Re: Gardens to visit??
Hi Barbara,
If you should decide to stop at Kingwood, let me know and I'll give you
directions. If your trip takes you (or any other travelers in this
group) across U.S. Route 30, then it would be very easy to stop - only
about 1 1/2 miles south of US 30. The beds have different things in
bloom depending on the season. For example, Mother's Day is usually a
big draw for a huge tulip display. They also have a green house with
some interesting things in it and a few plants for sale.
Another place in the Mansfield area is Wade & Gatton Nurseries. They
have some nice gardens to walk through, espcecially if you're interested
in Hostas and some other shade plants, but their biggest thing is the
Hostas. They also have a Daylily display when that bloom season rolls
around.
Karen
Mansfield, OH (junction of I-71 and US 30)
z5a
P.S. Don't know about the OSU Arboretum, but can check into it if you're
interested.
Laura Noble wrote:
>
> In Ohio, I suggest Kingwood in Mansfield, off of I-71. A lovely estate with
> copious formal annual plantings and wonderful less formal shade gardens.
> Also an OSU arboretum in Mansfield, can't remember the name, but I hear is
> very innovative.
> Laura
> Cleveland
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> To: <perennials@mallorn.com>
> Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2000 1:04 AM
> Subject: Gardens to visit??
>
> > Good Day --
> > Been tired of rain and cold, cloudy days and now I wish I hadn't
> complained
> > so much.
> >
> > I am planning a trip from Rock Island, Illinois, to Baltimore, Maryland,
> next
> > week. Haven't much of any idea what we plan to do besides visit a friend
> and
> > square dance. Thot I might leave the rest of our itinerary up to you
> all!!
> >
> > Do any of you have any suggestions for gardeners and nature lovers to stop
> > and see along the way? Of course, I'm sure there are many Arboretums,
> > Botanical centers, parks, etc., but there are so many options and so
> little
> > time. So what do you suggest that would give us the most "Bang for our
> few
> > Bucks?"
> >
> > Now don't limit your suggestions to purely Garden type places. I have
> been
> > to a few other attractions over the years where I enjoyed the flowers as
> much
> > as the roller coasters!! Now I probably will be spending most of our
> money
> > on gas but are there any special or unusual shopping places to buy a few
> > "souvenirs" (and I don't mean the usual coffee cups and T-shirts!).
> >
> > And please do not ask what route we are taking!!
> > I have no clue -- can't find the atlas!
> > Besides, I would prefer to leave that "detail" up to you!!
> >
> > Thanks again for all your Wonderful Help!!
> > And I hope none of you mutter OT -- I'm sure there are lots of places of
> > interest to many others on the list who might like to take a day-trip or
> > weekend to visit or put them on their 20+ year list of things to do and
> see!
> >
> > Best Wishes to you all --
> > Barbara
> > USDA Zone 5, Rock Island, Illinois USA
> >
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