My birch spoon was lovelier than any I had ever bought for cooking (surely because I had made it). As much as I began to embrace my new hobby, I had to remember the goal: find an organization who can benefit from Arboretum wood.
Scale insects, which can suck all the sap from plants, are a frustrating pest to deal with, especially on magnolia trees. The Arboretum’s Integrated Pest Management Specialist Erin Buchholz offers some potential solutions to save your magnolias.
Burning Bush recently became a “regulated species.” Find out what that means for its future at the Arb and in your yard.
The bur oak outside the Wilson Rose Garden suffered from Bur Oak Blight.
Our integrated pest management specialist shares some tips for deterring them.
Learn more about trees you find in Minnesota from a series of stories in Yard & Garden News.
A cautionary tale with a happy ending.
Meet Integrated Pest Management Specialist Erin Buchholz, who helps troubleshoot challenges in Arboretum gardens.
Meet Siberian squill, a cheerful, yet invasive spring ephemeral.
Our integrated pest management specialist explains how the Arboretum deals with jumping worms.
Nature Notes