Great Parks | Great Stories

You don’t have to have full sun to have a successful garden! A place in the shade shouldn’t deter you from planting seeds; all you need is a little patience. Nature Interpreter Allyson is back this week, sharing which plants and vegetables actually thrive in a shady garden.

Have the itch to grow some new plants? At Highfield Discovery Garden, trying something new is always encouraged. Nature Interpreter Allyson is back, sharing her top three favorite garden experiments that you can give a try in your garden at home.

What is a weed but a plant in the wrong place? Nature Interpreter Allyson shares which weeds are actually a gardening opportunity in disguise. Check out how these weeds deserve more love for their versatility in a garden.

When you think of a garden, do you think of a plot of land set aside to grow specific plants? Nature Interpreter Allyson challenges you to look in a new direction for this type of garden: Look up to create your own vertical garden.

The summertime garden is like no other garden throughout the year. While we get two cool seasons and one season that requires a greenhouse, the summer garden is prime seasonal real estate. Nature Interpreter Allyson shares the secret gardening technique to have the optimal number of plants grow in a small garden space that Great Parks staff uses at Highfield Discovery Garden.

Nature Interpreter Allyson is back and exploring gardens. This time, she’s talking about the tea that is growing right in your own backyard. Follow along as Allyson shares an herbal tea blend made from edible, native plants.