April 2025
LATIN NAME: Rhododendron sutchuenense var geraldii
COMMON NAME: Szechwan Rhododendron
FAMILY: Ericaceae
TYPE: Evergreen shrub or tree
ORIGIN: W. China
LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: Rhododendron Glen
GARDEN USES: Woodland […]
English Holly, Ilex aquifolium, (a.k.a. Feral Holly or Common Holly) is a non-native understory tree commonly associated with the holidays for its bright red […]
Spring is just a couple weeks away and it is time to get our gardens ready. Here is a list of things you can […]
In the summer of 2022, I met Paula Mackay, freelance journalist and carnivore ecologist with the Woodland Park Zoo (WPZ). She wrote an elegant […]
March 2025
You may recognize this month’s choice as a previous Plant Pick from the Fall due to its stunning fall color. We couldn’t resist […]
Cedar Sigo, Poet
In residence, February 27-March 19, 2025
About the Artist
A much-published poet, editor and lecturer, Cedar Sigo is currently a mentor in the MFA […]
February 2025
LATIN NAME: Corylus cornuta
COMMON NAME: Beaked Hazel
FAMILY: Betulaceae
TYPE: Deciduous shrub
ORIGIN: North America
LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: Bird Marsh, Boardwalk Trail
GARDEN USES: Native Garden
FUN FACT: Covered […]
Marshall Woodward, Poet
In residence, February 2-23, 2025
About the Artist
Marshall Woodward is pursuing his MFA at the University of Houston where he is an Inprint […]
Sponsored by Puget Sound Book Artists
Bloedel Reserve is pleased to present “Nature and the Book: 2025”, a compelling exhibition showcasing […]
Stillness cloaks the Reserve and the resident human population struggles to stay warm during this frosty season.
In the Buxton Bird Marsh & Pollinator Meadow, […]
