Horticulture

Meet the Butterflies of the Bungalow

By Caitlin Conner, Marketing + Communications Manager Sunday, May 24 marked one of our favorite days of the year at Stowe: the return of the Butterfly Bungalow for the summer! The Butterfly Bungalow is an enclosed mesh building filled with hundreds of fluttering butterflies of different species and all their

2026-05-28T14:09:11-04:00May 28th, 2026|Horticulture, Wildlife|

Get Your Spring Allergies Under Control

This blog post is published in partnership with our Spring Planting Sponsor, Carolina Asthma and Allergy Center. Nature Is Better When You Can Breathe Easy Asthma and allergy symptoms can stand in the way of fully enjoying nature. Our partners at Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center can help you

2026-05-04T14:27:24-04:00May 4th, 2026|Horticulture, Sustainability|

Find Your Path to Nature Through Volunteering

By Ceci Kammire, Volunteer Coordinator My name is Ceci Kammire and I am the Volunteer Coordinator at Stowe.  Growing up on a farm in Lexington, North Carolina, I have always loved spending time outdoors and exploring the unique ecosystems found across the Carolinas. In 2021 I received my Bachelor of Arts in Studio

2026-04-30T14:29:43-04:00April 30th, 2026|Horticulture, Sustainability|

Celebrating Native Plant Month

By Janet Manuel, Ecological Stewardship Manager at Daniel Stowe Conservancy Hi, my name is Janet Manuel and I am the Ecological Stewardship Manager at Stowe. In this position, I promote site-wide ecological stewardship by managing the garden's natural areas—including the Piedmont Prairie restoration, Meadowood and ponds; identifying opportunities for wetland and stream restoration;

2026-04-24T15:17:40-04:00April 24th, 2026|Horticulture, Sustainability|

Tips for Early Spring Garden Upkeep

By Michaela Karutz, Stowe Horticulturist My name is  Michaela Karutz and I am a Horticulturist for Daniel Stowe Conservancy! I plant and maintain our spectacular Canal Garden, featuring lush tropicals and seasonal rotations of stunning annual beds. I make sure Canal stays colorful and picture perfect from spring and summer to fall and winter.

2026-04-07T11:35:44-04:00April 7th, 2026|Horticulture|

March Magic: Spring Ephemerals are Blooming on the Phenology Trail

By Janet Manuel, Ecological Stewardship Manager at Daniel Stowe Conservancy Hi, my name is Janet Manuel and I am the Ecological Stewardship Manager at Stowe. In this position, I promote site-wide ecological stewardship by managing the garden's natural areas—including the Piedmont Prairie restoration, Meadowood and ponds; identifying opportunities for wetland and stream restoration;

2026-03-14T13:38:24-04:00March 13th, 2026|Horticulture, Sustainability|

Rooted in Restoration: How Volunteers Are Transforming Stowe

By Janet Manuel, Ecological Stewardship Manager at Daniel Stowe Conservancy Hi, my name is Janet Manuel and I am the Ecological Stewardship Manager at Stowe. In this position, I promote site-wide ecological stewardship by managing the garden's natural areas—including the Piedmont Prairie restoration, Meadowood and ponds; identifying opportunities for wetland and stream restoration;

2026-03-10T15:54:08-04:00March 9th, 2026|Horticulture, Sustainability|

Growing Into 2026: Phenology at Daniel Stowe Conservancy

By Janet Manuel, Ecological Stewardship Manager at Daniel Stowe Conservancy Hi, my name is Janet Manuel and I am the Ecological Stewardship Manager at Stowe. In this position, I promote site-wide ecological stewardship by managing the garden's natural areas—including the Piedmont Prairie restoration, Meadowood and ponds; identifying opportunities for wetland and stream restoration;

2026-03-02T15:39:06-05:00March 2nd, 2026|Horticulture, Sustainability|

Trip to the Tropics: Oddities from Around the World

Content written + edited by the following contributors: Chloe Linton, Williamson Conservatory Manager; Jason Bonham, VP, Gardens + Natural Resources; Caitlin Conner, Marketing + Communications Manager Consider this post your travel guide to Trip to the Tropics as you explore The Williamson Conservatory at Stowe over the next few weekends.

2026-02-18T09:34:05-05:00February 17th, 2026|Horticulture|
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