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April 2, 2024
Ohio’s Native Rhododendrons
I love native plants, especially the prairie plants of my home state, Iowa. So when I first moved out to Ohio, I knew I’d be learning the new names and...
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March 29, 2024
It’s Poppin’: March 29th
Welcome back! It’s still early spring and the gardens are starting to ramp up. Here are some new blooms to check out at both of our campuses this weekend: Holden...
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March 22, 2024
It’s Poppin’: March 22nd
Spring is here! After a warm weekend, temperatures dropped quickly, but you’ll be surprised at all the blooms poppin’ at both our campuses! Here’s our weekly guide of where to...
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March 15, 2024
It’s Poppin’: March 15th
It’s the time of year we’ve all been waiting for… It’s Poppin’! You may have noticed that things seem to be blooming a bit earlier than usual this year, and...
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March 6, 2024
Using iNaturalist for Community Science
If you are a nature lover interested in knowing the species around you, there’s one app you should have on your smartphone: iNaturalist. Once you create an account, you can...
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March 5, 2024
The Core Natural Areas are Coming into Focus
To me, the most exciting aspect of being a horticulturist is the ability to select plants to put in my areas. And, because I manage the Core Natural Areas—which for...
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February 27, 2024
The Woodland Garden: Unique Challenges and Opportunities
The Woodland Garden is the largest display garden located within the Cleveland Botanical Gardens. It features some of the largest trees, both native and introduced shade-loving shrubs and perennials, and...
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February 12, 2024
Winter Work and Beauty at the Arboretum
My colleagues and I are often asked, “What do you do in the winter?” or people comment, “Winter must be your slow season.” Winter is an important time for those...
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February 7, 2024
Using Plant Protection to Push Ohio’s Plant Hardiness Zone
Like any other plant collector/hoarder, I often covet the things that I cannot have. There are many plants that we cannot enjoy in Ohio because our winter temperatures are too...
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February 1, 2024
Rejuvenation Pruning of Lilac Bushes
As winter blankets the landscape in a serene white and the temperatures turn frigid, our responsibilities for outside work are far from over. One essential task we do during this...
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January 5, 2024
Blooms of Winter Elegance in Our Costa Rica Biome
The long dark days of fall and winter mean fewer flowers in the Costa Rica biome, but these dreary days are when Brunfelsia looks its best. A member of the...
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November 2, 2023
The Colors of Rhododendron’s Fall Foliage
Plant lovers are aware of the vibrant, showy flowers Rhododendron exhibit in spring. But did you know that some rhododendrons can display subtle yet colorful foliage that is worth taking...
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October 20, 2023
Autumn’s Aromas: The Top 5 Botanical Scents of the Season
The atmosphere of autumn embraces us all, through crisp mornings, fiery foliage, and warm comfort dishes. We can’t escape the smell of pumpkin spice and cinnamon, but the Cleveland Botanical...
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September 27, 2023
It’s (Still) Poppin’: September 27th
Autumn is in the air at the Holden Arboretum, and some cooler days and nights have arrived as well. Thankfully, there’s a great number of blooms to enjoy mixed in...
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September 25, 2023
Changes Coming to Beech Knoll
Since arriving at Holden Forests and Gardens, my team has worked tirelessly to transform West Layer Rhododendron Garden and Beech Knoll. My time here has taught me several things –...
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September 12, 2023
Beneath the Bark: Dead Wood Helps Wildlife Survive
As the Collections team breaks down fallen limbs obstructing pathways and fells dead trees when necessary, you will see some of the resulting logs lining planting beds in the Layer...
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August 18, 2023
Logsdon Pond: A Story of Giving
The story began with 2 cousins, Michael and David Logsdon, wishing to memorialize loved ones, and connect people with the wonder, beauty, and value of trees and plants. They met...
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August 16, 2023
Continuing Care for the Cornelian Cherry
As part of an ongoing work effort from the arborist teams, the crabapple collection has slowly come back to life as a collection. A joyous moment for any arborist is...
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August 11, 2023
It’s Poppin’: August 11th
The beginning of school is near- how is that possible? We’ve reached the summer peak! Our gardens that attract pollinators across our campuses are THE places to be as summer...
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August 4, 2023
16 Thriving Summer Plants at the Cleveland Botanical Garden
Today, I strolled through just a fraction of our outdoor gardens, and came across more blooms, stunning greenery, and pollinators than I could keep track of. For your sake, I...
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August 1, 2023
Rescuing Edible and Medicinal Plants
Summer is a flowering and fruiting time when many of the bushes and shrubs come to life with their colors and fruits. Summer is also a time of change for...
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July 28, 2023
It’s Poppin’: July 28th
At the Garden this week, Asia Armour’s “Art in Bloom” display continues to look spectacular. As it grows, this palette of Coleus and Geranium just keeps looking better. On a...
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July 18, 2023
Butterfly Garden Bed Renovation
Pollinator gardening has become a popular hobby for many people. Where pollinator gardens are both beautiful and beneficial it doesn’t take long for things to get out of control. Plants...
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June 28, 2023
A Trip to Costa Rica! (At the Cleveland Botanical Garden)
The Collections team recently made their annual journey to the Costa Rica glasshouse at the botanical gardens to perform some much-needed pruning work. This biome requires a hard pruning session...
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April 5, 2023
Wildflower Adventures: Engaging Your Child’s Curiosity in Nature
With pockets of color popping up all over Northeast Ohio, wildflower hunting is the perfect activity for everyone in your family. Keep reading for some tips on how to create...
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