Go for classic greenery or decorate your home with arrays of vibrant color — there’s no wrong path to take. | Photo by PlantHouse
Having plants in your home can help reduce stress levels, increase air quality + boost your productivity. Plus, it just makes a home feel homier.
Here are a few places to help you grow your indoor or outdoor garden, whether you’re a new plant parent or a green-thumbed expert:
The Great Big Greenhouse, 2051 Huguenot Rd.
Head to Bon Air for this long-standing indoor + outdoor plant business, which was bought by Meadow Farms Nursery in 2010.
PlantHouse RVA, 3356 W. Moore St.
Rooted in Scott’s Addition, PlantHouse specializes in greenery + decor, but they also offer D.I.Y. workshops, walk-in terrarium building, and — wait for it — beer, wine, and mimosas.
Sneed’s Nursery, 8756 W. Huguenot Rd.
Shop the grounds for new greens or book a “We Plan, You Plant” appointment to turn your dream garden into a reality.
There’s plenty more to share. Keep reading for more plant-pro shoutouts.
Edible History: Spotlight on Spices | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $52+ | Learn where various spices come from and how they’ve been used historically and in today’s kitchen.
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour | 8 p.m. | The Jefferson Hotel | $27+ | Unveil the haunting history of Franklin Street, home to many notable landmarks and eerie stories.
Thursday, July 10
Flowers After Five | 5-8 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $20 | This week’s performance brings acoustic-roots band Whiskey Rebellion to the gardens — food + drink available for purchase.
Rosé Crawl | 5 p.m. | Libbie Mill Midtown | Price of purchase | Join a patio party with restaurants Acacia, Brass Tap, Shagbark, and Yellow Umbrella Provisions, then head to Libbie Lake for wood-fired pizza and funnel cakes.
River City Roller Derby | Doors 6:30, Game 7-9 p.m.| Richmond Roller Dome | $12 | Hit the flat track as Poe’s Punishers and Hollywood Undertakers — two RCRD teams — face off.
Friday, July 11
Barstool Rodeo| 6-10 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery | $21 | Relish in the bygone years with a tribute performance to Widespread Panic and guitarist Michael Houser.
Heavy rain is forecasted this week, and the City of Richmond reminds residents to stay cautious of hazardous driving conditions. City officials use the saying “turn around, don’t drown” to remind people to avoid flooded areas and bridges crossing rapid water channels.
Closing
Buz and Ned’s Real Barbecue on West Broad Street is seeking new ownership. Owner Buz Grossberg decided to sell the building, as well as the business itself, in the hope that someone else can “expand the concept or bring it back to its former glory, profit-wise.” Could it be you?(Richmond BizSense)
Development
What is the fate of the Richmond Coliseum? To be honest, we don’t know yet — and neither does the City of Richmond — but you can still catch up on the conversation.Read more about departmental discussions, economic variables, and local opinions regarding this long-awaited project.
Transit
Yesterday, GRTC hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new articulated buses. Articulated? In simpler terms, they operate kind of like toy slinkies, bending in the middle due to an accordion-style joint. The 60-foot vehicles nearly double the rider capacity. Additional amenities include free Wi-Fi, digital route displays, and two different USB ports at each seat. (WRIC)
Read
Local author + Newbery Medalist Meg Medina recently published a YA fantasy novel called “Graciela in the Abyss,” set in the spirit realm of the deep sea. If you want to grab a copy, stop by a local bookstore near you. Pro tip: If they don’t have it on the shelves, independent bookstores are often happy to order it for you. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Shop
We recently went back-to-school shopping at our local Goodwill and found everything from brand-name jeans + tees to backpacks and calculators. Pro tip: Keep an eye out for Color of the Week tags — those items are 50% off. See what goodies we found.*
Edu
Since 1999, the Virginia Lottery has generated more than $12 billion for Virginia K-12 public education — including $867 million in Fiscal Year 2023 alone. It’s more than a game: It’s a mission to support students, recognize teachers, and invest in the future of every classroom. Learn more.*
Restaurants like Mosaic are rolling up their sleeves for Duke’s Hot Tomato Summer. Richmond is one of seven participating cities for this 10-day event, which rolls out next Thursday, July 17. Local restaurants are encouraged to whip up their best tomato + Duke’s mayo specials.
A closer look at the plate: Tomato Pesto Toast with Duke’s mayo pesto, feta, bacon crumble, and a drizzle of balsamic.
It’s day two of Amazon Prime Day. Shop standout deals that just went live:
⚡ The 40 oz. Stanley Quencher — aka the world’s most popular water bottle — is usually $45, but today you can get it for $27.
⚡ Sony’s $348 noise-cancelling headphones are marked down to $183.
⚡ Make football season bigger and better with 50% off Sony’s 65-inch 4K Ultra HD TV — saving you over $1,800.
⚡ Philips’ espresso machine + milk frother will look cute in your kitchen, make high-quality espresso drinks, and save you $150 with today’s deal.
⚡ Stock up on a good iPhone charger cord while it’s marked down to $9.99, the lowest price of the year.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Next week, we’ll be sandwiching together an article for Duke’s Hot Tomato Summer. Do you have a tomato-mayo special from Duke’s 2024 reign that you can’t stop thinking about? A menu item you’re already excited about this year? What restaurant would you camp out at for Hot Tomato Summer? Let us know.
}})
