From Our Backyard to Yours

5/7/2020 — Welcome to this week’s “virtual visit” to Bloedel Reserve.

Creativity & Inspiration:
Catherine Alice Michaelis

Horticulture & Design:  The Sand and Stone Garden

The Japanese Garden at Bloedel Reserve is considered one of the best in the world. One of its most prominent and unique features is its Sand and Stone Garden. Read more about how we maintain this serene garden of gravel and stone.

Nature & Well-Being:
Strolls at Home Week 4

This week’s theme is Transition. We know that spring is a huge time of transition in nature. But transitions are happening in the natural world and in our own lives all the time. What transitions are you experiencing?

Horticulture & Design:  Plant Pick of the Month

Our plant pick for the month of May is “False Solomon’s Seal.” Click here to find out more about this member of the asparagus family.

Conservation & Stewardship:  Weeds 101

Don’t let those bright yellow blossoms fool you! Scotch Broom is a noxious weed that can wreak havoc on a landscape. Learn more about how the grounds team at the Reserve battles this invader.

Missed a Week? Want to See More?

Click the links below to see previous week’s Backyard pages:

• From Our Backyard to Yours — 3/31/2020
• From Our Backyard to Yours — 4/8/2020
• From Our Backyard to Yours — 4/15/2020
• From Our Backyard to Yours — 4/22/2020
• From Our Backyard to Yours — 4/30/2020

Ask Us

Is there something about Bloedel Reserve you’d like us to highlight here? Some burning question you’ve always wanted to ask our horticultural team? Let us know. Send us an email at in**@bl************.org.