March Plant of the Month
March 2026
LATIN NAME: Edgeworthia chrysantha
COMMON NAME: Paperbush
FAMILY: Thymelaeaceae
TYPE: Deciduous shrub
LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: Rhododendron Glen
ORIGIN: China
GARDEN USES: Woodland […]
Mary Elizabeth Banning: A Pioneer of Mycology, Art, and Quiet Curiosity
This February, we celebrate the life of Mary Elizabeth Banning (1822–1903), a self-taught […]
Occultation in the Pollinator Meadow
Successfully establishing a meadow is a multi-year process, and the foundation of that success lies in thorough site preparation. One mantra […]
Paul Hayden Kirk: Architect of the Japanese Guest House
Paul Hayden Kirk: Architect of the Japanese Guest House
One of the most cherished spaces at the […]
Feb Creative Resident Mia Mulvey
Mia Mulvey, Multi-Media Artist & Educator
In residence, February 2-23
This February, Bloedel Reserve welcomes […]
February Plant of the Month
February 2026
LATIN NAME: Scoliopus bigelovii
COMMON NAME: Fetid Adder’s-tongue
FAMILY: Liliaceae
TYPE: Herbaceous Perennial
LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: Orchid Woods & […]
January Plant of the Month
January 2026
LATIN NAME: Grevillea […]
Jan Creative Resident Alexa Luborsky
Alexa Luborsky, Writer and Multi-Media Artist
In residence, January 5-26
This January, Bloedel Reserve welcomes writer and multimedia […]
Growing in the Moss Garden: Maia’s Story
Two years ago, Maia learned she could volunteer to care for the moss after taking a […]
Mentoring the Next Generation of Landscape Architects
Mentoring the Next Generation of Landscape Architects
From the very beginning, Prentice Bloedel worked hand in hand with visionary landscape architects to shape the Reserve […]