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Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is an invasive species native to Europe and Asia which can be described as a perennial with a...

The spongy moth (Lymantria dispar), formerly known as gypsy moth, has been a problem species in the United States since they were...

We’ve enjoyed a fairly mild spring and are seeing many of our plants come into bloom; many of them are early! With all the attention on...

During the off-season, which is winter, it’s an excellent opportunity to plan your garden for the next season. You can work on plans for...

Garlic mustard was introduced to the United States in the mid-1800s by early European settlers who brought the plant from Europe and Asia...

Going into the Island Garden or Peace Garden, you will notice some new additions for New Year’s and this winter season. The decorative...

The 2024 Lunar New Year, Year of the Dragon, is celebrated today, February 10th. It is also known as Chinese New Year or the Spring...

Here at Wellfield Botanic Gardens, we have multiple species of plants we started in the greenhouse from seed. These plants were started...

Flowering dogwood, Cornus florida, of the Cornaceae family, is native from southeastern Canada through the eastern United States, and...

Spring 2023’s weather has certainly been a rollercoaster. The warmth has meant earlier blooms for most of our bulbs, and we’ve definitely...

At Wellfield Botanic Gardens, spring has started to take over, with early spring bloomers peeking out in beds and ground cover throughout...

What are pollinators? When many hear the word pollinator, they immediately think of bees. While bees are major pollinators, so are birds,...

The birds are chirping, and the sunshine feels a little warmer on our backs. As we bear the usual pains of fickle spring weather, most of...

We believe the secret to a good life is getting outside. In this 2021 #YearOfPeace at Wellfield , this simple core value of ours has...

From all of us at Wellfield, we wish you a Thanksgiving of peace, beauty, and gratitude for all that we are fortunate to have. Our...

Our horticulture staff is busy, busy, busy these days – you wouldn’t think so, given the weather, but trust us, they are! So, we’ve given...

The Quilt Gardens of Elkhart County started in 2007 with just 2 gardens. This unique to our area exhibit joins quilting, gardening, and...

Merrillville, Ind. — NIPSCO recently announced the recipients of its 2021 Environmental Action Grant program, awarded to 18 local...

It’s been a little busy this week, with the installation of our OrigamiintheGarden exhibit! Josh thought it would be a great time to...

One of things most people associate with Japanese culture, and Japanese gardens in particular, is the art of bonsai . The word literally...