Idaho Botanical Blog
10/15/2018
Beneficial Bugs in Fall
By: Sierra Laverty, Assistant Horticulture Director
In the spring and summer, any garden is awash with wonder. Annual and perennial flower buds open to reveal magnetic colors. The sound of crickets and cicadas ri
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10/11/2018
What’s Blooming October 2018
By: Daniel Murphy, Collections Curator
Fall Flowers Summer may have officially come to a close, but that doesn’t mean we are left without flowers. Many plants flower throughout the summer and into
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10/08/2018
Preparing Your Pond for Winter
By: Robert McKay, Gardener, Pond Specialist Certified Koi Keeper
Getting Your Pond Ready for Winter As we approach late October, the nighttime temperatures dance around freezing and the daytime temperatures struggle to get o
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10/04/2018
Creative Culinary Uses for Plants
By: Michele Lesica, Horticulture Director
The Idaho Botanical Garden recently hosted a new event called Bitters, Botany and the Big Screen, in collaboration with Red Feather Lounge and the Sierra Club.Â
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10/01/2018
Literally – Check it Out!
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Did you know that our administration building houses a huge library of horticulture books? These books are free for members to check out. Here is a list of
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