New Virginia Gems in the Herbarium

…a fold of newsprint, with a label tucked in with the plant. There were 35 plants in all; the collection of Carex cristatella, “crested sedge,” had enough material for two…

New boardwalk open at Mason Farm

…soon as possible, we had to dip into our rainy day fund. Please consider donating to help us cover the costs of rebuilding this special resource! Make a gift today

Facility Rental

…venue for your next COVID-safe event. Take advantage of the cooler fall weather, our annual sculpture show, and our native plant landscapes, and book your private event today! Use the…

Augustin Gattinger

…of Mr. Shuttleworth, of England. Senecio rugelia Gray, Plantago rugellii Decaisne, Siphonychia rugelii Chapm. commemorate his name. My collections were in much request for exchange, as they contained many novelties…

Willard Webster Eggleston

…C.P. Sm. “silky lupine” Myosurus egglestonii Wooton & Standl. Quercus X egglestonii Trel. “Eggleston’s oak” Rubus egglestonii Blanch. Rubus idaeus var. egglstonii (Blanch.) Fern. Viola egglestonii Brainerd Viola septemloba ssp….

Floras

…and allied researchers are today viewed as primary sources for information on southeastern U.S plants—information that is a foundational tool used by botanists, foresters, horticulturists, conservationists, and students throughout the…

William Chambers Coker

…a diverse group of plants that today comprises approximately 12,000 species and plays a major role in terrestrial ecosystems. Pteridophytes were even more important in the past, especially before the…

Black Lives Matter

…this history –– that for people of color, today’s gardens, parks, and natural areas may not be neutral, apolitical, or restorative spaces. We are committed to creating an environment in…

The Backstory of Little Sweet Betsy

…bundled “Al Radford style” in folds of newspaper secured with rubber bands and watered before carefully placed in the big rubber collecting bags. Next day I planted them at the…