Bloedel Reserve Blog

Two years ago, Maia learned she could volunteer to care for the moss after taking a class on moss identification from Darren, our Gardens West [...]

Mentoring the Next Generation of Landscape Architects From the very beginning, Prentice Bloedel worked hand in hand with visionary landscape architects to shape the Reserve [...]

Holly has long been associated with winter, with its glossy leaves and bright berries offering color, structure, and symbolism during the darkest months of the [...]

December 2025 LATIN NAME: Berberis x media ‘Charity’ (Syn. Mahonia) COMMON NAME: Hybrid Oregon Grape FAMILY: Berberidaceae TYPE: Evergreen Shrub LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: Residence ORIGIN: [...]

Latria Graham, Writer, Editor, and Cultural Critic In residence, December 1-22 Bloedel Reserve is honored to welcome Latria Graham as our next Creative Resident. She [...]

Mushrooms at Work: The Red-belt Conk A common autumn sight at Bloedel Reserve in the fall is a mushroom called Red-belt Conk. Conks are “shelf” [...]

The Evolution of a Book: A Conversation with Lawrence Kreisman First published in 1988 by the Arbor Fund, The Bloedel Reserve: Gardens in the Forest [...]

Christa Ebert, Uno Lady, Musician & Mixed Media Artist In residence, October 31 - November 20 We’re excited to welcome Christa Ebert, a musician and [...]

November 2025 LATIN NAME: Usnea spp. COMMON NAME: Beard Lichen FAMILY: Parmeliaceae (Kingdom Fungi) TYPE: Fruticose Lichen LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: Boardwalk Trail & Moss [...]

Byron Au Yong, Composer and Educator In residence, September 29th - October 15 Welcome Back! We are excited to welcome back composer and educator Byron [...]

October 2025 LATIN NAME: Hedychium sp. COMMON NAME: Ginger Lily FAMILY: Zingiberaceae TYPE: Herbaceous perennial LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: Arrival Garden & Rhododendron Glen ORIGIN: [...]

A Gracious Residence with a Lasting Legacy As a docent at the Residence, I can attest to the sense of awe visitors experience the moment [...]