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2021 Holden Summer Intern Program

June 4, 2021

2021 Holden Summer Intern Program

Other

The HF&G’s Research, Community Forestry and Conservation teams are excited about the arrival of the 2021 cohort of interns. This year, HF&G is leveraging resources and opportunities across departments and... more

Fermenting the Garden

May 20, 2021

Fermenting the Garden

Soils

By Rob Dzurec, Horticulturist Last year we installed our first fermentation garden at the botanical garden in what was previously known as the Potager garden.  Put simply, a fermentation garden... more

How to Prune Your Roses

May 4, 2021

How to Prune Your Roses

Plants

By Dawn Gerlica, Lantern Court Horticulturist Spring has sprung and it is time – time to prune the roses! The general rule of thumb in this environment is to wait... more

Got Trunk Flare?

May 3, 2021

Got Trunk Flare?

Trees

By Gary Weinheimer, Collections Maintenance Supervisor When planting a tree, proper planting depth to keep the trunk flare exposed and inspection of the roots to remove any stem girdling roots... more

April 21, 2021

Got Gnats? Sundews to the Rescue!

Plants

This time of year, we begin propagating plants for the coming summer. And whether growing by seed or cutting, potting media needs to be kept uniformly moist to get the... more

How to Create a Butterfly Garden

March 10, 2021

How to Create a Butterfly Garden

Wildlife

Mid July brings a riot of color to the Arlene and Arthur S. Holden Jr. Butterfly Garden at the Holden Arboretum. There are also “flying flowers” – butterflies – which... more