Blood Rain, Orange Fuzz, and Carrots
Blood Rain, Orange Fuzz, and Carrots
We are accustomed to rain in Western Washington […]
June Creative Resident Nigel Lawrence
Nigel Lawrence, Photographer
In residence, May 27-June 17
This June, Nigel Lawrence joins Bloedel Reserve as our Creative […]
From Christmas Pond to a Fen-Inspired Wetland
Tucked within the Rhododendron Glen, the Christmas Pond has long been one of […]
The Cutler Residence: A Place of Reflection
The Cutler Residence at Bloedel – A Place for Reflection
Tucked quietly into a […]
Six Mosses to Know in the Bloedel Reserve Moss Garden
Six Mosses to Know in the Moss Garden
Many plants are iconic to the Pacific Northwest, at least in the minds of […]
May Creative Resident Anna Kipervaser
Anna Kipervaser, Multidisciplinary Artist
In residence, April 30-May 20
Bloedel Reserve is thrilled to welcome […]
May Plant of the Month
May 2026
LATIN NAME: Davidia involucrata ‘Sonoma’
COMMON NAME: Dove Tree
FAMILY: Nyssaceae
TYPE: Deciduous Tree
ORIGIN: Central […]
April Plant of the Month
April 2026
LATIN NAME: Erythronium dens-canis (air-ih-THROE-nee-um dens-KAY-nis)
COMMON NAME: Dogtooth Violet / Trout Lily
FAMILY: Liliaceae
TYPE: Herbaceous perennial […]
Nature’s Balancing Act
Nature’s Balancing Act
Having had a mild winter here in the Pacific Northwest, there may be an increase in pest and/or disease […]
April Creative Resident Garrett Nelli
Garrett Nelli, Architect, Researcher, and Maker
In residence, April 3-23
Bloedel Reserve is thrilled to welcome […]