By Melissa Burdick, Executive Director This article was originally published in The Brenton Arboretum’s Autumn 2016 newsletter. The odds are good that you have a step-tracking device somewhere on you…
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What is an Arboretum?
By Melissa Burdick, Executive Director, The Brenton Arboretum When people hear the word arboretum, they often ask a simple question: What exactly is an arboretum? The answer is both straightforward…
Kentucky Coffeetree Accreditation
By Andy Schmitz, Director of Horticulture and General manager This article was originally published in The Brenton Arboretum’s Autumn 2016 newsletter. Back in 2008, The Brenton Arboretum made a long-term…
Field Trips for All
By Kelly Clime, Manager of Education & Outreach This article was originally published in The Brenton Arboretum’s Autumn 2016 newsletter. The Brenton Arboretum is proud to offer free field trips…
A Unique Pollinator Shrub for Your Yard
By Andy Schmitz, Director of Horticulture and General manager This article was originally published in The Brenton Arboretum’s Fall 2019 newsletter. Are you looking for a plant to bring some…
Why is Provenance Important
By Andy Schmitz, Director of Horticulture and General manager This article was originally published in The Brenton Arboretum’s Spring 2014 newsletter. Provenance: The word provenance is being heard a lot…
The Importance of Wild Seed Sources
By Andy Schmitz, Director of Horticulture and General Manager This article was originally published in The Brenton Arboretum Autumn 2014 newsletter. Why is wild seed collecting important? Back in October…