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!

April 10, 2025
It’s Poppin’: April 10
We had some very cold temperatures this week, and while those put a damper on some of our early blooming trees, including our earliest blooming magnolias, there are still many… more

April 3, 2025
It’s Poppin’: April 3
Things are poppin’! Here’s a quick roundup of the highlights this week! At the garden, magnolias, cherries and daffodils are all at peak. Look for the following: At the Arboretum,… more

March 27, 2025
It’s Poppin’: March 27
While it’s been cold, things are still poppin’ at the Holden Arboretum and the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Things have slowed down this week after very warm temperatures last week. That’s… more

March 21, 2025
It’s Poppin’: March 21
Welcome to spring! The equinox is here, spring has officially arrived. With the warm temperatures this past week, things have been happening fast. Daffodils are blooming, the dwarf Irises are… more

March 13, 2025
It’s Poppin’: Spring 2025 has Arrived
Welcome to It’s Poppin’, 2025. This is the third year for this series- we hope you follow along as we explore our beautiful gardens over the next months. We’ll write… more

August 2, 2024
It’s Poppin’: August 2nd
Don’t let the August heat keep you from enjoying summer— cool off in the shady, forested gardens at the arboretum, or bring a little one to splash in the Hershey… more