By By Julianna Razryadov, Curator of Horticulture; Adam Haas, Interpretive Program Manager

The story of birds on the islands is not a happy one.  Of the original 150 birds or so, over 90 have gone extinct.  Of the remaining 44 endemic species, 33 are endangered.  A third of these 33 are likely...

By Julianna Razryadov, Curator of Horticulture; Adam Haas, Interpretive Program Manager

Sunday is a day of rest, so Adam and I set off for a good hike.  Kōke’e State Park is found at one end of the road around Kauai.  This incredible forest is diverse and holds some of the native forest that is...

By Julianna Razryadov, Curator of Horticulture; Adam Haas, Interpretive Program Manager

Limahuli Garden is one of the five gardens in the National Tropical Botanical Garden network. This garden is particularly unique, though, for its representation of a traditional Hawaiian ahupua’a. Today Katie Champlin,...

By Julianna Razryadov, Curator of Horticulture; Adam Haas, Interpretive Program Manager

As part of the three-year planning and design process behind our upcoming Tropical Forest exhibit, Julianna Razryadov and Adam Haas are traveling to Hawaii to study first-hand the region’s biodiversity hotspots, natural...

By Aayush Boghara

At Phipps, orchids are a big deal. To Katie Schuller however, they’re a passion. As our Orchid Manager, Katie has brought hard work, leadership, extensive know-how and, of course, passion to the Phipps orchid collection...

By Phipps Master Gardener

Have a question about your perennials, houseplants or turf grass? Worried about pests in the garden, hydrangeas that won't bloom, or tomatoes that died on the vine? Dr. Phipps can help! Ask Dr. Phipps is a free service...