Thanksgiving has passed, Christmas is next week and the New Year not far behind. In thinking about a timely blog topic, the typical holiday plants come to mind: evergreen Christmas trees, poinsettia, holly, and mistletoe to name a few. These plants sure help make this season bright, especially as we get so close to the … Read More
I’m sure you have noticed that many more trees than usual have kept their withered leaves this year. Yes, there is a botanical term for this: marcescent! We had a most beautiful fall but before some trees turned fall color and dropped their leaves we had a deep freeze. In fact, we recorded the coldest … Read More
Learn something new, meet friends, have fun, make a difference. This is the motto and mission of the Powell Gardens Volunteer Department and what, I believe, our volunteer team does on a daily basis. Why do folks volunteer? People volunteer for a lot of different reasons and there is no right or wrong answer. But … Read More
Oaks are the official national tree of United States of America and the dominant tree throughout Greater Kansas City. They are considered the frame of civilized society– a whole book written on that subject: Oak: The Frame of Civilization by William Bryant Logan. They are also the MOST important plant to the local web of life, providing … Read More
Alan Branhagen, Director of Horticulture, offers a glimpse inside the greenhouses where Powell Gardens’ poinsettia crops are thriving! These and other varieties will be part of our holiday display, which opens later this month. Enjoy!