Volunteer Voices
Jane Carlin
June 2024
A “Bloedel-like” experience in England
One of my favorite activities at Bloedel Reserve is learning about how Prentice and Virginia worked […]
November Creative Resident Ella Jacobson
Ella Jacobson, Cultural Critic, Writer
In residence, November 1-21, 2024
Join Ella on November 9 for her workshop, Thirteen Ways of Beginning: A generative writing workshop.
This […]
Squash Hunt
Visit for our annual Squash Hunt
October 1–31, 2024
Discover the gardens this fall during our annual Squash Hunt. Explore the grounds with your map in […]
October Creative Resident Maren Salomon
Maren Salomon, Multi-media Artist
In residence, October 1-21, 2024
Read more about Maren’s creative practice on her website.
October In the Gardens
Seasonal Interest
Fall is the perfect time to prune and plant trees, preparing for the winter season. It is also when the rich, fall colors […]
October Plant of the Month
October 2024
LATIN NAME: Hedychium sp.
COMMON NAME: Ginger Lily
FAMILY: Zingiberaceae
TYPE: Herbaceous Perennial
ORIGIN: Asia
LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: Arrival Garden & Rhododendron Glen
GARDEN USES: Woodland Shade Gardens
FUN […]
September In the Gardens
Seasonal Interest
As summer wanes and fall comes near, experience fresh rains and rich colors in the gardens and pause on benches to observe the […]
Interpretive Master Planning
Bloedel Reserve is delighted to announce the recent completion of the organization’s Interpretive Master Plan. We feel honored to have worked with the talented […]
August In the Gardens
Seasonal Interest
The recent heat of the past few weeks brings growth and depth to the gardens.
Enjoy your walk through the gardens by downloading and […]
August Plant of the Month
August Plant of the Month
Latin Name: Adiantum aleuticum
Common Name: Western maidenhair fern
Family: Pteridaceae
Type: Fern
Origin: West Coast of North America
Location at Bloedel […]