wow those pitcher plants are like jewels!wow those pitcher plants are like jewels!sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529895941009940357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-19695385747309983382013-09-25T20:08:14.571-04:002013-09-25T20:08:14.571-04:00I love old style conservatories and the gardens we...I love old style conservatories and the gardens were nice too. It must be encouraging to find them no better than yours.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-38508151014369471192013-09-25T10:16:19.424-04:002013-09-25T10:16:19.424-04:00This botanical garden looks like a place that I wo...This botanical garden looks like a place that I would love to visit if I ever got off the nursery. I would like to visit yours too. I do think I have seen enough butterflies since it seems that every botanical garden has a display these days. Good for getting people, to notice and appreciate insects more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-38910638419996477452013-09-24T10:41:21.110-04:002013-09-24T10:41:21.110-04:00Les,
I will be back at Lewis Ginter next week judg...Les,<br />I will be back at Lewis Ginter next week judging the Garden Club of VA Rose Show. It will be my fourth trip there and it is always a delight. I'm excited to hear the butterflies are on display again! What a treat! I'll get to do a follow-up Dirt Diaries (www.thedirtdiaries.com) posting on high class blooms and high flyers!Lynn Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726341040976568748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-17072250576912217202013-09-23T21:40:13.004-04:002013-09-23T21:40:13.004-04:00First of all, welcome back to Va. The plant next t...First of all, welcome back to Va. The plant next to the gomphrena is a coleus, one that can take some sun. If I had to guess it is probably 'Wasabi'. Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-79470892629300495752013-09-23T21:24:35.336-04:002013-09-23T21:24:35.336-04:00What is the gold/chartreuse plant next to the gomp...What is the gold/chartreuse plant next to the gomphrena? It looks ike a stinging nettle with a gorgeous color. BTW, I look forward to your blog so much; it's so great for me since I recently moved back here after 30 years in FL and realized how very little I know about this plant zone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-10935581766110192562013-09-23T19:44:48.676-04:002013-09-23T19:44:48.676-04:00Chav, thank you for the kind words. If you every f...Chav, thank you for the kind words. If you every find yourself in the Norfolk area, please visit the garden and let me know if you can.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-13410197893220832872013-09-23T19:43:18.415-04:002013-09-23T19:43:18.415-04:00Jonah, thank you for taking the time to respond. I...Jonah, thank you for taking the time to respond. I hope that we will have a chance to reciprocate at some point in the future, though it will be hard to top how the Ginter crew treated us. If you or anyone at the garden need any of the photos I took on our visit, just let me know. I will be glad to share.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-85981204519382374142013-09-23T19:39:23.118-04:002013-09-23T19:39:23.118-04:00Vikki, I did mean to mention at the end of the pos...Vikki, I did mean to mention at the end of the post that Maymont will be next, but it slipped my mind. I also like how Ginter is laid out.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-9772783444638005702013-09-23T19:37:52.998-04:002013-09-23T19:37:52.998-04:00Alison, you are quite welcome.Alison, you are quite welcome.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.com