It’s Black History Month 2021, and there are so many opportunities to learn about the intersections between Blackness and botany, even while staying safe-at-home. Of course, Black folks’ contributions to botany and environmentalism could never fit into one month – nor does celebrating them need to be limited solely to February. Still, we’re excited to … Read more
In early spring, we often look for signs of new plant growth. In wet, damp sites, such as the edges of lakes, wetlands and seeps, there are a few native herbaceous perennials that start to pop out and that we often get questions about at Hoyt Arboretum. Here are a few interesting facts and identification … Read more
I spend a lot of time at Hoyt Arboretum regardless of the season. In non-pandemic times, I volunteer as a naturalist, taking elementary school students on hikes to teach them about the Arboretum and the cool trees and plants found here. Outside of the school season, I hike and jog on the trails. I’m not … Read more
Spring is coming, spring is coming, how do you think I know? I saw some early wildflowers blooming, I know it must be so! After our dark, dreary, damp, Pacific Northwest winters, we often look forward to longer days with some indications of the coming spring. A few of the earliest bloomers at Hoyt Arboretum … Read more
(This post was originally published in Hoyt Arboretum’s December 2019 e-newsletter. Since the writing of this post, the manzanitas have sprouted and are doing well!) Someone who’s not so well-acquainted with the life cycles of trees may subscribe to the common misconception that flora “die” in the winter. But if there’s anything that plants can … Read more