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Week of August 26, 2011

Perovskia 'Little Sprite'

Perovskia 'Little Spire' and Cosmos sulphureus 'Bright Lights' mingle in a border along The Chanticleer Hillside.

Photo by Lisa Roper
Cyperus papyrus

Cyperus papyrus, Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris' and Impatiens sp. grow in terracotta containers lining The Reflecting Pool.

Photo by Lisa Roper
Dahlia's

Mixed seedling dahlias flower on the Tennis Court garden embankment.

Photo by Lisa Roper
Helianthus argophyllus

A Visitor in The Cut Flower Garden painting Helianthus argophyllus, the Silver Leaf Sunflower.

Photo by Lisa Roper
Vernonia noveboracensis

Vernonia noveboracensis, New York Ironweed, a cloud of purple at the pond.

Photo by Lisa Roper
Darren Coder

Darren Coder, of Solar Innovations, guides a cross member into place during the sub-structure assembly.

Photo by Bryan Christ
Schaueria sp.

A Brazilian tropical, Schaueria sp., has yellow brush-like flowers in The Teacup Garden.

Photo by Lisa Roper
Ligularia fisherii

Ligularia fisheri, just opening this week, has large heart shaped leaves and tall spikes of flowers in the Asian Woods.

Photo by Lisa Roper
Triosteum aurantiacum

Triosteum aurantiacum, the Orange Fruited Horse Gentian is actually not a Gentian, but more closely related to Honeysuckle. It is fruited up in Bells Woodland.

Photo by Lisa Roper

American Public Gardens Assocation Dinner

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Employment Opportunity


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Biodiversity Survey


We are proud to announce the release of our Biodiversity Survey, which outlines the impact that our garden has on the insect and animal populations that we intersect with.
Listen to Bill Thomas on Margaret Roach's podcast, A Way to Garden, as they discuss the Biodiversity Survey.

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on July 19 and August 9.
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