Laura Stine Gardens

05/29/2026

We love this cozy garden that we recently refreshed in the 07.

05/29/2026

Native bees on Pagoda dogwood (Cornus alternifolia). Get planting!

05/29/2026

Native bees on Pagoda dogwood (Cornus alternifolia. Get planting!

05/14/2026

Eastern Columbine “Little Lanterns” (Aquilegia canadensis) found their home along this patio edge.
They self-seeded in an area with thin soil over a limestone base from the patio construction. And the hummingbirds (and certain hens) love them just as much as we do!

05/07/2026

Jeanne's garden—just a few weeks apart.
Early spring starts with fresh mulch, clean lines, and plants just waking up. Fast forward to summer, and it’s full, colorful, and alive with texture and blooms.

05/05/2026

Fresh mulch really makes that variegated foliage pop in this beautiful garden.

05/03/2026

The mix of fine and bold textures work together to create depth and contrast.
Plants included:
Wild stonecrop, Sedum ternatum;
Lady fern, Athyrium filix-femina;
Japanese maple, Acer palmatum var. dissectum

05/01/2026

Proper mulching makes a big difference for long-term tree health. Look for the root flare at the base of the tree. It should be visible, not buried. Skip the mulch volcano and keep it 2–3 inches deep, pulled away from the trunk.

02/06/2026

Hey, did you know you can brew your own beer at The Hoppy Gnome Brewhouse Fort Wayne? Our brewmaster, Ryan, guided us through the process from choosing the blend of hops to bottling the final product. Cheers!

02/01/2026

In celebration of World Wetlands Day—and our ongoing commitment to nature and wild places—we’re proud to partner with Little River Wetlands Project and ACRES Land Trust to sponsor a free screening of the film “An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands.”

We hope you’ll join us this Monday 2/2 at the Cinema Center.

In celebration of World Wetlands Day, ACRES has partnered with Little River Wetlands Project and Cinema Center to bring you a special water-themed screening.