Ask Elaine: Holiday Plant Care
Dear Elaine, As the winter holidays approach, I am thinking of plants to give my garden friends. I would like to know the care that the plants need to have them last as long as possible, and maybe even rebloom. … Continue reading →
Ask Elaine: What Happened to the Sensory Garden?
Dear Elaine, I haven’t been to Laurelwood Arboretum for a few months. When I returned at the end of October, the Sensory Garden was gone! What happened? … Continue reading →
Ask Elaine: Deer-resistant Spring-blooming Bulbs
Dear Elaine, I would like to plant spring-blooming bulbs in October. What flowers are deer resistant, if there is such a thing? … Continue reading →
Ask Elaine: Arboretum Accessibility
Dear Elaine, My mother has difficulty walking. I was wondering if there are places at the Laurelwood Arboretum that would accommodate special needs people? … Continue reading →
Ask Elaine: Attracting Butterflies
Dear Elaine, My children just love the colorful butterflies that are flittering about our backyard. How can we attract more of these gorgeous creatures? … Continue reading →
Ask Elaine: Health Benefits of Outdoor Gardening
Dear Elaine, It’s summertime and the kids are out of school. Time for bicycle riding, softball games, catching fireflies, and other outdoor activities. While I don’t generally participate in that liveliness, I’m wondering if my outdoor gardening has any health … Continue reading →
Ask Elaine: Membership Benefits
Dear Elaine, I went to the May plant sale at Laurelwood Arboretum. There were so many beautiful plants! I had a chance to walk around and decided to join Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum. What are some of the opportunities and … Continue reading →
Ask Elaine: Plant Sale
Dear Elaine, I am looking forward to May at Laurelwood Arboretum – rhododendron, azaleas and lilacs are in bloom and shopping at the annual Plant Sale. Do you have any information on what plants might be available at the Plant … Continue reading →
Ask Elaine: Favorite Trees
Dear Elaine, What is Arbor Day? How can I get more information about trees? What are your favorite trees at Laurelwood? … Continue reading →
Ask Elaine: New Plants in 2019
What new plants are on the horizon in 2019 and what might I anticipate in garden centers this spring? … Continue reading →