Back to the Original and the Future

February 24, 2015

February 23, 2015 was a day made in heaven for little boys as it marked the first day of the ‘Road Project.’

History and Horticulture or What to Call the Stroll

January 27, 2015

An indicator of who is really in charge is happening right now. As much as we fuss and cajole, any garden works at its own rhythms and in response to…

A Thank You for Past Resolutions

December 27, 2014

It turns out an oft-cited New Year resolution, volunteering, is not so readily discarded as that of losing weight.

Centennial Video

December 17, 2014

Video of DunnGardens FINAL 1080p

Giving More than it Takes

December 12, 2014

The vast beauty of both Brazil and Switzerland stunned me during extended stays this year in both countries.

2014 Mallets in Wonderland

October 24, 2014

The 2014 Mallets in Wonderland event was a huge success. In 2016 you will be able to travel “down the rabbit hole” again and enjoy family fun at Dunn Gardens!…

The Eye of the Beholder

September 28, 2014

Written by Judy Broom. “Wow! This would be a great spot for a golf course.”

A Place for the Heart and Head

July 23, 2014

After visiting the Dunn Gardens a visitor once wrote to us that it was a place to visit with the heart as well as the head.

Frederick Law Olmsted V The World Cup

June 30, 2014

Even for those of us who would rather garden than watch a ball being thrown around it is hard to think past Brazil and the World Soccer Tournament fever at…

The Sound of One Leaf Flapping

April 10, 2014

This blog was submitted by Docent Judy Broom after a recent docent field trip. Readers are welcome to join the docent program.  Ever tasted the flower of a Northwest native Big…

Rhododendrons in the Woodland

April 3, 2014

Bob Findlay forwarded this post. It is a little bit of history timely at this time of year when the rhododendrons are coming out.

Getting Ready for a Party

February 18, 2014

When I was a child I was once asked if I would rather get ready for a party or go to one. The answer took no time at all.