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 Leaf…

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.

Bones in the Garden

January 14, 2014

Judy Broom is our guest blogger with this entry.

New Year Resolutions – Archives and Centennials

December 29, 2013

The word resolution has an action-filled, positive impetus to it and suggests a vision to be realized.

Ferns and Fronds In New Zealand

November 18, 2013

An iconic emblem of New Zealand is the silver fern. (Cyathea dealbata).

Fall, Pumpkins and a Novel

October 14, 2013

Fall and pumpkins go together. So do gardens and pumpkins.

Archives Alert

September 11, 2013

Archives alert! The Dunn Gardens Office is no more, at least as an office space.

Where is Dot?

August 20, 2013

Regular visitors coming to the Dunn know to look over their right shoulder when they walk down the driveway for their welcome-to-the-gardens-smile and wave from Dot McCain.

Not Just Another Pretty Face

July 30, 2013

It’s a docent’s dilemma. We love the garden and never tire of it because it is ever changing.

Hydrangeas in God’s Own

July 22, 2013

As a native ‘kiwi’ I am used to hearing New Zealand referred to by her citizens as ‘God’s Own.’

Everyone Needs to Meet Gary Anderson: Promise

July 2, 2013

July already. On the 4th we say happy birthday to our country and on the 21st we say happy croquet day.