By Seth Heder, Horticulturist Garden Fair, which is back this year, is the perfect place for gardeners and plant lovers, whether you’re just looking to fill a container on your front porch or you’re prepping your vegetable garden for the 10th year in a row. It’s your chance to get garden inspiration while talking to […]
By Rylee Osterberg, Education Intern Wisconsin is known for its lush forests and rolling pastures. But did you know that some of the most ecologically sustainable plants in Wisconsin are the ones found on the forest floor and on the side of the road? Native woodland plants are already adapted to the local climate because […]
By Rachel Mueller Because of the generosity of Ron and Pauline Heim, their planned gift of $16.5 million to the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation will be shared among 31 nonprofits, including the Garden. By including the Garden in their legacy gift, the Heims clearly show an unyielding passion for their community and for gardening. […]
By Bridgett Lowery, 416 Cuisine My fondest memories are in the kitchen! My parents both loved to cook and bake and family meals were a priority in our home when I was growing up. So, it is a natural extension for me to cook with our son. He’s been my favorite sous chef since he […]
Mark Konlock, Director of Horticulture Last fall we planted almost 45,000 new bulbs at the Garden. These bulbs and the more than 300,000 existing bulbs in the ground, from crabapples and magnolias to native woodland ephemerals, are just starting to pop up and will be ready for your viewing pleasure in just a couple weeks—depending […]
By Kate Miller, Horticulturist If you read our recent blog post on why incorporating native plants into your garden or landscape is so important, you’re ready to get some practical tips on how to plant native flowers, grasses, trees, shrubs, etc. Designing gardens and landscapes with native plants is a great step toward supporting your […]
By Ashley Barkow, Horticulturist If you want exotic and unique plants for the summer, then look no further than summer-blooming bulbs. They are planted during the spring and offer interesting textures and colors all summer long. Listed below are four key things to know if you want to plant some summer blooming bulbs! Where to […]
By Seth Heder, Horticulturist As worldwide insect populations continue to decline, it remains ever important to provide shelter and sustenance for butterflies, bees and flies which help our orchards and gardens. Fruits and vegetables such as cucumbers, squash, pumpkins, peppers, zucchini, strawberries, apples and tomatoes all rely on insects to pollinate and help them create […]
August 18, 2018 | Hendrickson Johnson Woodland Garden, Donald J. Schneider Family Grand Garden & Cowles Terrace Q: How did you two meet? A (Ashley): We’re originally from a small town in the Upper Peninsula. We met through mutual friends and the first nine months of our relationship was long distance as he was finishing […]
By Rylee Osterberg, Education Intern Wisconsin winters are notoriously long lasting. From as early as October to as late as April, cold temperatures and sometimes snow force us indoors to the warmth and comfort of our homes. But when the weather leaves us feeling stuck inside and stir crazy with cabin fever, it’s important to […]