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Garden Activities
The Gardens exist in part to stimulate a love and better understanding of the natural world.
Did you ever wonder why......
1) Arrowwood Viburnum…......What is it and how did it get its common name?
2) Gingko biloba…….........…….What famous animals co-existed with this tree?
3) Serviceberry………..........….Common names include: Juneberry, Serviceberry, and Shadbush…Why?
4) Ephermeral…................……What does it mean and how does it apply to plants? What plants in our garden are spring ephemerals?
5) Solomon’s Seal……..........….Research the many tales of the origins of the common name. Pick your favorite story.
Below are suggested garden activities. If you devise activities that you think others would enjoy, they can be added here.
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