Many Hands Make a Big Difference
On the corner of Riddle Road and Springfield Pike, a sliver of Glenwood Gardens is nestled in among the neighbors of the City of Woodlawn. With the Mill Creek winding through it, it has the…
Scent Garden Grows
This past season, Glenwood Gardens underwent a few changes. One of the changes I am most proud of is an upgrade to the Scent Garden in Highfield Discovery Garden. It was a project that was only possible…
Blooming Season at Highfield Discovery Garden
As the chickadees buzz in and out of the blossoming redbud branches hanging overhead and the plants sprout so fast you can almost watch them grow, it is the youngest visitors that draw my attention.…
Holiday Horticulture & History
Here at Glenwood Gardens, plants are near and dear to our hearts. Luckily, the cold dreary days of winter don’t require a complete withdrawal from matters of horticulture. We can enjoy the botanical offerings traditional…
Geocaching 101: Hunting Your First Geocache
Last month, I told you about the fun game of geocaching. Now it’s time to learn a little more… First things first! If you haven’t already, set up a free account on geocaching.com. Then, make…
A Magical Harbinger of Spring
Finally, the ice is thawing on a small wet depression in the forest floor called a vernal pool. In late winter, a timeless ritual begins as spotted salamanders (Ambystoma maculatum) begin to emerge from the…
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