May has delivered breathtaking beauty, many new friends, and connections with a host of folks with long histories at the garden. Our spring class series was a hit, and we are excited to announce a couple of new programs this summer—scroll down for details.

Best of all, the Zelkova, which we were worried about because it didn’t lose all its leaves this fall and was very delayed in leafing out, is now sharing its full glory.

It’s exhilarating to experience our second spring, which is so very different than our first given all the winter rain. We’ve been weeding and mulching like crazy and spending as much time outdoors as possible — along with a bumper crop of mosquitos and ticks. The longer days keep our hands busy and our hearts full.

In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.
-Margaret Atwood

A membership not only allows you to visit the garden again and again to see the constant changes, it demonstrates interest and support from our community to our funders.

We hope to add 50 new members before summer officially starts. As an incentive, each new membership purchased by 6/20/23 will receive one free guest pass in addition to their other membership benefits.

We have a number of membership levels starting at $50. Join today!

We hold two spots per class for teachers, students, or others who could benefit from a discounted rate. Email hello@westernhillsgarden for info.

We’ve updated our schedule with summer appointment slots through September. Come see the seasons shift once again as cool morning fog burns off to afternoon heat, bringing summer energy to the garden. The native and dry mounds are getting ready to burst. And if you come soon, you’ll catch the end of the rhododendrons, which are glowing.

Moms in the Garden.

A special May shout out to the many, many moms who visited us this month. Mother’s Day was our busiest day yet, and it was wonderful to watch families walk the garden together, picnic in the Commons, and leave with one of Kent’s beautiful bouquets.

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