March 1, 2023
Kid-Friendly Plants
Kid-friendly plants provide so many fun and exciting ways to engage children with the natural world, promoting curiosity through exploration while engaging all of the senses. Growing plants from seed is captivating and teaches kids…
February 28, 2023
Planting for Pollinators in the Early Spring
Spring is quickly approaching, and that means pollinating insects will soon be stretching their wings and looking for sustenance.
February 23, 2023
Edible Natives to Grow This Season
From reducing our food costs and carbon footprint to diversifying our nutrient intake, the benefits of growing our own food are widespread. But what about growing native edibles? They’re an even easier way to grow…
February 13, 2023
Planting for Winter Interest
When planning a garden for winter interest, there are a few important design elements to keep in mind. Depending on your desired outcome, you may choose to focus on some or all of these features….
February 10, 2023
Planting Your Path: Abra Lee and Black America’s Legacy in Ornamental Horticulture
Abra Lee is a public horticulturist, historian, writer, and author of the forthcoming book, “Conquer the Soil: Black America and the Untold Stories of Our Country’s Gardeners, Farmers, and Growers.” Her research focuses on Black…
February 7, 2023
Winter Pruning–this is your window.
Call me crazy, but pruning gives me an enormous feeling of joy. Considering the shape and form (i.e. structure) of a tree or shrub and working out how to increase its health, create strong limb…
January 19, 2023
Gardening in a Changing Climate
Following nature’s cues, winter is a good time for rest and recuperation after a season of gardening and growing. But rest doesn’t necessarily mean we aren’t planning for the season to come.
January 12, 2023
Meet Gardenshop’s Makers
If you’ve been to Gardenshop—or its accompanying webshop—you might have noticed that, beyond offering visitors a memorable piece of the Gardens to take home, the shop team is creating a curated ambiance of approachable, artisanal…