What's in Bloom
It's Poppin'!
Your guide to blooming plants and trees
Welcome to your bloom report for the Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden. “It’s Poppin'” will be your guide for exploring the vibrant colors, subtle smells and possibly over-looked beauty in our gardens. Follow along each week and let us know what you find poppin’ on your next visit!
July 3, 2025
It’s Poppin’: July 3
Happy 4th of July! There’s plenty to see out in the gardens this weekend, with milkweeds, black-eyed Susans, and a host of other mid-summer favorites in bloom. Cleveland Botanical Garden… more
June 20, 2025
It’s Poppin’: June 20
Hot and sticky weather arrived this week! This week I teamed with Angelica Vasilatos, Ferry Foundation curation intern at the Botanical Garden, to detail what’s poppin’ in Kirtland and Cleveland. … more
June 13, 2025
It’s Poppin’: June 13
As I walked the campuses this week, I was struck by the number of beautiful, calming white blooms. Before we move into the heat of the summer, let’s take a… more
June 6, 2025
It’s Poppin’: June 6
After a few weeks on a plant expedition to China, it was my pleasure to stroll the grounds of the Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden to see what was… more
May 29, 2025
It’s Poppin’: May 29
Cleveland Botanical Garden Last Saturday was the opening day of our summer exhibit Between Water and Stone, a 50th anniversary celebration of our Japanese Garden. When you step out onto… more
May 23, 2025
It’s Poppin’: May 23
It’s been a strange couple of weeks weather-wise—remember when it was 80 degrees and sunny, and now it’s rainy and chilly? No matter! The cool weather actually helps prolong the… more
