Plants are the Strangest People

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Here's a GREAT blog you should all follow. It's written by a guy who has 873 house plants! (And I thought my 38 houseplants was a lot!) The blog is called "Plants …


Hey! You with the black thumbs!

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Hey you over there! Yes, you! The one standing over the pile of dead house plants! Looking for something you can grow indoors this winter that will be able to withstand your …


Dan Heims Events Photos

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On Sunday, October 31, 2010, Botanica hosted Dan Heims at the Crescent Hill Woman’s Club. Dan’s lecture was titled “Right Plant, Right Place” and was an informative and entertaining lecture. Those of …


Lunch with Eleanor Griffin

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Today we hosted a luncheon today with several movers and shakers in Louisville to talk about Botanica and our mission to build the Louisville Botanical Garden and Conservatory. We had a great …




In the Garden, Getting Ready for Winter

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"In the spirit of full disclosure, I have to admit the garden has not looked so good lately. I lost control of it at the end of the summer when I took …


Food Among the Ruins

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A fascinating look into the agricultural future of Detroit. Could this dying city revive itself and become the first in the world to produce 100% of its food supply within the city …


Great Resources from the Arbor Day Foundation

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Check out these two great resources from the Arbor Day Foundation! The first is a "best tree finder" than can help you determine the best tree to plant. The second one is …


Amazing New Installation at the Morris Arboretum

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This blog entry comes to you courtesy of friend of Botanica, Alex Luken.   Check out this installation at the Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia! When I was in Charlestson, SC, last week …