In 1929, Mr. Bernheim bought and endowed the land that would become Bernheim Forest, now over 16,137 acres. Mr. Bernheim wanted to provide a place for the renewal and restoration of the bond between people and nature. His vision included the combination of an arboretum and natural forested areas infused with the arts, to create […]
A Native Perennial Garden Doesn’t Have to be Boring
Spring planting season is rapidly approaching, so as you consider the seeds and starters to purchase, think about planting native perennials! An expanding U.S. greenhouse and nursery market is providing greater access to exotic and hardy plants never before offered to home gardeners and hobbyists. However, having nonnative plants in your garden can require a […]
Seasonal Beauties: March 1
This is the time of year where the very first species to bloom are starting to shine in the arboretum. Below are a list of species that are currently in bloom, as well as two Holly species which add seasonal interest. These numbers correspond to the numbers on the mason jars which can be found […]
Seasonal Beauties: February 22: Witch Hazel
Have you ever noticed our “Seasonal Beauties” display at the Visitor Center? It highlights what’s blooming at Bernheim that week. These cuttings rotate every Friday and an information sheet can be found in the Visitor Center lobby detailing which species are featured that week.Now we’re sharing it here as well! So, enjoy the beauty, and […]
Lichens as Bio-indicators for Environmental Health
If you have spent time at Bernheim Arboretum and Research forest then you’ve likely seen lichens growing on trees, benches, or rocks. Lichens are abundant at Bernheim and this is good news because lichens are great bio-indicators of surrounding air quality and pollution levels. In urban areas where sulfur dioxide levels are high, lichens may […]