Dig It! Garden Blog

Author: Amy Holt

    May 5, 2022

    Where Have all the Tulips Gone?

    Those who have been coming to the Gardens for many seasons have probably noticed a smaller-than-usual population of tulips in…

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    April 27, 2022

    Horticulture Diaries: Haney Hillside Garden

    Somewhere early along my path here, I became the caretaker of the Haney Hillside. The list of those who wanted…

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    April 15, 2022

    Earth Day Every Day!

    Earth Day was founded in 1970 by US senator Gaylord Nelson in reaction to an oil spill in California. Demonstrations…

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    April 6, 2022

    Horticulture Diaries: Vayo Meditation Garden

    I started working the Vayo Meditation Garden early on. My first couple of years, the hort team, a single-digit numbered…

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    A yellow-spotted salamander crossing to a vernal pool in the "Big Night." Spring 2020.

    March 25, 2022

    Amphibians, Reptiles, and Spring (oh, my!)

    Spring is quickly approaching and with that comes the great migration of amphibians!

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    A person pruning shrubs with large shears, wearing gloves and sunglasses, amidst lush green foliage.

    March 2, 2022

    Pruning is your Friend!

    Scary? Nerve-racking? Definitely understandable. But once you have the basics down, the power to prune becomes nothing but liberating (not…

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    Three large, light pink dahlia flowers bloom against a clear blue sky, surrounded by green leaves.

    February 16, 2022

    Dahlias’ Infinite Variety

    At the Gardens, you know we love our flowers, but dahlias? With their fierce following, colorful history, and bedazzling array…

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    A small bird with a yellow chest and black and white stripes perched on a branch adorned with white blossoms and green leaves.

    February 7, 2022

    For the Birds, with Love.

    Give your neighborhood birds some Valentine love—right from your kitchen! Fight the winter blues and try these fun ideas for…

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