Kathleen Toler

Colonial Classic

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:33:00 GMT

The future of 254-year-old Mount Airy Plantation in Richmond County rests on the shoulders of the 10th generation of the Tayloe family to live on the estate.

Warm Winter or Pseudo-Spring?

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:42:00 GMT

This winter was the fourth warmest on record for Virginia.

The Lure of Lavender

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:55:57 GMT

Make an herbal wreath and get a lavender fix at Lavender Fields Herb Farm in Glen Allen

The Glorious Gardens at Monticello

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:06:00 GMT

Thomas Jefferson wasn't just one of America's greatest minds, he was a fine gardener as well.

Lotus Life Cycle

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:45:47 GMT

Lotus flower photography by Kathleen Toler, unless otherwise noted.

The Rewards of Composting

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:57:00 GMT

Our founding fathers were onto something

The Calm Before the Storm

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:10:12 GMT

A pre-hurricane tour of Norfolk Botanical Garden

Fatal Attraction

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:07:00 GMT

Pitcher plants lure insects to their deaths.

The Aliens Have Landed

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:10:14 GMT

Lotuses thrive in Virginia and are out of this world.

A Toast to Summer

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Spend an evening at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Sculpting Big Dreams in the Garden

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:00:28 GMT

Patrick Dougherty's stick sculpture is now on display at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond.

Small, Smart Spaces

Wed, 25 May 2011 16:39:29 GMT

The urban gardens of The West Avenue Garden Tour make a big impact.

Wedding Bells

Tue, 10 May 2011 13:37:55 GMT

Lily of the valley takes center stage at the royal wedding

Founding Gardeners

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:57:18 GMT

Andrea Wulf’s book sheds new light on the founding fathers