A couple of months ago, gardeners Lauren Hardy and Matt Herrman took stock of the Lea Asian Garden and decided it was time for a purge. Together with their colleagues […]
Roots: How the Ground Below Cares for Life on the Surface
As garden educators, we know all the showy plants that make your jaws drop in wonder. “Come look at the spike-covered silk floss tree!” “Have you seen the neon green blooms on the jade vine?” We […]
Nature, unearthed: artist’s guide to the exhibition
Take a walk with Steve Tobin through his Roots sculptures, and prepare to see each installation in a whole new light. Artist Steve Tobin generally doesn’t name his work. He […]
Solar-powered balloons
Did you know you can trap heat energy in plastic bottles and harness it to inflate balloons? Try the following experiment to better understand light reflection, absorption, and energy. What does this have to do with plants? Plants use the […]
Varieties of Basil
If your recipe calls for basil, chances are you’ve got a single plant in mind. But there are as many species, hybrids, and cultivars as there are uses for this culinary favorite. Here are a few you may want […]
Tactile nature matching game
Have you exhausted all the board games in your house? Are you itching for an excuse to wander the neighborhood? This game is the perfect solution! Collect natural materials from […]
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