Our Gardens
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Wildflower GardenEstablished in the Fall 2007, this garden is a wonderful example of a natural, low-maintenance and self-sustaining option. Each year the annuals and perennials in this garden re-seed. Winning the Master Gardeners Association Design Award in 2009, our wildflower garden is an exciting example of garden possibilities.
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Perennial BorderEstablished as the first garden at the Arboretum, this is easily one of the most colorful gardens throughout the year. Since its establishment in 1998, it has seen numerous variations of plantings as each year brings new and innovative selections of plant material.
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Mixed BorderEstablished in 1999, this garden has seen several transformations. Currently, it is a beautiful collection of screening plants, flowering shrubs and perennial plantings that provide interest throughout the year with different colors and textures.
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Herb GardenEstablished in 2004, this garden displays a combination of culinary herbs and additions of perennial plants for texture and color.
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Memorial GardenTucked away amidst our Mixed Border garden, the Memorial Garden serves as a quiet and pleasant place to sit and enjoy the scenery. Named for the centerpiece of plaques that honors Emeritus volunteers.
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Shade GardenThis small area of the Arboretum shows that even shaded areas of the landscape can provide lots of color and interest.
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Children's GardenEstablished in 2007, this garden is fit for the little ones. Explosions of color, birdhouses, and various garden ornaments provide a wonderland of sights to enjoy. Let them take a run through the rabbit hole - covered with various vines. In the spring and summer, a symphony of bees, butterflies and other insects add even more adventure to this pint-sized paradise.
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Small Fruit GardenEstablished in 2010, this garden demonstrates a number of fruit varieties suitable for small gardens and that flourish in our climate. Muscadine grapes, thornless blackberries, blueberries, and a fig are just some of what you'll find and you wander through this part of the Arboretum.
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Vegetable GardenEstablished in 2005, this area ably demonstrated what can be done in small spaces. Innovative ideas and smart plant selections provide different crops throughout each season which are harvested for donation to local food pantries and community organizations.
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Butterfly GardenEstablished in 2008, the area surrounding our green roof shelter is an oasis for butterflies and other pollinators. Nectar plants are abundant to provide food sources, rock arrangements act as a safe place for butterflies to warm themselves and various shrub plantings provide protection from wind.
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Walking GardenEstablished in 2000 as the Certified Plant Professional collection, this area has since developed into the perfect place for a walk and breathe of fresh air. The addition of the walking trail has encouraged many to utilize this beautiful place for a lunch-time reprieve, weekend workout and much more.
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Wet Sites GardenEstablished in 2005, this area is a perfect example of making the most of your landscape. When runoff from the roof had made for a soggy and wet area, plants that thrive in that exact environment were chosen to create another diverse and gorgeous garden for all to enjoy.
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Fire Hydrant GardenThis is a true example of a low-maintenance garden. With permission, we were able to plant low-growing sedums, succulents and ornamental grasses to provide some interest to this hot and sunny area of the arboretum.
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