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!
Squash Hunt
Visit for our annual Squash Hunt October 1–31, 2024 Discover the gardens this fall during our annual Squash Hunt. Explore the grounds with your map in search of these home-grown, decorative delicacies! Children can get [...]
October Creative Resident Maren Salomon
Maren Salomon, Multi-media Artist In residence, October 1-21, 2024 Read more about Maren's creative practice on her website.
October In the Gardens
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 Plant of the Month
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 [...]
September In the Gardens
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 [...]
Interpretive Master Planning
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, [...]
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