by Clara Curtis | Apr 18, 2022 | Horticulture & Landscape
I have a never-ending love of wildflowers because they were my introduction to a lifelong pursuit and love of plants, gardening, garden design and garden management. As a child, I learned the names of all the wildflowers from my grandmother and parents as we dutifully...
by Clara Curtis | Sep 23, 2020 | Horticulture & Landscape
As I watch the red maple leaves fall gently from the trees, I am reminded that all things change. As one season gives way to the next, gardeners yearn to change focus and refresh their gardens with plants that reflect the season and compliment nature’s color palate....
by Clara Curtis | Jul 1, 2020 | Horticulture & Landscape
Everyone thinks they know how to water a plant, when in reality, we all stand to learn. I was recently reminded of this fact when my daughters, both of whom are new to gardening, expressed to me that they “had no idea how important watering was” for plant growth. Like...
by Clara Curtis | Jun 3, 2020 | Horticulture & Landscape
At the heart of quilting is design. Selecting a pattern and the fabrics that will express it is my favorite part of creating a quilt, and at the Arboretum, I get to translate this art form into the garden. Designing flowers and foliage into quilt patterns involves a...
by Clara Curtis | Apr 30, 2020 | Horticulture & Landscape, The Arboretum
Creating a garden is a work over time. It requires interest, drive, concentration, commitment, creativity and even a little luck. The Arboretum’s National Native Azalea Collection certainly embodies all of these traits. It is a dreamy place to wander off the beaten...
