by Shay Magaraci | Oct 1, 2020 | Horticulture
7 Alliums for Blooms All Season Long As plants that afford wild, contemporary style with clean, formal geometry, alliums have surged to raging levels of popularity in recent years. The Botanical Garden collection features 66 species and cultivars, with the number...
by Shay Magaraci | Sep 3, 2020 | Horticulture
Native Annuals with Ecological Horticulturist Ryan Drake A walk through the Botanical Garden reveals dynamic, complex plantings around every corner. But there is more to those lively blooms and varying textures than aesthetic appeal. This summer, in the Dorothy and...
by Shay Magaraci | Aug 19, 2020 | Horticulture
Garden Design with Senior Horticulturist Leslie Hunter Although designing annual gardens is a creative process, I have a clear framework that I follow each time. These are the four steps I use to create dynamic garden spaces that will generate interest throughout the...
by Shay Magaraci | Aug 17, 2020 | Horticulture
Fall Perennial & Bulb Market Preview We’re excited to bring back our bulb market in 2020 along with a selection of perennials that are perfect for fall planting, too. Below you’ll find five plants to watch for at the Fall Perennial & Bulb Market,...
by Shay Magaraci | Aug 10, 2020 | Horticulture
Gardening in August Despite the heat and humidity, August is an important month for observing life in the garden, perhaps one of the most valuable gardening activities. I carve out time to putter often around my home garden, a 5,000 sq. ft. meadow and prairie-inspired...
by Shay Magaraci | Jul 23, 2020 | Horticulture
Plant Birthdays and Silphiums After reading Aldo Leopold’s book A Sand County Almanac in college, I have tried to keep his words close to heart and mind. In the essay titled “Prairie Birthdays,” Leopold shares an appreciation of plants coming into...
