Spring is officially making its move at Rotary Botanical Gardens, and if you haven't been out to walk the grounds lately, now is a great time to go. The Star of the Week: Hellebore (Lenten Rose) The hellebores are having a moment. About 20% of RBG's roughly 600 hellebores are currently budding or blooming, and if you want to see them at their best, head to the Woodland Walk to find Spanish Flare or the Cherry Blossom Walk for Rio Carnival. Both have 20 or more plants in bloom

We often think about spring and wonder what our first "early spring" flowers will be. But actually, several "late winter" blooms arrive well before spring officially begins. In fact, our very first bloom of the year appeared on February 16 ! The Early Stars: Snowdrops and Aconite Our two primary late-winter stars are Early Snowdrops  ( Galanthus ) and Winter Aconite  ( Eranthis hyemalis ). While these plants are tiny, they grow in impressive clumps that create a wide carpet a

The Japanese Garden at Rotary Botanical Gardens offers a unique experience as autumn deepens. This peaceful space showcases a subtle yet rich palette of fall colors that invite visitors to slow down and reflect. The garden’s design highlights balance and harmony, making it an ideal place to appreciate the quiet beauty of the season’s final moments. Experiencing Fall Colors in the Japanese Garden The Japanese Garden glows with warm hues from its carefully chosen plants. Japane

As October winds down, the Gardens have entered a peaceful in-between moment that quiet beauty that comes when fall color lingers and late-season flowers still shine through. Fading Leaves and Late Blooms: The Gardens in Transition Though much of the brilliant foliage has passed its peak, warm tones still fill the landscape. From the Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple and Shagbark Hickory to the glowing Dogwood ‘Midwinter Fire’, Dwarf Sumac, and Firespire American Hornbeam, the Gardens

Experience peak fall color at Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville, Wisconsin. Explore vibrant trees and shrubs including Dogwood, Sweetspire, and Japanese Maple, plus late blooms like Dahlias and Monkshood.