by Laura Stiebitz | Apr 6, 2012 | Special Interest
In my previous post, I talked about the particular growing conditions and habit of the cacao tree. Next I’d like to share the details about the processing of the cacao beans – and how it is transformed into one of my favorite desserts. Once a tree begins producing...
by Laura Stiebitz | Mar 30, 2012 | Special Interest
The wave of warmer weather, the exploding cherries and magnolias, and the smell of the breeze are all welcome signs of spring. This time of year also makes me think of chocolate. With Easter around the corner and those brightly colored Cadbury Eggs and Peeps showing...
by Laura Stiebitz | Jan 18, 2012 | Garden Plants
Now that the brisk temperatures of January are setting in, I have noticed trees and shrubs showing off their winter interest. One tree that grabs my attention every time I walk by is Sorbus alnifolia. This tree has show-stopping qualities not only in winter, but...
by Laura Stiebitz | Jul 13, 2011 | Containers
In the past few weeks, the containers around the arboretum have filled into flourishing, colorful arrangements. Nearly 80 containers are now brimming with tropicals and annuals, accenting the lush arboretum landscape. One of my personal favorites is the Pereskia...
by Laura Stiebitz | May 18, 2011 | Containers, Garden Design, Garden Plants, Special Interest
A vast selection of unusual, vibrant tropical plants will overflow from the Wister Center May 21-22 as the Arboretum hosts its first Unusual Annuals and Tropicals sale. An array of bromeliads, elephant ears, succulents, ferns, vines, begonias, and cannas are just a...
