Idaho Botanical Garden

Winter Garden Aglow Tradition Draws Thousands To The Idaho Botanical Garden

Samantha Wright — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Each year, the Idaho Botanical Garden strings up thousands of twinkling lights, for the annual Winter Garden Aglow. The event begins tonight. Last year, we caught up with a dedicated group of volunteers who were putting the final touches on the annual event. Here’s a look back:

Boise Gardeners Open Their Backyards To Hundreds Of Sightseers

Samantha Wright — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:35:58 +0000

Every year in cities like Houston, Texas and Venice, California, people tour through backyard gardens. It’s like a Parade of Homes for garden lovers. Something similar is happening this Sunday in Boise.

Web Extra: Tour Through A Japanese Maple Garden

Samantha Wright — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:35:46 +0000

On the 26^th anniversary of the Idaho Botanical Garden’s Garden Tour, 1,000 people will visit the private yards of 9 skilled gardeners. One of those belongs to Craig and Vanessa Lang of Boise. Craig Lang’s passion is Japanese Maples and he has several varieties or cultivars around his Boise home. You can hear Lang as he takes you on an audio tour through his garden.