Warm up this Winter at Bloedel Reserve
Join us in December for Solstice Walks
Find companionship with yourself and others in the gardens this season. During the month of December, the Residence […]
November Plant of the Month
November 2024
LATIN NAME: Chrysanthemum ‘Snow Dome’
COMMON NAME: Snow Dome Chrysanthemum
FAMILY: Asteraceae
TYPE: Herbaceous Perennial
ORIGIN: East Asia
LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: Arrival Garden
GARDEN USES: Late season interest, […]
November In the Gardens
Seasonal Interest
As the leaves drop from the trees, the gardens reveal themselves to the studied gaze. Embark on your journey with a keen eye […]
November Creative Resident Ella Jacobson
Ella Jacobson, Cultural Critic, Writer
In residence, November 1-21, 2024
Join Ella on November 9 for her workshop, Thirteen Ways of Beginning: A generative writing workshop.
This […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]