A glimpse into the past – Rhododendron Glen before the canopy filled in
Today it is difficult to find much open space when you walk about the Washington Park Arboretum. Often you have trouble seeing the sky. More than 60 years ago the canopy was open in Rhododendron Gle...
A Glimpse into the past: Dedicating the Douglas Research Conservatory
On June 29, 1988, the Douglas Research Conservatory was dedicated. It was a state-of-the-art facility for plant propagation, research, and horticultural educatio...
A Glimpse into the Past – Azalea Way before the Azaleas
This month’s photo was taken by Frederick Leissler, landscape architect to the Seattle Parks Department, labeled as 1938-39. It shows the grading to create Azalea Way. ...
A glimpse into the past – 60 years of beekeeping at the Arboretum
John Wott tells the story of the sweet friendship between Captain Moen of the Puget Sound Beekeepers Association and the Washington Park Arboretum. Stop by the Graham Visitor Center gift shop to purchase a jar of Arboretum Honey...
A glimpse into the past – remembering the original New Zealand garden
On November 21, 1993, which was a rainy blustery Sunday afternoon, we dedicated “The New Zealand High Country”, the first Arboretum garden of New Zealand natives. ...
A glimpse into the past – Mulligan’s historic whitebark pines photo exhibit
This picture is one of 30 mounted black-and-white photographs showing native (NW) coniferous trees by former Washington Park Arboretum Director Brian O. Mulliga...
A Glimpse Into the Past: Invitations for the CUH Opening
The opening of the Center for Urban Horticulture in 1984 was an event that captured international attentio...
An Overview of The Washington Park Arboretum Master Plan
A master plan is critical for a botanic or public garden of any size, to give it a sense of mission and purpose, and then to guide priorities to accomplish its goal...
In Memoriam: John A. Wott
Community members share their memories of Director Emeritus John Wott...
“Magnificent Magnolias!”
If you missed our peak magnolia bloom, you can extend their beauty virtually here enjoying several wonderful photos of a few of my personal favorites. Many thanks to both Niall Dunne – Arboretum Foundation Communications Manager and Bulletin editor, Ray Larson – UW Botanic Gardens Interim Director and Skylar Lin – PSGO aerial photographer for sharing their extraordinary photos capturing these magnificent magnolias in bloom! ...