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Low Line Refresher

September 30, 2020

“Award-Winning Capital Trees” has a nice ring to it!

August 21, 2020

Capital Trees Job Opening – Program and Outreach Manager

August 11, 2020

A Bird’s Eye View of the Low Line

August 11, 2020

Capital Trees Goes Organic and Sustainable

August 6, 2020

A Thank You to Rolling Off Board Members

July 1, 2020

The Completion of the Low Line Green

May 29, 2020

Meet Meg Turner: Chair of the Board

April 28, 2020

The Latest Research: The Impact of Green Space on Violent Crime

March 11, 2020

Spring Cleanup February 29, 2020

February 20, 2020

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We love experiencing the four distinct seasons and

We love experiencing the four distinct seasons and we planned the Low Line and Low Line Green so that they’re lovely (and different!) each season. As the temperatures drop and we ease more fully into fall, we’re looking forward to seeing the gardens transition to fall as well.⠀
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#autumn #fall #season #seasonchange #CapitalTrees #LowLine #LowLineGreen #garden #urbangarden #urbangardening #gardendesign #green #greenspace #publicgarden #nature #Richmond #RichmondVA #Virginia #nativeplants⠀

As a rule, most foliage is green. So this Hibiscus

As a rule, most foliage is green. So this Hibiscus ‘Kopper King’ really stands out along the Low Line. Burgundy leaves, and showy pink blooms add lovely contrast to the garden (and to your own garden if you plant one yourself!)

It’s not news that Richmonders LOVE their dogs.

It’s not news that Richmonders LOVE their dogs. And while we focus on increasing greenspace for Richmond’s humans… we sure are partial to all the dogs that sniff and stroll their way along the Low Line. We’d love to start featuring photos of dogs that love the space! Next time you visit, stop and smell the flowers, and snap a shot of your pup along the Low Line. Send it our way and/or use hashtag #DogsOfTheLowLine so that we can share it with all of the friends of Capital Trees!

#Richmond #RichmondVA #RVA #RichmondVirginia #VirginiaIsForLovers #VisitRichmond #DogsofRichmond #DogsofRVA #RVAdogs #DogFriendly #ShockoeBottom #UrbanGarden #Greenspace #Garden #PublicGarden #NativePlants #CapitalTrees

Coneflowers are commonly seen in landscaping for a

Coneflowers are commonly seen in landscaping for a variety of reasons. These Echinacea purpurea ‘White Swan’ are planted at the Low Line Green. They bloom mid-summer, and are tolerant of both heat and drought which makes them a good choice for Richmond’s sweltering summers. Not only are they pretty, but they’re functional. When they die back for the season, their seed heads provide a snack for wild birds!⠀
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#coneflower #blooms #landscaping #urbanlandscaping #urbangarden #RVA #RichmondVA #Virginia #habitat #garden #gardening #green #nature #greenspace #echinacea #LowLine #LowLineRVA #LowLineGreen⠀

This year, we formed an Advisory Council of past b

This year, we formed an Advisory Council of past board members and friends of Capital Trees to help us further connect with the Richmond community and raise awareness of our mission. We had our first council meeting a couple of weeks ago using the open-air plaza at the Low Line Green - and we are grateful for their support!

#Richmond #RichmondVA #RVA #CapitalTrees #LowLine #LowLineGreen #Green #UrbanGarden #Greenspace #Nature #OpenAir #FreshAir #Urban #NativePlants #Pollinators #Pollinator

The Garden Club of Virginia turned 100 this year!

The Garden Club of Virginia turned 100 this year! For those of you who might not know our beginnings, four Richmond Garden Clubs (Boxwood Garden Club, Three Chopt Garden Club, James River Garden Club and Tuckahoe Garden Club) joined forces to form Capital Trees back in 2010. The clubs have remained closely connected and very supportive of us, as we evolved into a fully developed non-profit. They generously donated a tree at the Low Line Green (Black Gum, Nyssa Sylvatica) in honor of the Garden Club of Virginia’s Centennial!

