How Does Your Garden Grow?
There are so many people who keep the gardens at The Huntington looking beautiful. The video series “How Does Your Garden Grow?” offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the staff who bring The Huntington’s gardens to life. The series was created to celebrate the vision and educational legacy of Jim Folsom, the Telleen/Jorgensen Director of the Botanical Gardens at The Huntington from 1987 through 2020.
A Tribute to Jim
Botanical staff members at The Huntington reflect on their experiences working with the inimitable Jim Folsom and what they have learned from him during his three decades as Director of the Botanical Gardens.
Why It Matters: James P. Folsom in Conversation with Karen R. Lawrence
Jim Folsom talks about the importance of plants in human history and culture with Huntington President Karen R. Lawrence in this "Why It Matters" lecture.
Drawing Upon Nature
Jim Folsom offers a concise master class on the important contribution that drawing lends to any pursuit of knowledge, using examples of two botanical illustrations by Gonzalo Fernández de Oviedo y Valdés (1478-1557) and Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) as well as some of his own work.
Ask Jim Anything
Get up close and personal with Jim Folsom through a Q&A with some of his youngest fans. What is the worst-smelling plant that you have ever smelled? If they named a flower after you, what would you want it to look like? And what is the point of human existence?
Jesse and the Children's Garden
Do you miss the Children's Garden? So do we! While the Children's Garden is currently closed, you can still meet gardener Jesse and spend some time behind the scenes, learning about his passion for all the living things that call the Children's Garden home.
Daniel's Huntington Harvest Jam
Meet Daniel, gardener and jelly master who has been creating delicious jams from the fruits of The Huntington harvest. Learn about his award-winning creations and take a taste tour of a centennial favorite: a jam made from the petals of the 'Huntington’s 100th' rose.