The Landis Newsletter

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Landis Portraits: Bill and Roberta Winsman

Bill and Roberta Winsman both lead busy professional lives. Bill is vice president of Key Investment Services, and Roberta is senior vice president at NBT Bank. While their careers...

“There’s a Place”: Intern Produces Landis Video

When someone hears about Landis Arboretum for the first time, they typically ask, “What is an arboretum?” We may respond with a brief definition -- a collection of trees --...

Spotlight on Sponsors: Delaware Engineering, D.P.C.

On November 11th, the Arboretum held its 8th annual New York State Wine Tasting at Grapevine Farms in Cobleskill. It was a huge success, one made possible by our sponsor...

We Appreciate: Greenhouse Restoration

The Arboretum’s greenhouse, familiar to Arboretum plant sale patrons as a source of “Landis Grown” plants, is currently undergoing an extensive renovation, thanks to the efforts of Arboretum supporters...

To Puddle or Not To Puddle

Ah, spring! The time of birds singing, wildflowers blooming . . . and mud puddles.

I used to think of mud puddles as the price we pay for warmer weather...

From the Meeting House Deck: An Astronomer’s View

Landis’ dark skies draw amateur astronomers and guests to star parties for telescopic views of celestial sights. The Meeting House deck provides a fine vantage point, even to the naked...

From the Garden: Weed Suppression Tips to Stay Chemical Free

Spring in the Arboretum’s Van Loveland Perennial Garden is a time of dramatic display, featuring an array of early spring flowering aconite, chionodoxa, crocus, and scilla, followed by a stunning...

From the Director's Desk: Landis Announces the Great Oak Hunt!

My love of big trees began when I was a child growing up in the hills of Beard’s Hollow. My childhood was filled with adventure exploring hundreds of acres on...