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March 26, 2024
Planting Natives: How to do it and why it’s important
By Alexandra Faidiga, Plant Recorder
While gardening activities may be limited this time of year in northeast Ohio, it’s the perfect season for starting native plants from seed. Following the recently concluded National Invasive Species... 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 22, 2024
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Rachel Carson
By Brianna Shepherd, Research Specialist
Since 1985, the presidents of the United States have issued a proclamation declaring March as Women’s History Month. This special dedication is to honor the contributions and special achievements of... more
March 21, 2024
Let’s Celebrate the Forest Today
By Rachel Kappler, PhD, Great Lakes Basin Forest Health Collaborative (GLB FHC) Coordinator
It is the International Day of Forests, a day to celebrate local forests and this year’s theme is Forestry and Innovation. You might be surprised to find out that Holden... more
March 15, 2024
Holden Forests & Gardens Receives $1.8M to Expand Forest Landowner Support in the Great Lakes Region
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (CLEVELAND) March 15, 2024 – Holden Forests & Gardens today announced that it received $1.8 million from the USDA Forest Service as a part of the nearly $145 million... 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 14, 2024
Holden Award in Plant & Environmental Science Encourages Next Generation of Scientists
By Juliana S. Medeiros, PhD, Plant Biologist
Researchers at HF&G are dedicated to training and inspiring the next generation of scientists, and as part of this we are proud to contribute the Holden Forests & Gardens Special... more
March 13, 2024
Monitoring Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Colonization
By Danny Dlugos, PhD, Senior Research Specialist - Plant Breeding
Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is one of the most recognized trees in Northeast Ohio. Native to the eastern United States and Canada, it ranges from Nova Scotia south along the... more
March 13, 2024
Plants & Me at Cleveland Botanical Garden Delights Young People
By Audriana Carmona, Communications Specialist
Last Thursday, the Cleveland Botanical Garden welcomed Lorain’s Hawthorne preschool students through the Early Learning Initiatives (ELI) program. Holden Forests & Gardens partners with Lorain Historical Society, Lorain County Preschools, Cuyahoga... more
March 7, 2024
Spring Blooms at the Cleveland Botanical Garden
Get Growing in the new season with exhibits, events and fun for the whole family (CLEVELAND) March 7, 2024 – Spring has sprung at the Cleveland Botanical Garden! Enjoy a... more
March 7, 2024
Holden Arboretum Welcomes Spring
Canopy Walk & Emergent Tower Opening (CLEVELAND) March 7, 2024 – Get ready to experience spring in all its beauty at the Holden Arboretum. Be on the lookout for... 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 29, 2024
Don’t Be Over-elm-ed When Planting a Tree
By Amanda Wood, Urban Community Forester
Even though the weather is still trying to figure out what it wants, spring is around the corner which means trees will be putting out leaves soon! This means that... 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 2, 2024
Research intern funded by the National Science Foundation joins the team
By Juliana S. Medeiros, PhD, Plant Biologist
The research department at Holden recently welcomed Yasper Michael Mambrasar, M.S., who will be conducting a one-year research internship at Holden Forests & Gardens funded by the National Science Foundation.... 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 30, 2024
Meet the Birds of the Costa Rica Biome
By Traci S. Williams, Animal & Plant Care Specialist
With the butterflies mostly gone, winter belongs to the birds! The lush and green Costa Rica biome at Cleveland Botanical Garden provides ample opportunity to play “hide-n-seek” with three birds... more
January 29, 2024
Girdling and Invasive Species Management: A Recipe for Healthier Forests
By Chad Knisley, Natural Areas Manager
We have over 2,000 acres of forest at Holden Arboretum. Our conservation department cares for these forests, with goals of improving their health and function. Several years ago, we initiated... more
January 25, 2024
Garlic Mustard and Its Newly Introduced Aphid
Garlic mustard is an herb covering forest floors across North America. However, it wasn’t always found here. Garlic mustard is an invasive species brought to the United States from Europe... more
January 23, 2024
Can inoculated soils promote healthy urban trees? Preliminary results
By Claudia Bashian-Victoroff, MS, Research Specialist
Preliminary results from a Holden research project testing soil inoculations for improvement of urban tree plantings. more
January 17, 2024
Smithsonian’s Life in One Cubic Foot comes to the Cleveland Botanical Garden
The Cleveland Botanical Garden is pleased to welcome the visually-stunning “Life in One Cubic Foot” exhibit, opening Saturday, January 27, through Sunday, April 17, 2024. The exhibit follows the research... more
January 16, 2024
A Beginner’s Guide to Pruning
By Maggie Billings, Native Plant and Pollinator Specialist, AmeriCorps Member
Pruning is a must know when it comes to tree and garden care, but why? Pruning often rejuvenates plants and allows them to grow more efficiently. Taking off old growth... more
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