The sprawling 65-acres of botanical garden goodness would not be complete without the pollinators that work busily every day throughout the garden. Katie Dickson, Senior Horticulturist and Beekeeper, works during the year to ensure successful development and progression of honey bee hives. “I feel very fortunate to work at a garden that fosters pollinator health,” she said. “We understand and… read more >
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Pearls of Wisdom
If you haven’t taken a trip to Pearl Fryar’s Topiary Garden yet, today might be a good day to plan a trip. Pearl has open visiting hours on Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., year-round. His garden is incredible and one of a kind, but what makes it so unique is the little piece of heart that… read more >
DIY Plant Bogs
Moore Farms Botanical Garden has an impressive man-made bog, full of over 2,250 plants. Although it can seem intimidating to grow plants like this, anyone can create a small bog for their house and have great success growing all kinds of bog plants. We encourage anyone to create a bog to enjoy the beauty, rise to a challenge, grow amazing… read more >
2017 Intern Trip
Each year, Moore Farms Botanical Garden plans a trip for our intern class to travel and discover more about horticulture. In mid-June, the summer interns and several full-time MFBG staff took a trip up to Philadelphia and Delaware. We went to swap plants and ideas with gardens and production centers and to see how it’s all done in other gardens…. read more >
How To Arrange A Flower Bed
I caught up with Moore Farms’ horticulturist Bennett Dowling to compile some tips and tricks as you start to plan your next garden area. The horticulture staff is in the process of bed design at the garden, so we hope to get you well equipped to arrange beds that will be the envy of all your neighbors. Before you begin… read more >