by Botanical Garden Staff | Dec 7, 2023 | Activities, Education
Pines and other evergreens are soaking up their time in the sunlight, or should we say snow light, during the winter months. Pines are well known for their pinecones and lovely evergreen leaves, also known as needles, that remain on the tree for a full year or more....
by Botanical Garden Staff | Oct 23, 2023 | Activities, Education, Youth & Family
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of nature play our brand new outdoor play area! The nature play area is located on the northernmost edge of the Founders Garden and offers youth of all ages the opportunity to engage in safe, unstructured outdoor play....
by Botanical Garden Staff | Oct 23, 2023 | Activities, Education, Youth & Family
Learn more about these gorgeous gourds, including how to eat them! Pumpkins are an iconic symbol of fall, from jack-o’-lanterns at Halloween to the main ingredient of pumpkin pie. However, unless you’re making your own pumpkin puree, the canned pumpkin you...
by Botanical Garden Staff | Oct 3, 2023 | Activities, Education, Youth & Family
Your guide to planting bulbs for continuous garden beauty and pollinator delight. A garden brimming with color and life is a true joy. One of the most enchanting ways to achieve this is by planting a diverse array of bulbs that bloom throughout the seasons, providing...
by Botanical Garden Staff | Sep 6, 2023 | Activities, Education, Youth & Family
Learn why the leaves change in the fall! One of the greatest things about autumn is watching leaves turn from green to yellow, orange, and red. This colorful transition is the result of changing amounts of compounds inside leaves called pigments. Chlorophyll is used...
by Shay Magaraci | Aug 15, 2023 | Activities, Education, Uncategorized, Youth & Family
Have you ever eaten a flower? If you’ve ever eaten broccoli or cauliflower, you have eaten a flower. These yummy vegetables are not the only edible flowers though. Whether tossed in a salad or garnishing a cake, learn about a few edible flowers you might find in...
