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!
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
May 15, 2025
It’s Poppin’: May 15
This week, the Rhododendron Gardens at the arboretum are in their full glory, and flowers are lighting up various pockets and corners at the botanical gardens. With the recent rain… more
May 8, 2025
It’s Poppin’: May 8
The photos speak for themselves this week—it’s definitely poppin’ out there! The arboretum really shines in May with fragrant lilacs blooming in the Display Garden and rhododendrons of every color… more
May 2, 2025
It’s Poppin’: May 2
Welcome back to It’s Poppin! This week in the gardens, time is flying—some of the trees and shrubs we highlighted just last week, like fragrant viburnums and serviceberries, have already… more
