As many blooming plants in the Backyard Garden are winding down this time of year, a few continue to put on a show of outstanding color. Make sure to see the two Seven-Son Temple of Bloom small trees with their

Those of us who frequented the Columbus Park of Roses in the 1950s vaguely remember a wide path originating on the ravine’s edge near where the Herb Garden is now. It curved down steps, traversed the woods, crossed a wooden

If you’re standing here finding yourself inspired by patriotic feelings or tunes, it may be thanks to the Garden Supervisor’s creative planting in the raised bed of annuals! For this season’s display, she has designed the bed to suggest the

This spring, insects – many of which play an important part in pollinating our plants – emerged from their winter shelter.  Almost all pollinators – bees, birds, butterflies, beetles and flies (yes, even pesky flies are vital pollinators) – prefer

The Columbus Park of Roses consists of Old Garden roses and Modern roses. Old Garden roses were in existence prior to 1867, and Modern roses have been developed since then.  The Heritage Rose Garden at the east end of the