St. Patrick’s Day is approaching, which means you might see shamrock plants at grocery stores or local nurseries. The word shamrock has its origins from the Irish word seamróg, meaning young clover. There are many clover plants belonging to different genera, which...
What does your zodiac sign mean when it comes to picking the perfect plant for your home or garden? There are desert plants that have common personality traits also and that’s why the Garden’s horticulture team took on the challenge to match various desert...
Download this year’s Plant Sale Guide. Member Dates: Oct. 14-15, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Last reservation entry at 2 p.m.) General Public Dates: Oct. 16-17, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Last reservation entry at 2 p.m.)Free public event Bring the Garden home! The Plant Sale is back with...
Create a magical potion from nature! Fairies and wizards are not the only potion makers. With spring in full swing, now is a great time to get outside and make a springtime potion. Plants play a vital role in our lives. In fact, many modern-day medicines are derived...
The most prominent black scientist of the 20th century George Washington Carver was born in Missouri in 1865. As a child, he spent a lot of time outdoors working in a garden and became fascinated with plants. In the 1880s he attended Iowa State Agricultural College in...