Resurrection fern is an epiphytic fern, which means it grows on top of other plants and surfaces but does not harm its host. These ferns love to grow on oak and cypress trees. […]
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Take a neighborhood sensory tour
You may find yourself taking more walks these days to get out of the house. Whether you’re taking a break from virtual meetings, homework assignments, or just want to get […]
Connecting with nature: Project Stay Planted results
The Garden’s first citizen science endeavor, Project StayPlanted on iNaturalist, has officially ended! People in 10 states and two countries submitted over 3,000 observations of 1,130 species of plants, lichen, and fungi. We know we […]
Bee Aware: Helping Native Bees
Emblazoned on buttons, T-shirts, and signs, “Save the bees!” seems an easy and universal cause to get behind. Bees have captivated us throughout time. The Greeks considered honey the nectar […]
Harvest Day at the Garden
We’ve undergone massive change in the past two months; veggies, however, do what they always do: Grow! Some of our herbs and vegetables did begin to bolt — or go to seed — […]
Fungi: Friend or Foe?
Found among the more than 650 that species Project Stay Planted participants have logged in the iNaturalist app are 41 species of lichen and fungi, which are among the least-understood […]
