Bloedel Reserve Blog
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Latest Posts
Strolls at Home, Week 6
Forgiveness is the theme for this walk. This practice goes cuts right to the heart. Be gentle with yourself as you explore this powerful theme. [...]
Building Bridges
When you walk the trail at Bloedel Reserve, sooner or later you will come to the Trestle Bridge. A beautiful structure, almost sculptural in [...]
Behind the Scenes: Haley Wiggins
From time to time, we’ll introduce you to the people who keep Bloedel Reserve thriving. Here Grounds & Horticulture Associate Haley Wiggins describes [...]
More About Moss
Moss Garden Specialist Darren Strenge is cultivating a moss species that currently doesn’t live in the Bloedel Reserve Moss Garden. Read more about the Sphagnum [...]
What’s in Bloom in May
The blooming plants around Bloedel Reserve are as varied as they are eye-catching. Director of Grounds & Horticulture Andy Navage has captured some of [...]
Strolls at Home, Week 5
This week’s theme is Journey. Journeys come in all lengths — minutes, days, weeks — and types — physical, spiritual, emotional. Even in the face [...]
Weeds 101: Scotch Broom
Don’t let those bright yellow blossoms fool you! Scotch Broom is a noxious weed that can wreak havoc on a landscape. Learn more about how the [...]
May Plant Pick
Our plant pick for the month of May is “False Solomon’s Seal.” Click here to find out more about this member of the asparagus family. [...]
Strolls at Home, Week 4
This week’s theme is Transition. We know that spring is a huge time of transition in nature. But transitions are happening in the natural world [...]
The Sand and Stone Garden
The Japanese Garden at Bloedel Reserve is considered one of the best in the world. One of its most prominent and unique features is [...]
Creative Resident: Catherine Alice Michaelis
Catherine Alice Michaelis is a talented visual artist and printer whose limited-edition books celebrate the natural world. Catherine was to be our Creative Resident [...]
The Trailblazers
Conservation & Stewardship Maintaining the Reserve is a multi-faceted endeavor encompassing everything from plant propagation and organic composting to the creation of new landscapes [...]