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Summer's striking variety has arrived at Rotary Botanical Gardens, and the pollinators agree. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are out in force, drawn to the bright colors that define this time of year. New blooms and new colors are appearing every day, with plenty more on the way. This week is not about one standout bloom but about variety. We have a little of many things rather than a lot of any one thing, and when those many things come together, they create the layered

Rotary Botanical Gardens is buzzing with some exciting news. In partnership with the Rock County Beekeepers Association, three bee box houses were installed along the fence line near the labyrinth on May 8 and 9, bringing a new level of pollinator activity to the gardens. Bees are among the most important contributors to a healthy garden ecosystem. They pollinate flowering plants, support biodiversity, and play a direct role in the growth and reproduction of many of the bloom

Summer is in almost here, and the gardens are putting on a vertical show. Climbing season has Arrived at Rotary Botanical Gardens, and if you know where to look, you will find vines winding their way up walls, corners, gates, arches, trellises, obelisks, and even the occasional tree. This week's stars include Lonicera (honeysuckle), Clematis, Wisteria, Japanese Climbing Hydrangea, and Climbing Roses. Their blooms span the full color spectrum: purple, pink, red, yellow, and or