Hibiscus moscheutos
A recent New York Times article has generated some discussion on our Facebook site. The article discusses the trend of major botanical gardens to expand into ever new territory—highlighting food, entertainment, sustainability—in short going beyond their traditional realm of pretty flowers aimed at elderly ladies!
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I have always considered myself very fortunate to be part of the Gardens’ horticulture team, but right now, as part of the team creating the new Darlene Radichel Plant Select Garden, I feel it even more so. This new garden, located on the former site of the Monet Garden, will showcase the many plants selected and promoted by the Plant Select program since its inception 10-15 years ago.
These are plants which are unusually wel
l-suited to thrive in our area, our soils, and our climate supporting home-owners in their quest to garden beautifully within the scope of our region’s available resources. Like many, I was sad to see the Monet Garden go. But its multitude of perennials, roses, trees, and decor now enhance so many other parts of the Gardens, and working to bring this new garden to life in its place has made me very enthusiastic about this new garden opportunity.
As you can see in this photo, the structure of the new garden is already established replete with new irrigation, pathways, lighting and
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For our more fair weather visitors (you know who you are!), many have not stopped by the Gardens since those first snowflakes fell in October or have not ventured beyond the safe tropical confines of Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory. You might be surprised to learn of the many changes happening seemingly overnight
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