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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 MoreThe month of December is always a time of year for celebration, reflection, and connecting with loved ones. This holiday, learn about a few traditions celebrated around the world and the ways plants inform these traditions.
Read MoreThe soils we stand on are the foundation from where all of our foods, fibers, and materials stem from (no pun intended). It varies drastically from place to place, and the story of how your local soil was formed goes back hundreds of millions of years.
Read MorePlants, for the most part, are rooted in place. So how have species been able to travel around the world and adapt to new environments? The answer for most plants as to do with the development and dispersal of seeds.
Read MoreOur 2022 Plant Conservation Fellow, Dr. Jessamine Finch, is focused on plant conservation through applied investigations of the environmental tolerance ranges for plants and the intersection of seed ecology, ecological restoration, and climate change. Read our latest Q&A to get to know her better!
Read MoreCyclamen have existed since around the time of the philosopher Theophrastus. Read about how we are growing one of Mrs. Mellon’s favorite flowers to keep our garden and greenhouse lively during the colder months.
Read MoreThese delicious apple butter bars are a perfect fall treat. Read this recipe by Oak Spring Chef Jason Neve to see how to make them yourself!
Read MoreAriana Benson, our 2022 Eliza Moore Fellow, is a poet with an interest in this connection through the lens of black history. She spent two weeks in residence at Oak Spring in July, when she sat down with us for this Q&A.
Read MoreRead the reflections of one of our summer interns and see some of the photos that she took of our landscape and biodiversity.
Read MorePaper has been a portal for people to share prose, poetry, and art for centuries. While the subjects and works illustrated on these sheets are often most admired, the paper itself can be equally as important and astounding.
Read MoreAmerican Kestrels are in decline across their native range, for reasons that are not well understood by researchers. Read about how environmental organizations in Northern Virginia are working to build their population and learn more about them.
Read MoreA Garden Library wouldn’t be complete without a few books about insects. Check out this latest blogpost to explore several beautiful and unusual texts about all things that crawl, buzz, and flutter.
Read MoreRead about one of OSGF’s latest projects, a short documentary celebrating the life of Paul Mellon’s great racehorse, Mill Reef.
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 MoreRead about the work of 2021 Eliza Moore Fellow Fidencio Fifield-Perez.
Read MoreIn honor of World Bee Day and Endangered Species Day this year, we’re writing about four North American bumble bee species at risk of extinction (several of which are found in Virginia), and current efforts to protect them.
Read MoreTo celebrate World Migratory Bird Day this year, we’re listing several ways you can support birds in your area.
Read MoreHorticulture Apprentice Thomas Bardroff discusses caring for cordons in Oak Spring’s formal garden.
Read MoreOn this episode of #BetweenTwoTopiaries, Todd talks about the history of forced bulbs at Oak Spring.
Read MoreThis episode of #BetweenTwoTopiaries - the new video series where OSGF Head Gardener Todd Lloyd talks about all things gardening - discusses how our gardening team cares for Bunny Mellon’s signature miniature topiaries (or Herb Trees) at the foundation today.
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