Summer, rainy season, is the time of year when we do most of our planting as our tropical collections love the heat and Mother Nature helps with irrigation. Our experts […]
A Map is Worth a Thousand Words
About the Author Kate Talano, our Conservation Fellow, joined our team this summer. She plans to graduate from Middlebury College in Vermont next spring, with a […]
Where Science Meets Art: The New Waterlily Competition
“How big is the flower?” Aquatics Area Manager Kathy Cahill glances toward Danny Cox, Senior Horticulture Manager, as he slips a measuring stick beneath a lilac-colored waterlily. “Five-and-a-half inches,” he replies. She logs […]
Summer Recipes to Spice and Spritz your Palate!
Enjoy this article, originally published in the Summer 2021 issue of Cultivate, the Garden magazine. Perfect for an evening patio party or a weekend summer brunch, these recipes from Chef […]
Plant Watching in the Garden with EarthCam
Through the camera’s eye, palms sway in the gentle breeze just off the Smith Entry Prow. The Steelroot sculpture (part of the Steve Tobin: Nature Underground exhibition), looks as if […]
Most Observed Species During Project Stay Planted 2021
As our second year of Project Stay Planted closes, let’s take a moment to review the plants, lichen, and fungi participants found. We asked users to go outside and learn about the plants growing in their communities, […]
