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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Meet our Interns
Get To Know Us
The Bloedel Reserve Horticulture Internship […]
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 […]
June Plant of the Month
June Plant of the Month
Latin Name: Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’
Common Name: Golden Locust, Frisia Black Locust
Family: Fabaceae
Type: Deciduous tree
Origin: Garden origin is Holland, species origin […]
May Plant of the Month
May Plant of the Month
LATIN NAME: Magnolia laevifolia (syn Michelia)
COMMON NAME: Polished-leaved magnolia
FAMILY: Magnoliaceae
TYPE: Evergreen tree
ORIGIN: China
LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: Arrival Garden
GARDEN USES: Border plantings, specimen tree
FUN FACT: Spring is here […]
