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It’s Poppin’: June 30th

June 30, 2023

It’s Poppin’: June 30th

By Thomas Arbour, Curator of Living Collections

Plants

Summer is here, and with it brings so many blooms across our gardens. Plants that take advantage of the summer sun and are pollinated by bees and butterflies are dominating...more

Nature Photography Day

June 27, 2023

Nature Photography Day

By Dawn Gerlica, Senior Horticulturist

Other

In 2006, The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) designated June 15 as Nature Photography Day – a day to enjoy capturing the beauty of nature through photography and to...more

Collections Team Update!

June 12, 2023

Collections Team Update!

By Ralph Protano, Director of Land and Collections Management

Other

The Collections Team has been starting a new chapter with three new hires in the last two months. This includes our new Ground Arborist (Jamie Christie), a new Assistant Climbing Arborist...more

Why Pine Straw Mulch?

June 12, 2023

Why Pine Straw Mulch?

By MaryAnn Thesing, Horticulturist

Other

If you’ve been to Holden Arboretum lately you may have noticed a change in our mulch selection as seen in the Butterfly Garden and West Layer Rhododendron Garden. Most gardeners...more

It’s Poppin: June 9th

June 9, 2023

It’s Poppin: June 9th

By Thomas Arbour, Curator of Living Collections

Other

Isn’t it amazing how each week there is something new blooming in our gardens?  Our horticulturists have carefully chosen plants to ensure a constant rotation of blooms will be poppin’...more

Hügelkultur in the Core Natural Areas

June 6, 2023

Hügelkultur in the Core Natural Areas

By Hannah Goulder

Soils

If you’ve been out walking around the gardens recently, then you’ve probably noticed the weather isn’t the only thing that’s been changing! One of the Arboretum’s Core Natural Areas (the...more

It’s Poppin’: May 26th

May 26, 2023

It’s Poppin’: May 26th

By Thomas Arbour, Curator of Living Collections

Other

The trees are green, and shade is now dominant in our forests and woodland gardens.  As summer grows near, our blooms will begin to pop in open areas- seek out...more

It’s Poppin’: May 19th

May 19, 2023

It’s Poppin’: May 19th

By Thomas Arbour, Curator of Living Collections

Other

Isn’t it nice to have spring weather for a long, extended period?  The flowers love it too, and while we are marching toward summer with the onset of the early...more

It’s Poppin’: May 12th

May 12, 2023

It’s Poppin’: May 12th

By Thomas Arbour , Curator of Living Collections

Other

Did this week feel a little more like summer than spring to you? Did you enjoy the sunshine this week? Let’s take a look at what’s poppin’! Holden Arboretum Right...more

Tree Planting at Other Hand Farm

May 10, 2023

Tree Planting at Other Hand Farm

By Amanda Wood, Urban Community Forester

Other

Once called the Forest City, Cleveland has been lacking in trees for years. Our tree canopy is at 18% and is projected to decline to 14% by 2040 unless we...more

It’s Poppin’: May 5th

May 5, 2023

It’s Poppin’: May 5th

By Thomas Arbour, Curator of Living Collections

Other

With two sunny days in the forecast, now is the time to visit!  Five straight days of rain and cold weather has kept the blooms waiting for you.  Cold, but...more

The Benefits of House Plants

May 3, 2023

The Benefits of House Plants

By David Lardakis, Marketing Specialist

Other

Forget about futons, sliding barn doors, and faux plants. It’s 2023 and live indoor house plants are the current and practical trend. Besides looking pretty, what benefits do house plants...more