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Of the livestock species that have traveled in tandem with humanity’s expansion across the globe, chickens stand out for several reasons. Read a blog from our BCCF’s Landscape Manager Nick Sette about the chicken breeds we have on our farm.
Read MoreDanielle Wyman Castellano, the leader of our upcoming Permaculture Design Certification Course, discusses the nature-first approach to landscape design and how it can benefit communities and the environment.
Read MoreHead Carpenter Fred Griffith, who first came to Oak Spring to help build the Garden Library in 1979, talks about the various projects he’s worked on over the years.
Read MoreMany plant and animal species have incredibly close relationships, depending on each other for food, shelter, reproduction, and more. Read about several trees and grasses that support native birds.
Read MoreRead about 2021 Stacy Lloyd III Fellow Brittany Carson’s research on botanical sense of place from an Indigenous and Local Knowledge perspective.
Read MoreSince we won’t get another chance for 17 years, Oak Spring’s staff and residents decided to celebrate the Brood X emergence with a cicada cook out. Get the recipes here, and watch the video to learn about these fascinating insects - and find out what they tasted like!
Read MoreAlyssa Sacora, the leader of our upcoming papermaking course, discusses the joyful, messy process of turning plants into paper.
Read MoreThe theme of this World Environment Day is ecosystem restoration. Read about the range of ecosystems we care for at Oak Spring, and about several ways you can help restore ecosystems yourself - no matter how big (or how small) your property is.
Read More2020 Artist in Residence Aimee Lee chats about transforming plants into beautiful fiber art.
Read MoreThey’re coming! Read about what gardeners, farmers, and others can expect from these 17-year cicadas.
Read MoreHappy Arbor Day! While we love all trees, the large, elderly ones have a particularly important place in our hearts and our environment. Learn about different ways to care for them in our latest blogpost.
Read MoreCelebrate National Garden Month by reading the stories behind several of Oak Spring’s iconic planters.
Read MorePlants like roses, ferns, and orchids have held far more attraction for history’s poets than other species, appearing time and again in verse. In celebration of National Poetry Month, explore our list of some of the world’s most poetic plants.
Read MoreTo celebrate Women’s History Month and our new The World in Her Words series, we’ve compiled a list of ten must-read women writers whose work explores plants, nature and the environment, ranging from historical to contemporary.
Read MoreFrom aphrodisiacs, to deceptive orchids, to flowers that have an uncanny resemblance to our anatomy, plants have an undeniable allure. Celebrate Valentine’s Day by reading our 2021 list of the World's Sexiest Plants.
Read MoreTo 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 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.
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