Growing Stronger Communities Through Gardening

Special sections of the botanical gardens

Orchids

Main visitors house, museum, gift shop and cafe

Cacti garden (cactus from desert areas)

Rock garden in conjunction with the cacti section, use rock and stone for sitting area

Oriental gardens (bonsai etc.)

Zen section of land – small piece – Tea Garden (special occasions)

Herb garden

Use for food preparation and sell ability to local restaurants

Iris Garden

Near water section with lilies and lotus plants

Butterfly garden

Near tall trees or hedges for wind resistance

Small building for rare butterflies to live in without harm

Nature of nations

Small areas of foliage from different countries and states within the USA

Small buildings for cold area plants, etc

Rose Garden

Mini roses, special named roses like Princess Diana, etc

Special hybrid roses from different states – show winners by markers

(goal is to become a showcase for rose society)

Indoor plants

(Office and showroom, gift shop)

Ferns, ornamental, floral etc

(Highlight carnivorous plants here)

Hydroponics Garden

 (Inside only to start)

 Fruits and vegetables and small plants

Educational facility to help community to learn how to grow in their own home

African Violet Garden (inside)

Use as gifts during certain holidays – mother’s day etc.

Hanging gardens

Lilacs, wisteria etc

Secret Garden is located in this section

French quarters

Rare fruit and ornamental vegetable farm

Fruits and vegetables from around the world and within our own nation

Garden of Love

 Weddings and special anniversaries

Jazz concerts may be held here?

Memorials may be purchased for this area

Moon garden

Night blooming plants shaped in a moon pattern

Grass Garden

Ornamental grass showing various usages

Victorian Garden

Old roses highlight this area – along with Victorian designed landscape articles

Secret garden may reside here

(Another option for weddings and memorial services)

Shakespearean Garden

Small staged area – actor’s corner – poetry readings etc.

Local groups can use this area for their group activities that are open to the public

Small groups can use this area for award presentations and receive photo ops for paper

Colonial Garden

Showing the way our forefathers gardened and lived off the land.

Volunteers can dress and act the part, where artisans that show their talent as well

Four season garden

Easy ways to have special flowering plants all year round

The Junkyard

Use old cars, tires etc for landscaping design

Futuristic land

Space stuff, rocket planters etc, silver and gold accents

Wall of water will be located here

Western World

Horseshoe coral, saloon will be snack shop

Use old farming equipment, milk jugs as stools etc,

Serve juice, health drinks in mason jars or mugs

Wishing well – collecting donations

Behind this area will be the outdoor kitchen stadium for filming/classes

Butterfly conservatory

Rare butterflies can be protected and viewed here.

Public picnic area and playground can be accessed from the parking lot

Animal Farms

Small farms that highlight various farm and rare animals that need protection

Petty zoo and education facility

Rescue shelter for all sorts of animals (Stallions)

Hedge House

Made with lattice and iron works

Rooms can be walked around in and various flowering vines can be seen in each room

Photo opts here for driving ms daisy etc.

Nautical niche 

Driftwood, sand, sea grass, seaweed, lighthouses, umbrellas, Dunes, boats

Ships etc (wall of water)

Cut flower garden

Bouquets are made daily and a name is drawn for a winner

These flowers can be used for weddings and anniversaries that are celebrated within the park

Birdhouse Garden

Specialty designed for all types of birds

Contest and artisans are highlighted here

Flag Garden

Handmade flags from around the world and local artist

Seasonal and international days

 Fairs throughout the year

Fall Foliage Fair

Spring Flower Fair

Christmas Winter Bazaar

Summer Youth (of all ages) Fair

Floating of the Lamps (Yearly memorial for lost loved ones)

Storyteller’s Expo

And Numerous Cultural Festivals & Fairs

Outreaches

Hydroponics Center:  This is the place to learn about growing plants, vegetables and fruits without the use of dirt.  A very special way to have fresh fruits and veggies all year long even in a small place.  The educational center will host tours and teach classes as well as utilize volunteers to plant and harvest these crops to be distributed to the low income seniors and needy families within our communities.  The food grown here will be used in the cooking shows as well as in the special events planned throughout the year.  We hope to play a vital role in relieving some of the hunger and obesity within our society.  Placing a large part of the resources on nutritional education as well as maintaining a well balanced life in all areas.

Supervised garden spots will be allocated to various families/individuals who which to have their own items grown and be self sufficient with the harvesting, we will teach any individual who wished to learn about gardening and becoming self sufficient.

Community beautification projects: Adopt a highway, wildflowers planted, along with yard upkeep for some low income elderly people within the community.  Special spots within the city that are brightened by wild flowers and annuals etc.