By Andy Schmitz, Director of Horticulture and General manager This article was originally published in The Brenton Arboretum’s Fall 2017 newsletter. In early fall, before the leaves turn color at…
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The First Tree
By Andy Schmitz, Director of Horticulture and General manager This article was originally published in The Brenton Arboretum’s Spring 2017 newsletter. As The Brenton Arboretum enters its 20th year, I…
The Lost Art of Aimless Wandering
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…
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…
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…