THE IDEA THAT nature is restorative isn’t news to gardeners, who believe digging in the dirt is therapy and trees are worthy of reverence. In Japan, there are 44 forests accredited for “Shinrin Yoku,” ...

The next time you’re searching for a memorable day trip, put Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island on your list. Virginia and Prentice Bloedel established a 150-acre wonderland of forest and flowers, ...

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. — It’s a garden oasis in our own backyard. "We call this place a sort of a secret gem. We are one of the ten best and most renowned public gardens in the United States," said ...

Is there a better time to visit a garden than the height of summer? While the renowned Bloedel Reserve is breathtaking throughout the year, summer offers a truly special treat. Not only are the ...

The Bloedel Reserve — a 150-acre Pacific Northwest wonderland of lush forests, winding pathways, reflective ponds and intricate gardens — represents nothing short of a love story. From 1951 until 1985 ...

There’s just something about the garden in the fall … the morning dew on the leaves, the changing colors, the crisp air as you explore. For many, autumn is their favorite season at Bloedel Reserve, on ...

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND – Bob Braid’s days typically begin with these tools: leaf blower, squeegee and rake. With these implements, just about every day, he grooms the iconic rock and stone garden in the ...

As you stroll the grounds of Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island, it’s easy to get lost among the lush forests and blooming flower gardens, but there’s more than restful beauty at work here. Key to ...

The heavy mist dripped from my jacket hood as wisps of low fog drifted through the tops of the trees. My shoes squished through the damp bark on the path to the moss garden. We passed huge ...

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND -- When it comes to the Bloedel Reserve, Richard Brown is a walking, talking encyclopedia. He knows just about every leaf, rock and critter here. This 150-acre public garden, ...

Ryan Bentz, from left, Jessica Lehinger, Kathy Lehinger and Cass Lehinger walk near the Bloedel Reserve's 200-foot-long reflection pool, where the Bloedels' ashes are buried at its south end. (Erika ...