Plants are just endlessly giving. From food to medicine, clothing to building materials, it’s a rabbit hole we’re happy to dive into. Today we talk plant dyes. Here are Horticulturist Jen Dunlap’s top five, some…
12th Annual Ina and Lewis Heafitz Endowed Lecture: Centering Indigenous Peoples and Nations in Land Protection and Conservation with Dr. Darren Ranco In this lecture, Dr. Darren Ranco explores the opportunities for Wabanaki-led conservation in…
With the summer winding down and temperatures beginning their annual slide toward fall, migratory birds are also starting to head back to their southern homes, so this is a great time to get out into…
If you were disappointed because you thought gardening season was over, well, I have good news for you, my friends—especially if you’ve been wondering how you could do more to encourage native plants in your…
Here at the Gardens, we have some pretty amazing tools that we’re excited to launch. The first, IrisBG, is a collections-management database that allows us to keep records of every planting in our living collections….
It’s high summer and the blooms are popping at the Gardens. The sight, the scents, the diversity—it’s all so good for our well-being. But did you know that some of these plants, ornamental and beautiful…
Highlight: Hydrangeas are blooming bright throughout the garden! Check out the delicate flowers of the sourwood opening on the Haney Hillside. Great coneflower is standing tall in the Butterfly House garden. The purple flowers of…
In the heat of summer, there’s nothing quite like a good garden party, or a festive summer drink to serve alongside whatever wonderful seasonal produce you have on the menu.
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