10/14/10 Inspirational! Unbelievable! Life-changing! These are only a few words to describe how incredible today was! Waking up in the morning in my small,warm bunk was very nice, but the…
The Fall Leaves are Falling
If you haven’t already noticed, the leaves are changing into their beautiful fall colors, and many have already fallen to the ground. Do you know why the leaves change color…
Fall Flower Show Featured on Fox-9 With Dale K.
Saving Echeveria
This time of year many of our plants outside are either being cut back to the ground for winter, or some tender, non-hardy plants are taken inside to be saved…
Day #4 on the Tundra with Kathryn, our Arctic Explorer!
10/13/10 Today was a bright an early morning for all of u as we loaded all our belongings onto a bus as we left our PBI houses in Churchill. We…
Arctic Ambassador Kathryn’s Day #2 Tundra Blog Entry!
10/11/10 It was the thought of seeing my first polar bear that gave me the motivation to get up at 4:30 this morning. That and the fact that I had…
Day #3 on the Tundra with Kathryn, our Arctic Explorer!
10/12/10 WHAT A DAY! Today in Churchill was a very busy, educational, and inspiring day. I woke up lying on the small, foam mat I had slept on the previous…
Join Us For Wolf Awareness Weekend At Como Zoo
Oouuuuutstanding weekend of events planned October 9th & 10th Trek on down to Como Zoo for Wolf Awareness Weekend on Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10 from 10 a.m….
The Best Fall Colors are at Como – Redeem Your Leaf
Did you find a “Fall Colors” leaf on one of our trees this fall? Redeem yours for the following discounts: REGISTER TO WIN! Sign up here for your chance to…
Is that a bonsai?
Frequently horticulture staff and volunteers hear visitors ask a lot of the same questions. Today we will answer one of the questions heard frequently in the Japanese garden.A lot of…
The “Queen of the Water Liles” Blooming at Como
SAINT PAUL, MN (July 28, 2010) – Come face to face with one of nature’s most amazing plants this summer. Victoria Water Lilies, commonly know as ‘Blooming Victorias,’ are on…
Skipper Garden
The Skipper Garden was created by horticulture staff in 2005. It is an AZA Zoo Conservation Project that was created to raise awareness of endangered and threatened butterfly species. The…
Victorias, Butterflies and Gates!
The Victoria Waterplatters are in the heated pool in front of Tropical Encounters. They are looking small at the moment but by the end of the summer, some of the…
Planting at Gates Ajar
Gates Ajar is being planted!!! This is a sure sign that Memorial Day is just around the corner…..Horticulture staff and interns have been working very hard at getting everything ready…
