The Gardens is closed until May. In the meantime, you can try one of our education programs or shop online in our Gardenshop, open online year-round.
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…
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….
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…
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…
Whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day with friends, a partner, or a good book, it’s nice to have some gift-giving inspiration, a list of gifts at your fingertips perfect to communicate your affection and gratitude to…
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.
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…
We know how integral nature and natural spaces are to our wellbeing, so this year, why not invite more of the outdoors into our lives?
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