Nothing like a mass of tulips in bloom in the spring. Above, scattering the tulips as if they were just "sneezed" into the air. Where they land is where they're planted, creating a natural, random look. By Katie StannardKatie writes...

Each week we're showcasing a plant that's native to the continental United States. This week’s plant is Ilex verticillata, our native holly. The classic holly (Ilex species) is a showstopper with its glossy evergreen leaves and red berries. But our...

All summer we featured invasive plants every Wednesday. Now it’s time to say “thank you” to our native plants. Each week we’ll showcase a plant that's native to the continental United States. This week’s plant is the serviceberry.If you’re looking for a...

New bench seats on the Arboretum council ring keep it hyper-local By Joseph Mooney Take a seat on the new bench slabs that top the council ring in the Heathdale section of Nichols Arboretum. Recently installed by Matthaei-Nichols Collections and Natural...

Thanks to a grant from Ann Arbor Farm & Garden, many native perennials and woody plants were planted this summer in various garden display spaces at Matthaei. Horticulture Technician Kayla Wanous, who worked on the grant proposal with other staff,...

The iconic iron gates at the Geddes entrance to Nichols Arboretum look brand new after a recent renovation by the University of Michigan department of facilities and operations and a local painting company. The gates were removed, sandblasted and dipped in...

By Katie Stannard How did the Matthaei-Nichols staff, whose mission is “caring for nature, enriching life,” first learn about nature? Staff members share their earliest memories and recollections---along with some vintage photos---of being introduced to...

Thank you for native plants! All summer we featured invasive plants every Wednesday. Now, in the spirit of gratitude this November, it’s time to say “thank you” to our native plants. Each week we’ll showcase a native plant that you might consider planting...

By Katie Stannard How did the Matthaei-Nichols staff, whose mission is “caring for nature, enriching life,” first learn about nature? Staff members share their earliest memories and recollections of being introduced to the outdoors. Given the many...