The raised bed of annuals just east of the shelterhouse patio is fun to watch as it fills out over the growing season. Each spring, the CPOR garden supervisor designs a dramatic combination of plant colors and shapes to greet

In time for the 2022 bloom season, we’re pleased to make available a current list of all roses in the gardens — viewable on smart phones. Alphabetized by commercial name, the list includes the type of rose, color and location

On March 22, 2022, U.S. Senators Rob Portman and Mazie Hirono introduced a bipartisan resolution, which the U.S. Senate approved, designating April as National Native Plant Month. “From stabilizing soil and filtering air and water, to providing shelter and food

Winter is probably the best time to assess a garden and determine whether changes are needed. It is in winter that one can see the bones of a garden. “Good bones in the garden is about the arcs, high points,

Leaves are falling and flowers are dying back. It must be time to clean up garden beds. Well, no. Pollinators – bees, butterflies and other insects – that will bring the garden back to life in spring need a safe