Bloedel Reserve Blog

Have you ever wondered how our state-of-the-art compost facility works? Our 2023 Horticulture & Design summer interns each chose a topic they felt passionate about [...]

Wonder abounds at the Reserve this year December 2-31 Winter Wonders is a fun, community oriented, outdoor Bloedel Reserve tradition designed to get you in [...]

Bloedel Reserve is developing a Forest Management Plan in collaboration with Northwest Natural Resource Group (NNRG) in 2023-2024 to care for not only the trees, [...]

Seasonal Interest This special edition focuses on the wonders of fall in the plant kingdom: the mysterious world of carnivorous plants, the prickly secrets of [...]

November 2023–Vitis davidii Common Name:  David’s Grape, Spiny Vitis Family:  Vitaceae Type:  Deciduous Vine Origin:  East Asia, China Location at Bloedel Reserve:  The Residence Garden [...]

Interpretation will always be a work in progress. (Luckett, 2007) Interpretation is a mission-based communication process that enriches our lives through engaging emotions, enhancing experiences [...]

Seasonal Interest The onslaught of rains heralds the autumn season and brings much needed moisture to the plants and trees. Visit the Reserve mid-October to [...]

October 2023–Parrotia persica Latin Name:  Parrotia persica Common Name:  Persian Ironwood Family:  Hamamelidaceae Type:  Deciduous tree Origin:  Northern Iran, Caucacus Location at Bloedel Reserve:  Birch Garden [...]

A Celebration of Creativity at Bloedel Reserve October 1-7, 2023 See a list of daily events below and sign up for workshops that require registration [...]