While Richmond is beautiful in any season, spring is around the corner, and we're excited to see these gardens bloom this year! Join our real estate agents in greeting spring at these colorful gardens in Central Virginia.

• Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden - 1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond, VA 23228
  Founded in 1984, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a fixture on many lists of top ten botanical gardens in North America. The 82-acre grounds encompass four lakes and 15 distinct outdoor gardens, along with a conservatory and greenhouse. Families love the Children's Garden, which includes a number of interactive features where kids can learn about flowering plants, trees, and fruits and vegetables. Hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $17 for adults and $8 for ages 3-12. 
  
  
• 1812 Wickham House - 1015 E. Clay St., Richmond, VA 23219
  The centerpiece of this comprehensive museum is 1812 Wickham House, which was the early-19th-century home of the family for whom it is named. Out back, the Valentine Garden is a secluded green space where John Wickham planted the huge magnolia tree more than 200 years ago. Hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, with extended hours until 7 p.m. on Thursday. Admission is $10 for ages 18 and up, with no charge on Wednesdays.
  
  
• Agecroft Hall & Gardens - 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA 23221
  Take a trip to "merry olde England" with a visit to Agecroft Hall & Gardens. Built in the 15th century, the Tudor-style manor house in Lancashire was dismantled, shipped across the ocean, and reconstructed in Richmond by entrepreneur Thomas C. Williams, Jr. The current building incorporates a number of renovations that make it a hybrid of past and modern styles. In keeping with the British theme, the estate's lush lawn is the site of the annual Shakespeare festival, produced by local theater company Richmond Shakes. Visit the website for seasonal hours. Admission is $12 for adults and $8 for students ages 8 and up, with garden-only admission available at half-price.
  
  
• Joseph Bryan Park - 4308 Hermitage Rd., Richmond, VA 23227
  Once upon a time, Joseph Bryan Park was a picturesque rural farm. Thanks to the family of Joseph Bryan, founder of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the property is now a pet-friendly public park for everyone to enjoy. The most well-known attraction is the stunning 17-acre Azalea Gardens, along with its charming fountain pond. Another popular spot is the native plant and pollinator garden in the Nature Preserve. Bryan Park is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., and admission is free.
  
  
• Bragg House - 319 High St., Petersburg, VA 23805
  Bragg House has a place of prominence on historical High Street, just minutes from Petersburg homes for sale. Originally designed in the Federal style of architecture, William Bragg remodeled the house in the Greek Revival style. The botanical gardens surrounding the home showcase many beautiful plants, flowers, and fruit trees. Bragg House is often included in tours during Virginia's Historic Garden Week and frequently hosts special events during the holidays.

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