We actually had some sun this morning which turned to clouds and eventually light rain by the afternoon.  We took advantage of the respite from the recent rains and caught …

The presentation last night by Tim Gruner (above and below) at the gardens on Patterns in Nature that Inspire Japanese Gardens and the Connection between Garden and Architecture was well …

Don’t miss the opportunity to attend the Bonsai: Its Art & Philosophy seminar and demonstration on May 17th from 6 pm until 8 pm at the Parker Education Center.  Dr. …

With welcome rain looming later in the week, we took advantage of another warm and mild April day.  The tulips (Tulipa) in front of the Parker Education Center continue to …

The color out in the gardens today is nothing short of amazing.  Our tulips (Tulipa) are really blooming strongly right now throughout the gardens and our assortment of 100 varieties …

The Earth Day celebration at Rotary Botanical Gardens today was a huge success.  I wasn’t there the entire day but I saw a full parking lot (and much beyond!), lots …

If you haven’t visited Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, IL, you are missing a wonderful experience.  This garden should be visited repeatedly and throughout their open season.  Ranked consistently as …

The photo directly above and two below were shared by Al Utzig of Utzig Carstar Collision Service (Janesville, WI).  Mr Utzig and his business have been a proud sponsor of …

It was another nice day outside and despite the periodic threat of rain and the occasional rain drop, the weather stayed pretty clear and we had a productive day.  The …

Above is a wonderful shot by Marsha Mood of our saucer magnolias (Magnolia x soulangiana) in the foreground and both the fern & moss garden and Japanese garden in the …