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We are thrilled to share the opening of the Potts Living Lab, a new on-site greenhouse facility made possible through the generosity of long-time supporter Ruth Ann Potts. The Potts Living Lab marks an exciting new chapter for our horticultural future, and we celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 17, 2026. As a working greenhouse, the Potts Living Lab will strengthen our ability to steward and expand our living collections. The facility will allow our s

Peony season is officially here at Rotary Botanical Gardens, and it is putting on a show this May 2026. Rotary Botanical Gardens grows around 120 peonies across three types: herbaceous, tree, and Itoh. Herbaceous peonies die back to the ground each winter, tree peonies retain a woody structure year-round, and Itoh hybrids are a cross between the two. The tree peonies are wrapping up their season, but the herbaceous varieties are just getting going -- still early in the bloom

Spring is showing off right now, and here is what's blooming at Rotary Botanical Gardens that you will not want to miss. Tree Peonies: See Them Now The Tree Peonies have arrived, and they are delicate, colorful, and absolutely gorgeous. You will find a beautiful stand of them tucked into a hidden corner of the Japanese Garden, specifically the hillside behind the hut, a spot many visitors walk right past. Do not let that happen to you. These blooms are fleeting. They will not