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!
August In the Gardens
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
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
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, [...]
July In the Gardens
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 [...]
Meet our Interns
Get To Know Us The Bloedel Reserve Horticulture Internship Program offers transformative, paid educational internships for students passionate about public horticulture. Spanning 8 to 9 weeks, this immersive program provides hands-on learning opportunities in diverse [...]
June In the Gardens
Seasonal Interest During the month of June look forward to seeing increased growth in annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs gardens-wide at the Reserve. Take note of a long-blooming, show-stopper: our Korean dogwood that frames the [...]
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