Thoughtful musings on various topics by interesting people at Blithewold
Welcome to Camp Sequoia 2025!!!
Camp Sequoia is back in action for another year. We are so excited for another summer. We have a couple of exciting announcements! My first announcement is that Blithewold has undergone some changes. There is … Read more.
Color and Beauty Surrounds Us
It’s that time of year when everything feels fresh and new again. Late season daffodils (Narcissus) are still blooming, tulips are beginning to show color, and some of my favorite shrubs are scenting the air with … Read more.
Daffodils to Blanket the Grounds in a Sea of Beauty
I think we all are chomping at the bit to see color and flowers. This past winter was especially cold (one of the first years in a while when the ground froze and stayed frozen), … Read more.
Life in the Glasshouse
I am so happy to formally introduce you to Caitlin Ndoye. Caitlin joined the Gardens crew in November of 2023 as a horticulturist. We are thrilled to have her here in RI after her years … Read more.
The Big Tree
Today I am taking a moment to step inside the Manor and talk about a different type of tree then you usually see on this blog. The Christmas tree (affectionately known as The Big Tree … Read more.
Falling for autumn in the gardens
Fall in the garden is often overshadowed by the beauty suddenly on display throughout the arboretum. Trees that one may have simply walked by earlier in the season are now lit up with the most … Read more.
October is Full of Flowers!
When the calendar flips over to October, it may feel that the gardens are finished. However, the gardens have the fullness of their beauty on display in October. All of the growing and waiting these … Read more.
Week Seven, Day Five: The Last Day of Camp
The best way to end the summer! Today, the campers decided what they wanted to do. They started by playing some games inside. Then we went outside to have a snack. After that, the campers … Read more.
Week Seven, Day Four: The Last Game of Capture the Flag
Camp is almost over. We started the day by making Popsicle stick puppets. Then, we made the team flags to capture the flag. After that, we had a snack before walking to the Enclosed Garden … Read more.
Week Seven, Day Three: The Last Frog Pond Adventure
We’re already halfway through the last week! We started the day by making one big coloring page together. Then we went to the frog pond. The campers found wolf spiders and lots of big frogs. … Read more.
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