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The Poetry of Jacob Painter
An analysis of the nineteenth-century elegies written by Jacob Painter, who with his brother Minshall planted more than a thousand species of trees and shrubs and made the dream [...]
Fall Flavor at Tyler
Beekeeping season at Tyler wrapped up with a final fall harvest on September 9. This honey has a dark amber color and a fruity, spicy flavor, with notes of licorice [...]
Transcribing John Minshall’s Last Will and Testament
“Memory is often impaired by age, and we have found that men will sometimes fall into errors about that which they have long since witnessed, and tradition, when handed [...]
Serving as a ‘Keeper of the Story’: Volunteer Spotlight Kat Hayes
An English professor by trade, for Kat Hayes, volunteering with the History Team at Tyler Arboretum is the perfect complement to that work. Though writing is her true love (she [...]
iNaturalist Continues to Gain a Following at Tyler Arboretum
About a year ago, Tyler Arboretum began to actively encourage the use of iNaturalist, a citizen science project that provides a place for people to record and share observations [...]
Finding Family and a Fresh Creative Outlet: Volunteer Spotlight Karen Hoover
Karen Hoover’s commitment to Tyler Arboretum over the past 15 years shows no signs of slowing down. She has been a dedicated member of the “Hort Crew” — and, [...]
Lucille’s Garden Update: Growing a Food Forest
The word "food" can mean many things. A grocery store with shelves lined with fresh, vibrant produce. Sitting down to eat with family. A full to bursting vegetable garden [...]
On America’s 250th Anniversary, A Look Back at Local Life in 1776
In 1976, a volunteer named Peter Weber wrote a short article for the Tyler Bulletin to commemorate the 200th anniversary of our country. His research provides us with a [...]