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Autumn has painted Rotary Botanical Gardens in spectacular shades of red, orange, and gold. While the Gardens are now closed to the public during the day in November and December to allow for staff and volunteers to complete the Holiday Light Show, the vibrant fall colors are still putting on a remarkable show, especially in and around the Japanese Garden. With more than 225 trees, including nearly 50 Japanese maples, the garden comes alive each autumn as brilliant foliage co

Sweater Weather means: The air is getting crisp, the days are growing shorter, and the gardens are trading their summer sparkle for a cozy fall glow, so put on your sweater during this weather and come see them! While the growing season may be winding down, things are anything but quiet around here! Our staff and volunteers are busy tucking plants in for the colder months, adding splashes of autumn color, and dreaming up what comes next. Operation Tropical Tuck-In Our largest

It’s not quite summer and it’s not quite fall, which makes this a great time to visit. The gardens are showing off both seasons right now. Why choose? Summer’s Last Blooms Are in Full Force Dahlias are at their peak, and they are putting on a show. Japanese anemone, autumn crocus, and asters are handing the spotlight to toad lily and monkshood. Monkshood has traditionally been our last flower to start blooming, and it is just getting going. It will carry us into late fall. Ol