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May 24, 2024
It’s Poppin’: May 24th
By Alexandra Faidiga, Assistant Curator
The unseasonably high temperatures this week have been a clear reminder that summer is right around the corner. Between grilling, chilling, swimming, or any other Memorial Day weekend activities you... more
May 17, 2024
It’s Poppin’: May 17th
By Tom Arbour, M.En., Curator of Living Collections
Holden Arboretum While the rhododendrons and azaleas as still the show, I’ll start this week by showing you several of our late spring bloomers that are opening now in the... more
May 10, 2024
It’s Poppin’: May 10th
By Alexandra Faidiga, Assistant Curator
Calling all azalea admirers! This is the weekend to visit the Holden Arboretum or the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Our azaleas are in their prime and boasting an excellent display this... more
May 9, 2024
It’s Poppin’: Leach Research Station
By Kara Grady, Conservation Horticulture Assistant, NOWCorps
It’s spring, which means that plants are popping at the David G. Leach Research Station! Home to Holden’s premiere rhododendron and azalea collection, our site near the shore of Lake... more
May 3, 2024
It’s Poppin’: May 3rd
By Tom Arbour, M.En., Curator of Living Collections
Does it feel like summer yet? We sure have had a run of warm weather, and this has jump started our blooms. At the botanical garden, the trees are looking... more
April 26, 2024
It’s Poppin’: April 26th
By Alexandra Faidiga, Assistant Curator
Welcome back to It’s Poppin’, and happy Arbor Day! Although it’s been a chilly week, it hasn’t stopped our gardens from poppin’. Enjoy the warmer weather this weekend and come... more
April 24, 2024
Leapin’ Lupines!
By Dawn Gerlica, Senior Horticulturist
Renovating the Sand Prairie in the Myrtle S. Holden Wildflower Garden It’s not quite the phrase from the musical, ‘Annie’, but it does convey the shock of the renovation work... more
April 19, 2024
It’s Poppin’: April 19th
By Tom Arbour, M.En., Curator of Living Collections
It’s absolutely poppin’ out there! Don’t let the grey skies keep you from a technicolored adventure this weekend. At the Cleveland Botanical Garden, it’s tulip time! Yes, there are other... more
April 12, 2024
It’s Poppin’: April 12th
By Alexandra Faidiga, Assistant Curator
It has been an unforgettable week for northeast Ohio! Whether you were downtown or in the suburbs on Monday afternoon, at 3:13pm we were all gazing skyward to witness the... more
April 10, 2024
Delighting in Daffodils
By Stefanie Verish, Horticulturist
On these gray-cast and chilly days of early spring, bright spatterings of daffodils are like displaced sunshine, coaxing from us hope and smiles for fairer days to come. They stand... more
April 5, 2024
It’s Poppin’: April 5th
By Tom Arbour, M.En., Curator of Living Collections
Spring blooms arrived early this year, but then cold weather set in and pressed pause on our floral displays. The recent heavy rains and cool temperatures mean that spring is... more
April 2, 2024
Ohio’s Native Rhododendrons
By Kara Grady, Conservation Horticulture Assistant, NOWCorps
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... more
March 29, 2024
It’s Poppin’: March 29th
By Alexandra Faidiga, Assistant Curator
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... more
March 22, 2024
It’s Poppin’: March 22nd
By Tom Arbour, M.En., Curator of Living Collections
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... more
March 15, 2024
It’s Poppin’: March 15th
By Alex Faidiga, Plant Recorder
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... more
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... more
March 5, 2024
The Core Natural Areas are Coming into Focus
By Rob Maganja, Horticulturist
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... more
February 27, 2024
The Woodland Garden: Unique Challenges and Opportunities
By David Criste, Horticulturist
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... more
February 12, 2024
Winter Work and Beauty at the Arboretum
By Mary Lineberger, Horticulturalist
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... more
February 7, 2024
Using Plant Protection to Push Ohio’s Plant Hardiness Zone
By Sandi Cesarov, Horticulturalist
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... more
February 1, 2024
Rejuvenation Pruning of Lilac Bushes
By Danny Wylie, Gardener
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... more
January 5, 2024
Blooms of Winter Elegance in Our Costa Rica Biome
By Sadie Smith, Horticulturalist
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... more
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... more
October 20, 2023
Autumn’s Aromas: The Top 5 Botanical Scents of the Season
By Stefanie Verish, Horticulturalist
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... more
September 27, 2023
It’s (Still) Poppin’: September 27th
By Ethan Johnson, Plant Records Curator
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... more
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