From Our Backyard to Yours
Dig deeper behind the scenes at Bloedel Reserve
Learn more about our ongoing work, special projects, historical interest and the ever-changing botanical abundance of the Pacific Northwest. Our blog is updated regularly, so check back often!
Mushrooms at Work
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” mushrooms growing out of the side of tree trunks, stumps, [...]
The Evolution of a Book
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 remains the definitive history of the Bloedel Reserve. Meticulously researched [...]
Nov Creative Resident Christa Ebert
Christa Ebert, Uno Lady, Musician & Mixed Media Artist In residence, October 31 - November 20 We’re excited to welcome Christa Ebert, a musician and mixed-media artist who performs as Uno Lady, as Bloedel Reserve’s [...]
November Plant of the Month
November 2025 LATIN NAME: Usnea spp. COMMON NAME: Beard Lichen FAMILY: Parmeliaceae (Kingdom Fungi) TYPE: Fruticose Lichen LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: Boardwalk Trail & Moss Garden ORIGIN: Worldwide GARDEN USES: Not typical FUN FACT: With [...]
Fall Creative Resident Byron Au Yong
Byron Au Yong, Composer and Educator In residence, September 29th - October 15 Welcome Back! We are excited to welcome back composer and educator Byron Au Yong as a returning Creative Resident. Byron was last [...]
October Plant of the Month
October 2025 LATIN NAME: Hedychium sp. COMMON NAME: Ginger Lily FAMILY: Zingiberaceae TYPE: Herbaceous perennial LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: Arrival Garden & Rhododendron Glen ORIGIN: Asia GARDEN USES: Woodland Shade Gardens FUN FACT: Here at [...]
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