Rain Garden
This is a shallow area that collects rain water from a roof, yard or driveway and allows the water to filter into the ground. It’s not a pond – it only holds water for about six hours. Benefit – A rain garden reduces the amount of pollutants that enter nearby lakes and streams, helping t0 make them healthier places for animals and plants to live.
Herb Garden
Four themed gardens make up the Herb Garden: Texture, Medicinal, Tutti Frutti and Pizza and Taco. Plants in each area encourage visitors to touch, smell, observe and even taste what’s growing. You might find some of these plants in your favorite pizza or taco recipe or even your medicine cabinet!
Woodland Garden
Woodland areas are home to a variety of wildlife and plants. They’re dominated by larger woody plants, mammals, insects and amphibians. Plants include pine trees, hinoki false cypress, arrowwood viburnum and drooping leucothoe.
Garden Follies
Three whimsical, sculptures use solar, wind and water energy to produce a lively concert of musical sounds.
Rain Folly
Rain causes the wheel to spin and move around objects inside to create the sound of a rain stick.
Sun Folly
The solar panel turns sunlight into electricity which powers a motor to ring the cymbals.
Wind Folly
Wind moves the small wind turbine to produce electricity which powers a motor to ring the chimes.