A Bainbridge firefighter uses a drip torch to start a prescribed burn at Bloedel Reserve’s Pollinator Meadow on Bainbridge Island, Wash. on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (MEEGAN M. REID/KITSAP SUN) ...

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 ...

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,” ...

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 ...

Until two years ago, Bloedel Reserve allowed no more than 20 visitors at any one time into the 150-acre garden on the island's northern tip. There's no cap on visitors anymore. But there still is a ...

LIFE IS COMPLICATED. Juggling work, remote learning and economic resilience is taking a toll on us. To say nothing of the rigor of navigating loss, grief and any number of daily stressors. Nature can ...

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 ...

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND -- The Bainbridge Island Fire Department led a prescribed fire at the Bloedel Reserve on Monday afternoon, clearing thick brush to reduce the fire risk while also fostering greater ...