Pictured, from left to right are:
👉Susan Robertson - Member of the James River Garden Club and Capital Trees Advisory Council
👉Veronika Walmsley - President of Three Chopt Garden Club and Member of Capital Trees Advisory Council
👉Molly Anderson - Capital Trees, Vice Chair and Member of the James River Garden Club
👉Missy Buckingham - President of Garden Club of Virginia and a Member of the Boxwood Garden Club
👉Meg Turner - Capital Trees, Chair and Member of the James River Garden Club
👉Mary Bacon - President of the James River Garden Club and Member of the Capital Trees Advisory Council
👉Jennifer Sisk - President of the Tuckahoe Garden Club of Westhampton and Member of Capital Trees Advisory Council
👉Nella Timmons - President of the Boxwood Garden Club and Member of the Capital Trees Advisory Council

Four years after our original planting, the Low Li

Four years after our original planting, the Low Line was due for a refresh this season. Thanks to a small team of dedicated volunteers, we added over 2,300 new plants to the Low Line. We focused on adding native plants to address drainage in low lying areas, help control weeds, provide food and habitats to wildlife, and maximize the beauty of the space.⠀
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#LowLine #LowLineRVA #RVA #Richmond #RichmondVA #Garden #UrbanGarden #Nature #Green #UrbanGardening #Greenspace #PublicGarden #NativePlants #Virginia⠀

At our projects, we won’t do a full-on clean-up

At our projects, we won’t do a full-on clean-up when fall arrives. That’s because our gardens are part of the broader ecosystem. For example, as these coneflowers dry up, their seed heads provide food for birds. And when switch grasses turn brown, they provide winter shelter for bugs and wildlife. Consider waiting until things warm up in the spring to do tidying in your own garden to help out your yard’s residents.

If you want to plant these flowers yourself they are: Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' - Purple Coneflower.

Photo credit to Kelly M.

#coneflower #perennial #rva #richmond #richmondva #virginia #ecosystem #urbangarden #greenspace

#TransformationTuesday featuring the Low Line. We’ve come a long way since we kicked off our work at the Low Line in 2015 - if you visit the area frequently you may forget just how big of a transformation it’s been!⠀
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#lowline #richmond #rva #urbangarden #beforeandafter #transformation #green #gogreen #nature ⠀

With summer on its way out, we’re preparing ours

With summer on its way out, we’re preparing ourselves to say farewell to the hydrangea blooms at the Low Line. If you have them in your own yard, consider drying some of the blooms and popping them in a vase so that you can enjoy them a little while longer.

Pictured here: Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ Smooth Hydrangea

Thanks to Kelly for the photo!

Part of the reason we are introducing #organic and

Part of the reason we are introducing #organic and #sustainable practices on the Low Line is to embrace nature’s natural balance. By keeping harmful chemicals away from our projects we make it safe for #garden spiders like this one to set up shop. They’re part of a well-balanced eco-system, so when we see them in the gardens we know we’re on the right track!

Photo credit to Kelly M.

#ecofriendly #rva #richmond #lowline #lowlinegardens #capitaltrees #urbangarden #urbanlandscape #publicgarden #green #greenspace

If you’re off work today in honor of Labor Day,

If you’re off work today in honor of Labor Day, consider spending some time recharging by connecting with nature down at the Low Line Gardens and Low Line Green.

Photo credit to Kelly M.

#RVA #Richmond #LowLineRVA #CapitalTrees #UrbanGarden #Greenspace #PublicGreenspace #LaborDay

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) is a nativ

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) is a native tree and is featured at the Low Line Gardens and also earned a spot here, at the Low Line Green.⠀
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#nativetrees #planttrees #ecofriendly #RVA #RichmondVA #UrbanGarden #RainGarden⠀

When you visit the @virginiacapitaltrail next, mak

When you visit the @virginiacapitaltrail next, make sure you take in your surroundings! There’s some beautiful foliage to be seen along the Low Line - the linear garden that stretches from Great Shiplock Park to the Floodwall.⠀
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#CapitalTrees #RVA #RichmondVA #LowLine #VirginiaCapitalTrail #Trail⠀