Hammamalis vernalis – Ozark Witch Hazel Even on these blustery February days, bright colors can be found in the garden. Ozark Witch Hazel (Hammamelis vernalis) is just starting to open this time of year. As you can see, the sunshine yellow, tendril-like petals are beginning to unfurl on sunny, mid-30s days. These little yellow flowers in the above photo are […]
Winterfire
It’s time for one of our most popular family events: Winterfire! Winterfire combines lightscape with landscape to highlight the arboretum’s signature trees and garden features against a deep mid-winter sky. Enjoy the gardens in the winter twilight while sipping some hot chocolate around an open fire. This is a fun, family-friendly event. Register here
Mushroom Workshop
This workshop will show you how to grow delicious mushrooms at home. There is a slide presentation then participants will inoculate logs and bring them home! The workshop is between our carriage barn and outdoors, please dress appropriately. All supplies are included in the cost of the workshop. This is a family-friendly event. Sign up here!
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Dogwood Lane Volume 8, Issue 1 – The Role of Fungi at the Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum
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Dogwood Lane Volume 7, Issue 2 – Winter Observations at the Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum
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Dogwood Lane Vol. 7, Issue 1 – The Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum Conifer Standouts
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Dogwood Lane Vol. 6, Issue 4 – Plant Acession Updates at the Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum
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