Bulletin
Bulletin Stories
We know that fall is the best time to plant shrubs in our region. But what are some of the more beautiful, useful, and easy-care varieties to grow?...
Hidden Treasure of the Arboretum: Korean Maple
The Arboretum offers some of the best fall color in the region, including the Japanese maples in the Woodland Garden and the shagbark hickories on...
Five Stunning Japanese Maples for Northwest Gardens
With elegant forms, delicate leaves, and captivating colors in spring, summer, and fall, Japanese maples can be living works of art. However, how do...
Excerpts: Newly Translated Articles from the Japanese Garden Creators
This year, as part of the 60th anniversary celebration of the Seattle Japanese Garden, two volunteer guides—Shizue Prochaska and Julie Coryell—are...
Japanese Garden: Honoring the Design Intent
Since its opening in the Arboretum 60 years ago, the Seattle Japanese Garden has been a place of connection for many Seattle residents and...
Japanese Garden: Designed in the Stroll-Garden Style
Japanese Garden at Washington Park Arboretum was designed as a stroll garden, a style that dates from the early years of Japan’s Edo period...
Hidden Treasure of the Arboretum: Sweetbay Magnolia
One of the pleasures of my job as communications manager for the Arboretum Foundation is taking photographs of the plant collection, which we use in...