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In honor of National Floral Design Day - a day created to celebrate the artists who work with some of nature’s loveliest materials - we sat down with OSGF flower arranger Kathy Olimpi to chat about crafting with Oak Spring’s bounty of flora, as well as Bunny Mellon’s unique approach to floral design.
Read MoreIn honor of National Invasive Species Awareness Week - a national observance established ten years ago to raise funds and awareness to invasive species issues - we’re answering some common questions about invasive plants, as well as highlighting several particularly trouble-making species at the Oak Spring Garden Foundation.
Read MoreJanet Tyson, one of our researchers in resident, discusses her exploration of Elizabeth Blackwell’s A Curious Herbal.
Read MoreThe Oak Spring Garden Foundation is thrilled to announce our fourteen Summer and Fall 2020 Artists in Residence. Read more about them here.
Read MoreTo celebrate Valentine’s Day, we are listing ten of the sexiest plants we could think of. Some are easily recognizable symbols of modern love, some a little more obscure, and some are sexy only to their pollinators, but we think they all have a certain allure. Read the blog to learn more!
Read MoreTo celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re highlighting several historical women represented in OSGF’s library and online exhibitions whose work centered around plants - some who received more recognition than others during their lifetimes, but all inspiring
Read MoreTo celebrate Black History Month, we’ve highlighted six of history’s greatest black environmentalists. From groundbreaking agricultural researcher George Washington Carver to Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai, their work continues to inspire courage and action in fields related to conservation and environmental justice.
Read MoreIn this latest Meet our Staff blog, we sat down with Ronnie Caison, OSGF’s Head of Hospitality, to find out what goes into bringing a sense of comfort and home to a special place.
Read MoreIn this guest blog post, former OSGF fellow Dr. Fabiany Herrera of the Chicago Botanic Garden tells us about the fascinating evolutionary history of conifers, and the discovery of a new extinct species.
Read MoreIn this latest “Meet our Staff” blogpost, we chatted with Head Librarian Tony Willis about some of the Oak Spring Garden Library’s biggest projects for 2020 - and why, even after nearly 40 years, working there is a “never-ending learning experience.”
Read MoreThe Oak Spring Garden Foundation is thrilled to announce our 2020 Researchers in Residence. Read about their proposed projects here.
Read MoreHumans have used medicinal plants to treat their sniffles for thousands of years. In this blogpost, we list several plants used throughout history to fight the flu.
Read MorePlants are used in winter festivities around the world, their bright colors representing a promise of sunlight and spring. In honor of the winter solstice, we compiled a list of ten plants that help us celebrate the shortest day.
Read MoreHead of Facilities and Infrastructure Skip Glascock talks about what goes into updating and preserving Oak Spring’s historic buildings.
Read MoreRead about some of the most unique and beautiful natural history volumes in the Oak Spring Garden Library collection.
Read MoreIn honor of international World Soil Day, read our tips for taking care of the ground beneath your feet.
Read MoreRead about the outstanding 2020 recipients of our Stacy Lloyd III and Eliza Moore fellowships.
Read MoreIn honor of the upcoming food-centric holiday season, we talked with Biocultural Conservation Farm manager Christine Harris about heirloom crops, and the importance of thinking about what you eat.
Read MoreRead about 18th century artist and naturalist Mark Catesby and his monumental catalogue of America’s flora and fauna, which is housed in the Oak Spring Garden Library.
Read MoreSometimes, the best way to communicate about the environment - whether it be a dire issue such as climate change, or simply to share the beauty of a wildflower - is through art. Read about how our four fall 2019 resident artists did just that during their six weeks at OSGF.
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