Bloom alert: Our hydrangeas (𝘏𝘺𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘦) have filled The Kaufman Hydrangea Garden! Did you know some species of hydrangea their color can change based on soil pH? Acidic soil brings out the blues, while alkaline soil leans toward pinks and purples!

Celebrate the 4th of July weekend with NBG! 🇺🇸 Bring your family to enjoy a beautiful day in the Garden.

Oh to be a little butterfly in wildflower meadow 🦋🌼

Something is on the horizon… 🌊🛥️🐅🦒🏴‍☠️⚓️ Keep an eye out for clues! 👀

The #1 Butterfly House in the United States awaits you at Norfolk Botanical Garden! 🦋🪻🐛

🌟 Introducing Norfolk Treasures! 🌟 This September, three of Norfolk’s most beloved attractions — Nauticus, The Virginia Zoo, and Norfolk Botanical Garden— are teaming up for a month-long Member Swap! (Learn more by visiting our website)

Watershed Tower by Angela Hazeltine Pozzi is an amazing sculpture crafted from reclaimed plastics. Now on display in the WOW Children’s Garden Grain Plain, it’s the perfect I-Spy adventure! How many hidden treasures can you spot? Comment below 👀🔍

Finish out the summer with a splash! Exciting news — Our WOW Children’s Garden Splash Pads are back on daily from 9:30AM to 6:00PM. Thank you for your patience during our unexpected maintenance.

Wildest dreams? More like wildest flowers! 💐 Taylor and Travis, your fairytale wedding belongs right here in the Garden. We’ve got the venue for you! Congrats on your engagement! 💍

Sunflower, my eyes Want you more than a melody 🌻

Fall is loading! 🔄🍁 Get ready to grab your pumpkin spice latte ☕️ and stroll through our paths of multicolor trees. It will be here before you know it! We’re excited! Are you? What’s your favorite season? 🍁❄️🌸🌻

The ONLINE Garden To-Go Kits Plant Sale is almost here! 🪴 Our members get the BEST deals with early access tomorrow + 10% off. Not a member yet? Now’s the perfect time to join! Click here to learn more: norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/gardentogokits/

Today is the day! Shop our ONLINE Garden To-Go Kits NOW: shopnbg.org Feeling overwhelmed by gardening and not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered! 🪴 Each kit is filled with beautiful, hand-picked plants in plug form to make gardening easy.

Rainy days might feel gloomy to us, but mushrooms love them! 🌧🍄 Mushrooms thrive in dark, wet environments, and after a rainy day is the perfect time for them to sprout. Rain soaks the soil, which helps mushrooms grow and spread their spores.

Your holiday tradition is about to get a LOT BRIGHTER!🎄💡 Experience the Dominion Energy Garden of Lights! Walk the Garden Aglow immersed in dazzling lights from Nov 8 - Jan 4. 🌟 🎟️ Purchase your tickets now: norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/dominion-energ…

Bloom alert! Our roses (𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘦) are having their second bloom of the season. Grab a loved one and walk among the roses. Did you know? Norfolk Botanical Garden Rose Garden is featured on a U.S. Postal Stamp.

Our 2026 Diversity Gallery applications are open NOW. Congrats again to last year's winners Ka-Son, Briana Ariel, and Earl! To learn more or apply visit our website: norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/diversity-gall…

A BIG thank you to the incredible Dominion Energy Volunteers for lending their time and helping us prepare for The Dominion Energy Garden of Lights! ✨🎄

𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘺𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘶𝘮 ‘Cambodian Queen’ brings a cheerful burst of pink to the Garden and it is a hardy fall-bloom. This plant thrives in cool weather and attracts pollinators while adding a vibrant splash of late-season color.

🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸 Today, we proudly honor and thank all the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. Did you know part of our holiday light show features the CVN77 Carrier, also known as the USS George H.W. Bush?