Insights & Resources
The latest news, insights, resources, & events.
Did You Hear That Pin Drop? Improving the Efficiency and Accessibility of Plant Collections Management
Managing 44,000 plants across 3,000 species was no small feat for the Indianapolis Zoo, but adopting Hortis in 2024 transformed their approach. It has helped them streamline data management, improved collaboration, and opened new opportunities to enhance plant conservation and visitor engagement.
From Root Ball to Cloud
The Muiderslot Castle’s centuries-old gardens are home to rare, historic plants, carefully cultivated since the seventeenth century. With a desire to preserve this “living heritage,” garden director Henk Boers and his team have embarked on a journey to digitally document every plant in the collection. Through the “From Root Ball to Cloud” project, the team has adopted innovative botanical software to protect and share this unique legacy, blending tradition with modern technology to enhance the visitor experience and connect future generations to the past.
From oaks to aviaries: How Micke Grove Zoo’s plant records have grown with Hortis
As we continue celebrating the stories of our diverse users, we delve into the world of zoo horticulture at Micke Grove Zoo, a charming haven located within the picturesque Micke Grove Park in California. Dr Avanti Mallapur, Zoo Curator, shares her insights and experiences on how Hortis has helped their approach to plant management and conservation.
Thriving through change: How Hortis has helped our plant records at Hertfordshire Zoo
In the latest entry of our blog series, we hear about the journey at Hertfordshire Zoo, a family-run institution nestled in the scenic Broxbourne Woods of Hertfordshire, UK. Matt Berridge, Deputy Head Gardener, shares his story.
Making Plant Records Useful Again: A Wave Hill Success Story
In the latest installment of our blog post series, we delve into the Hortis success story at Wave Hill, a renowned public garden nestled in Riverdale, Bronx, NY. Authored by Wave Hill staff (Jess Brey, Ruth Rea Howell Senior Horticultural Interpreter, and Steven Conaway, PhD, Associate Director of Horticulture), the article details the transformative journey undertaken by Wave Hill in resurrecting their plant records.
Plant records and more: Sculpture by the Lakes achieves prestigious botanic garden accreditation
In our third blogpost in a series commemorating the achievements of Hortis gardens, we travel to the UK, where Sculpture by the Lakes in Dorset joins just 83 gardens worldwide with official Botanic Garden status.
Paving the way to a world-class botanic garden: James Cook University's Hortis Success Story
In this second instalment of our blogpost series, we continue our journey into the remarkable successes of Hortis gardens worldwide. Today, we hear from Brandan Espe, Environmental Officer/Supervisor, Grounds at James Cook University in Queensland, Australia, about the power of accurate record-keeping and its profound impact on their collection management.
Transforming Record-keeping: Tohono Chul’s Hortis Success Story
Our new blogpost series focuses on the successes of gardens around the world. We invite Hortis gardens to share their experiences with the community, and to help inspire more gardens to improve their record-keeping.
