By Peter Martin, Marketing & Communications Intern Although fall is a more relaxed period of the year in the garden, there is still plenty to do. Tending to and tidying gardens and landscapes now will give you a jump on activities next spring. Read on for a checklist of some useful strategies and materials to apply […]
By Peter Martin, Marketing & Communications Intern If you envision a spring landscape blooming with vibrant color, planting bulbs will get you there. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, or a beginner just testing the waters of bulb planting, the following tips will help you get to know these wonderful plants a little better, and give […]
By Janelle Fisher, Marketing & Communications Intern The sculptures of the Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea exhibit are on their way back to Oregon this week. After experiencing these beautiful yet eye-opening sculptures in person this summer, many visitors to the Garden walked away pondering how they could make a difference in their […]
By Josie Knuth, Marketing & Communications Intern If you visit the Garden in spring, you’ll see one of the oldest flowering plants known worldwide, the magnolia. These beautiful flowering trees are older than bees! Yet, even more interesting is the Garden grows 14 unique magnolias breeds that don’t grow anywhere else. A collection of plants […]
By Josie Knuth, Marketing & Communications Intern Looking back at the last 25 years since Green Bay Botanical Garden opened, we’re especially grateful for the garden lovers in our community who have dedicated their time to the Garden and its mission. Without their help, the Garden truly wouldn’t be the success that it is today. […]
By Josie Knuth, Marketing & Communications Intern In 1992, the Karner Blue Butterfly, a subspecies of the small blue butterfly, was federally listed as an endangered species. Since then, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s endangered species program has worked to identify, protect, and restore the Karner blue butterfly to prevent its extinction. You, too, […]
By Josie Knuth, Marketing & Communications Intern No migration compares to that of the small, black and orange creature you see fluttering through your neighborhood in summer. When you think about migration, you might describe how birds fly south for the winter and return when temperatures warm up again. For a monarch, migration is much […]
By Josie Knuth, Marketing & Communications Intern June, 22 2013 | Jenquine Pavilion & Overlook Garden In this special edition of Wedded Bliss & Blooms, we look back on the wedding experience of our Horticulture Manager, Lindsay Hendricks, and her partner, Jake! Q: How did you two meet? A (Lindsay): We were introduced by a […]
By Josie Knuth, Marketing & Communications Intern Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea reveals the devastating impact plastic pollution has on local habitats of water species like Stanley the Sturgeon and Giacometti the River Otter. Unfortunately, plastic isn’t the only pollutant swimming in the homes of Stanley and Giacometti. Algae, the smelly, green stuff […]
By Janelle Fisher, Marketing & Communications Intern Invasive plant species can cause significant harm to Wisconsin’s natural environment, but gardeners have the power to help prevent their spread! One of the best ways to stop the spread of invasive plants is to be mindful of what you’re planting in your garden and landscape. Although it […]