… tribute to botanical beauty and a vision of how traditions can evolve and adapt to the present in order to imagine the future. ARTIST BIO Arquicostura is the artistic project of Raquel Rodrigo (Valencia, 1984), a multidisciplinary artist with a degree in Fine Arts, currently living and working in Valencia. Recognized for her large-scale … including Valencia, Madrid, Salamanca, Zaragoza, and León, as well as internationally in London, Bristol, Liverpool, Munich, Lyon, Istanbul, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Riyadh, Qatar, and …
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… Something amazing is about to happen in the Bernice E. Lavin Plant Evaluation Garden: dozens and dozens of witch hazels will all burst into bloom at once in February. It's year two of our six-year witch hazel trial, which compares 36 different … cultivars (three of each!) from the four major Hamamelis species. As with all of our trials in the Plant Evaluation Garden, gardeners can witness the process as young witch hazels settle …
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… purpose: Connecting people to the power of plants so people and planet may thrive. Interested in joining our team? See what jobs are in bloom. A list of open positions and details on how to apply can be found here . Apply Now … to remaining curious in how we approach our work. Create and maintain spaces for learning. Test new ideas and are willing to take risks to achieve our vision. Collaborate to strengthen our …
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… Come visit the Nature Play Garden to roll down the hills, splash in the runnel, and hide in the log tunnels. Join us for facilitated multi-sensory activities and exploration. Children and caregivers can engage in creative play with natural materials. Activities vary week to week. Summer Nature Explorer : …
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… Q. What are the current guidelines for planting trees and shrubs in the fall? A. Many trees and shrubs can be quite successfully planted in the fall. The moderate days and cooler night temperatures are ideal for planting. The warm … before going dormant. Trees and shrubs that are already balled and burlapped or those grown in containers can be planted in fall, but bare-root plants should wait until early spring. If the …
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… on a summer's eve at dusk. The garden becomes mysterious and ethereal. By the summer solstice in June, you'll hear the birds singing as the sun sets late in the evening. The birdsong is slowly overtaken by a chorus of crickets and cicadas. The rising of fireflies from the shrubs and meandering moths in search of nectar all add to the enchantment. At dusk, vibrant flowers—the reds, oranges, blues …
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… Kalm St. Johnswort ( Hypericum kalmianum ) St. Johnswort has yellow flowers that bloom in midsummer. Its narrow leaves are blue-green. Plant it in full sun for best flowering. Creating a pleasing border in our midwestern climate requires more than flowering herbaceous plants. Small shrubs offer a …
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… noted English landscape architect John Brookes provided the original design for this garden in 1971, and he continues to visit regularly, checking on the progress of the signature plant … food crops, herbs, and medicinal plants from foraging animals. The design elements at work in this small garden are the same principles applied to larger rooms — an emphasis on hardscape … over and soften walkways, walls, and fences; and color, texture, structure, and fragrance. In all of the rooms there are garden seats and benches to rest, think, and come to know the …
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… Q. Is there is anything I can do now in the garden to make next spring’s work easier? A. Here are some general recommendations for … snow load or salt. Clean and sanitize garden tools. Take note of what worked and didn’t work in this year’s garden to identify what to do differently next year. Take photos if necessary. Remove soil from containers. Wash and bring in clay, ceramic, and fragile containers to keep them from freezing. Remove and destroy all …
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… From runways to rainforests, plants stole the spotlight in 2025. Here are the stories that made us fall for them all over again. Grassy plumage is the … without the birds. The exact plant species is under wraps, but we have our own ideas! In addition to ornamental grasses like this, we think sedges could make fabulous plumage. An … devil ( Ovicula biradiata ), the first new plant species and genus to be discovered in a U.S. national park in 50 years. “My first reaction is disbelief that it’s in the sunflower …
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