From Our Backyard to Yours

Seasonal Interest Fall is the perfect time to prune and plant trees, preparing for the winter season. It is also when the rich, fall colors of our Japanese maples and Persian ironwood trees are at [...]

October 2024 LATIN NAME: Hedychium sp. COMMON NAME: Ginger Lily FAMILY: Zingiberaceae TYPE: Herbaceous Perennial ORIGIN: Asia LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: Arrival Garden & Rhododendron Glen GARDEN USES: Woodland Shade Gardens FUN FACT: Here at [...]

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 [...]