From Our Backyard to Yours

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 movement of birds and insects. Enjoy your walk through the [...]

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 Julie Davis, PhD of 106 Group, Katherine Lamers, and Sam Olbekson, [...]

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 printing your guide here!

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 Reserve: Rhododendron Glen, Japanese Garden Garden Uses: Native [...]

July Plant of the Month Latin Name:  Cornus kousa Common Name:  Kousa Dogwood Family:  Cornaceae Type:  Deciduous tree Origin:  Japan Korea, China, Taiwan Location at Bloedel Reserve:  Japanese Garden and Middle Pond Garden Uses:  Foundational tree, [...]

Seasonal Interest This month, we can all look forward to discovering a new flush of blooming plants and trees in July, particularly in the Buxton Bird Marsh and Pollinator Meadow and the Rhododendron Glen. Enjoy [...]