Cornus capitata ssp. angustata aptly known as the evergreen dogwood is an evergreen to...
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Plants (& Color) of the Week: December 21
Check out last week's post beginning Rowan's discussion of winter colors in the garden. While the...
Plants (& Colors) of the Week: December 14
With our holiday sale wrapped up and the first snow falling this week, the spirit of the season...
From Hive to Honey Jar: The Inside Scoop
Ever wondered about the incredible journey honey takes to get from the neighborhood’s flowers to...
Gardener’s Almanac: Nov. 23 – Overwintering Bananas
Assistant Garden Supervisor Emily Reuther discusses growing and overwintering banana in zone 7....
Gardener’s Almanac: Nov. 16 – Root Pruning
Garden Supervisor Adam Glas discusses root excavation and root pruning. Tune into the Gardener’s...
Plants of the Week: November 9
Fall blooming camellias add liveliness to the garden at a time of the year when many plants are...
Gardener’s Almanac: Nov. 9 – Protecting Pollinators in the Fall
Gardener Susan McGinley shares tips on how to protect pollinators in the fall. Tune into the...
Gardener’s Almanac: Nov. 3 – Planting Fall Bulbs
Time to plant those fall bulbs! Assistant Horticulturist Rowan Payne-Meyer has tip on designing...
Plant of the Week: October 26
Acer mandshuricum, the Manchurian maple, is a small rare maple native to China, Korea, and Russia....
Gardener’s Almanac: Oct. 26 – Fall Seed Sowing
Horticulturist Josh Coceano has some great tips how to sow seeds this fall for your spring garden....
Plant of the Month: Oxydendrum arboreum
Where eccentricity meets grace, behold the sourwood. Oxydendrum arboreum, known commonly as...
Gardener’s Almanac: Oct. 19 – What NOT to do in your fall garden
Learn what NOT to do in your fall garden with Garden Supervisor Adam Glas. Tune into the...
Plants of the Week: October 12
When passing by the Cunningham House or enjoying the Scott Entrance Garden, one will almost surely...
Gardener’s Almanac: Oct. 12 – Installing Deer Tree Protection
It is deer rutting season and Garden Supervisor Chuck Hinkle is teaching us how to install deer...
#BranchOut: Notes from a Beehive Installation
Learn more about one of our favorite pollinators, bees. Join us for #BranchOut, a digital learning...
Gardener’s Almanac: October 5 – Tree Planting Tips
Fall is for planting. Join our Assistant Director of Grounds and Horticulture Jerry Schrack for...
#BranchOut: Annual Border of Ornamental Vegetables
Learn about some wonderful ornamental vegetables for your annual border with Horticulturist Josh...