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To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re sharing the story of chemist Alice Ball, whose work with the chaulmoogra tree brought about history’s first viable treatment for leprosy.
Read MoreTo celebrate the opening of “Orchids: Attraction and Deception” at the Barry Art Museum, we wrote about several fascinating orchids species that are featured in the illustrations we loaned to the exhibition.
Read MoreLooking to give your immune system a boost this cold and flu season? In this blogpost, we explore the histories and uses of several amazing immune-boosting plants grown at our Biocultural Conservation Farm (recipes included!)
Read MoreEcologist Michael Gaige, the leader of OSGF’s “Reading the Landscape” short course, takes us for a walk down Peach Tree Lane (the old carriage road that leads to the Main Residence), pointing out unique features along the historic path.
Read MoreRead about William Curtis, born on this day in 1746, and his legendary botanical magazine.
Read MoreTo celebrate National Bird Day, we’re highlighting a few simple ways you can make your yard or garden a haven for birds this winter.
Read MoreGathering winter greenery to use in holiday decorations is a longstanding tradition at Oak Spring. Read the stories behind some of the plants we use in our traditional wreaths.
Read MoreRead about the soil management of three different spaces in and around Oak Spring’s formal garden.
Read MoreIn observance of World Soil Day, assistant gardener Jordan Long discusses the process of revitalizing the soil in Oak Spring’s potager garden, and why healthy soil matters.
Read MoreLearn about the 2021 recipients of our Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence, our Stacy Lloyd III Fellowship for Bibliographic Study, our Fellowship in Plant Science Research, and our Fellowship in Plant Conservation Biology.
Read MoreRead about four indigenous North American crops growing at Oak Spring’s Biocultural Conservation Farm.
Read MoreRead about one of our 2020 Eliza Moore Fellows, whose work explores humankind’s visual, aesthetic, and cultural responses to gardens.
Read MoreRead the story of how the common poppy (papaver rhoeas) came to be a symbol of military remembrance.
Read MoreRead about some of the plants used around the world in ceremonies and celebrations for the dead.
Read MoreYou likely won’t have to stray from your garden this Halloween to find monsters more gruesome, destructive and terrifying than anything conjured up in Hollywood. Scroll through our list of the world’s 10 most monstrous plants - if you dare.
Read MoreRead about one of our 2020 Eliza Moore Fellows, who is working to bring the contributions of history’s female scientific artists to the light.
Read MoreTo celebrate World Food Day, we’re talking about sorghum, an heirloom multi-use Appalachian crop grown in the BCCF’s seed saving garden.
Read MoreRead a botanical breakdown of this iconic autumn treat.
Read MoreEvery garden and farm, no matter the size, has to deal with pests. Read about some primary trouble-makers at the Biocultural Conservation Farm, and how they are controlled through an Integrated Pest Management system.
Read MoreSee a list of the bird and butterfly species that we observed during our Virtual Bird Walk. The list was prepared by Tom Wood and Laura McDonald of the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia.
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