Week of July 22, 2011

Aristolochia gigantea 'Brazilensis' on the Sun Porch.
Photo by Dan Benarcik

Lacy leaves and bold flowers of Hibuscus coccineus around the Ponds.
Photo by Joe Henderson

Helianthus argophyllus and Helianthus annuus 'Kong' bask in the sun in the Cut Flower Garden.
Photo by Doug Croft

Keeping Lotus in check at the pond.
Photo by Joe Henderson

Lowery holds a bounty of lotus.
Photo by Joe Henderson

Summer Intern, Cat Meholic, enjoys her floral creation in the ladies' restroom.
Photo by Doug Croft

Day 1 Pipevine Swallowtail emerging from and devouring their egg.
Photo by Joe Henderson

Day 2 Pipevine larvae - gregarious in nature they huddle together to look collectively larger.
Photo by Joe Henderson

Nicotiana sylvestris at the Pond garden.
Photo by Joe Henderson
What's in Bloom - 2010 Season
Take a look at last seasons Highlights to help plan your visit this season...Opening Times
Wednesday - Sunday
10am - 5pm
Parking reservations are required until
3pm Wednesdays-Sundays.
Friday Evenings
The garden will be open until 8pm through Labor Day.
Parking reservations are required until 6:30pm.
Due to limited parking, we cannot accommodate groups on Friday evenings.
Picnicking is permitted only in the picnic areas, except on Friday evenings from 4-8pm, guests may picnic anywhere in the garden.
We ask guests to carry out what they bring in.
Early Saturdays in 2025
We open at 8:00am on the following Saturdays:June 7, July 5, August 2,
September 6, October 4,
and November 1.
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Biodiversity Survey
We are proud to announce the release of our Biodiversity Survey, which outlines the impact that our garden has on the insect and animal populations that we intersect with.
Listen to Bill Thomas on Margaret Roach's podcast, A Way to Garden, as they discuss the Biodiversity Survey.
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