Around the Grounds with Bennett O Dowling, 577 Organic Landscape Horticulturist Nature blesses us with incredible colors as the growing season progresses, from the cheerful stained glass faces of spring pansies to the jewel tones of late summer cosmos and the fiery...
Around the Grounds with Bennett O Dowling & Samantha Day, 577 Organic Horticulturists Many flowers can be dried. Just think of those roses you saved after prom. Remember how the color and shape changed as they dried? For example, those red roses turned a macabre...
From the Desk of Avery Bohman, 577 Program Coordinator Imagine a honeybee buzzing on a striking yellow sunflower, a butterfly joyfully fluttering around in a field of asters, coneflowers, and goldenrods, or a hummingbird drinking nectar from a bright red flowering...
Around the Grounds with Bennett O Dowling, 577 Landscape Garden Horticulturist When thinking of pollinator plants, one’s mind flutters toward the colorful blooms of coneflowers and goldenrod, liatris and bee balm. It is easy to see the butterflies and bees foraging...
Say Hello to Sarah! What is herbalism? For Sarah, herbalism means many things. Primarily a path to healing, it’s also about learning, meditation, craftsmanship, and most importantly, connection. “It brings us closer to being in harmony with the world around us, our...
Mark your calendars! Join us for the last Music in the Gardens of the year on Saturday, October 12, from 11am to 3pm. This free, family-friendly event welcomes everyone and will take place rain or shine.