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

Everyday at Wellfield is a day of thanks – – from those whose vision inspired Wellfield Botanic Gardens over 15 years ago to those who,...

As many of you faithful readers know, 2020 at Wellfield Botanic Gardens is being celebrated as 季節 Kisetsu: The Year of the Island Garden...

A ‘Modified Visitation Plan’ emphasizes the health and safety of guests, volunteers, and staff while allowing for enjoyment of the...

For immediate release: May 12, 2020 [DOWNLOAD FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE] Wellfield Botanic Gardens Announces Spring Opening May 22 A...

Akemashite omedetô gozaimasu! Happy New Year to gardeners everywhere. In 2020, Wellfield Botanic Gardens is celebrating the opening of...

I have been asked on more than one occasion why someone’s garden or house plant’s leaves are brown at the tips or edges. The cause is...

There are days, as the executive director of a local not-for-profit, that I find myself overwhelmed by the outpouring of support we...

Thanksgiving at Wellfield always comes a few weeks early when we gather to celebrate our amazing volunteers! On Monday night, staff and...

If you have not visited Wellfield in the past couple of weeks, you have missed the flurry of activity occurring in our Japanese-themed...

I have never reviewed a book for this blog…until now. In honor of Independence Day, I thought I would introduce Founding Gardeners by...

Please allow me to share my personal and sincere THANKS TO EVERYONE who made last night’s “A Summer Evening in the Gardens” gala dinner...

If you frequent the grounds of Wellfield, you might have noticed something missing. This week, we removed the last ornamental pear from...

I would like to continue the theme begun last week with another important topic: worm castings. There are great articles on how to...

A friend of mine was sitting at the dinner table recently, discussing science and plants (how nerdy can you get?) with his progeny and he...

As executive director at Wellfield, I’m often asked about the progress being made on construction projects large and small, our future...

You may not believe it, but there are actually college degree programs which focus on managing public gardens. One of the most valuable...

Just when you thought we could add nothing more cool and exciting to the new Children’s Garden at Wellfield , we pile on another layer of...

I’m reminded by the cooling temperatures and breezy days we experience this time of year, why Fall is a special time in Michiana. The...

The weather shall become more fall like, we promise. This weekend, Wellfield opens its Fabulous Fall season. Wellfield staff and...