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Best Way to Preserve Nature While Hiking
Because of climate change, you hear a lot about how our carbon footprints negatively impact the environment. The term carbon footprint mostly refers to greenhouse gases and other pollutants released [...]
Forest Bathing
Within the medical community, there is growing evidence over what many of us already suspect – that time spent outdoors improves one’s state-of-mind and physical health. Some call this type [...]
The Franklin Tree, Franklinia Alatamaha
The Bartrams saved it from extinction and they named it after their friend Benjamin Franklin. Franklinia alatmaha is special at Tyler Arboretum. With our Franklinia alatamaha trees readying their annual [...]
Invasive Worms
“It may be doubted whether there are any animals which have played so important a part in the history of the world as have these lowly, organized creatures.” Charles Darwin [...]
Celebrating the Cistern
Choosing a favorite spot at Tyler isn’t easy, and my favorite spots often change with the seasons. From the cool dappled shade of the forest trails in the summer to [...]
Not all Plants are Green – Native Parasitic Plants
All flowering plants are green, right? Not if the plant is parasitic -- specifically parasitic on mushrooms. It’s that time of the year that you can start to see examples [...]
Hydrangeas for Any Garden
Growing up, I remember mom would be out in the yard tending to her beloved giant hydrangeas with their platter-sized, blue, mopheads. Later as I was attending horticulture classes, she [...]
What to Plant in the Vegetable Garden in July (and into August)
Would you like to use your garden space more efficiently? Are you wondering what can be planted in July? Our gardens have been giving back to us after months of [...]