Blog

Welcome to our blog! Here, you'll find a collection of insightful articles, tips, and stories that inspire and inform. Join us on this journey as we explore various topics and share our thoughts with you. We hope you enjoy.

July Gardening Tips from The Webster Arboretum

1. Water well. The recommended vegetable watering requirements are one to two inches per week. Deep watering will encourage young root...

Create a Backyard Bird Sanctuary

Want more birds in your yard this year? Use native plants. They look great, need no fertilizers or pesticides, and support local...

Gardening Tips from The Webster Arboretum

A Gardening Checklist for May It’s May and the world is awakened. Cherry blossoms scatter on the wind, just as crabapples and dogwoods...

April News from The Webster Arboretum

Welcome back to the Hummingbirds and Orioles! In New York State, we can expect to see hummingbirds, specifically ruby-throated...

March News from The Webster Arboretum

Photo by Yassine Khalfalli Why should I consider native plants when planning my spring garden? Native plants are plants naturally found...

February News

February News from the Webster Arboretum: It has been a harsh winter, and I believe we are all ready for a little sunshine and warm...

Native Plants

Why should I consider Native plants when planning my spring garden? Native plants are plants naturally found in your local region, while...

January Newsletter

“January is the quietest month in the garden. But just because it looks quiet doesn’t mean that nothing is happening.” — Rosalie Muller...

A Gardener’s New Year’s Resolution

January is the perfect time to reflect, plan, and set realistic gardening goals for the year ahead. By documenting your choices and...

2024 Arboretum Newsletter

Join us at the Webster Arboretum on April 8th for a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse viewing, complete with poetry readings and community...