Peak leaf season is upon us and the Garden is ablaze in fall foliage.
By Deputy Director, Museum Operations and Director of Gardens Perry Mathewes
But have you ever wondered why the leaves change color? Why are some trees red, others orange and yet others are yellow? Let’s talk.
Norway maple leaf (yellow) and Japanese maple leaf (red).
Autumn is upon us, Halloween is around the bend, and all is well in the gardens. Probably. Maybe. Perhaps you are the sort of person who is content to enjoy the colorful leaves and nothing more sinister than a cup of spiced cider.
By Horticulturist Chantal Ludder
Or, perhaps, you’ve caught a bit of the Halloween mischief, and want to hear some stories about the most dreadful and ghastly plants growing in the MSV gardens. Come with me.
Cemetery. Graveyard. God’s Acre. Burial ground. We have many names to describe the places in which our loved ones rest eternally, and just as many opinions about how creepy (or benign) they are.
By Curator of Collections Nick Powers
For some people—particularly around this time of year as Halloween approaches—cemeteries are the frightening abodes of the dead.
This month kicks off a new, exciting, and free monthly program at the MSV!
By Adult Programs Manager Sally Meyer
Memories at the MSV is specifically designed for participants with early stage memory loss (Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, etc.) and their caregivers in order to have a relaxing and joyful experience outside of their daily routine. In the Education Department, we’ve been hard at work getting ready to welcome participants to this program.
When imagining that perfect outdoor setting for a wedding, your mind may tend to think of spring and summer. Yes, those times of year are beautiful, but don’t underestimate fall as an equally gorgeous season to tie the knot outside, especially in the Shenandoah Valley.
By Special Events Manager Catherine Bogaty
Fall in the Shenandoah Valley means one thing: color. The leaves on the many oaks, maples, dogwoods, and other native trees begin to fade from deep green to brilliant hues of red, orange, and yellow.
By Curator of Collections Nick Powers
