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<p>As the season comes to an end, we marvel in the unraveling. The trees strip down, revealing their form. The gardeners pull and cut back tired plants from their areas, making way for our seasonal bulb displays. Slowly, the garden heads towards a long sleep.&nbsp; A few brave species dare to flower now, such as [&hellip;]</p>

<p>September is both the month of abundance, but also the month that the summer starts to unravel, transitioning into fall. Pink is giving way to gold and purple in the meadows, and fall flowering grasses are sending up their inflorescences. Now, the coppery inflorescences of Sorghastrum nutans greet you as you drive in to Willowwood. [&hellip;]</p>

<p>August is a special month at Willowwood. This is the month that I, your author, joined the team here. It is also spectacularly alive, with the constant drone of cicadas, buzzing of bees and fluttering swallowtail and monarch butterflies just about everywhere. Willowwood is no exception, as large foraging flocks of goldfinch (our state bird!) [&hellip;]</p>

<p>I&#8217;m often asked what&#8217;s the best time to visit Willowwood by first-time visitors. &#8220;Will anything be blooming next month?&#8221; and to them I say of course! There are always flowers (or, as it is in the dead of winter) horticultural intrigue to be found at Willowwood. One should visit weekly in order to even try [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Our unusually wet spring has continued, leaving Willowwood particularly green, lush, and floriferous as we enter into the summer. Aside from the extra maintenance, there are much worse problems one could have! Currently the Arboretum core is freshly planted with this year&#8217;s annuals, featuring colorful and tropical species that are candy for the eyes, including [&hellip;]</p>

<p>And just like that, the world is awash in the verdant green of fresh spring growth and colorful flowers. Spring really came out like a lion this year! As this year’s bulb display fades, we come into mid-spring perennials and trees. Willowwood is known for our Wisteria display, and we take great pride in maintaining [&hellip;]</p>

<p>How wonderful it is to live in a world with flowers. Right now, I can’t think of anywhere that it is more floriferous than Willowwood. Although it is still early spring, many tougher-than-they-look spring flowering bulbs and perennials are up and at it. Meanwhile, swelling buds and emerging shoots remind us that there’s much more [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Take a stroll through 19th century France and learn how the Impressionists changed the art world forever. Learn a Victorian craft: yarn pom-poms! Children and adults will be instructed on the handicraft’s unusual French history and go home with a handmade pompon of their own. Topics include Caillebotte’s&nbsp;Paris Street; Rainy Day&nbsp;(1877), Renoir’s&nbsp;Two Sisters on the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Travel through time on this exploration of plants and their adaptability to the changing world.</p>

<p>Join us for a guided, tranquil tour to immerse yourself in the environment and feel the benefits the natural world has to provide.</p>

<p>Many creators, makers, and artists draw their inspiration from the past. Enjoy an inspiring walk through history as we discuss the architecture and the artistry that has influenced Willowwood Arboretum. See inside the 1790s, Tubbs House and explore the decorative art collection of Henry and Robert Tubbs and Ben Blackburn.”</p>

<p>Gain some basic birding skills and put them to use in this guided walk along the scenic trails of Willowwood. We’ll learn some of the common birds of the area and practice identification with the use of binoculars and field guides. Binoculars will be provided, or you can BYO. This program is great for beginner [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Tired of mowing the lawn? Wish you had more butterflies at your home? Experience the benefits of a meadow and how you can have one on your property.&nbsp; Wear comfortable shoes for walking.</p>

<p>Walk the gardens of Willowood and explore the deer resistant perennial plants that are on display. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.</p>

<p>Feeling creative? Join Gardener, Dylan Shapiro, in his exploration of flowers and water. Design your own floating flower presentation to take home and add to your garden.</p>

<p>Discover how to add diversity, wildlife, and value to your home landscape with Native Trees. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.</p>