As the plants, trees, and shrubs are sleeping for the winter, the staff and volunteers at the Taylor Conservatory and Botanical Gardens are still hard at work!

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These months are a time of planning and preparing for the next season and for years to come. The years 2021 and 2022 were filled with expansion of the gardens including irrigation and hardscape, plus further development of our Master Plan.

 

The years 2023 and 2024 will be a time of volunteer development and major project maintenance. We are asking for not just personal and corporate monetary donations but assistance with providing  in-kind services to complete some of the major work needed in the Gardens;

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• Sealing the Bluestone Terrace

• Updating electrical systems

• Replacing the irrigation master control

• Painting and repairing the Masco Pavilion

• Hard pruning and replacing fallen plants, shrubs and tress in the parking lot beds

• Repairing welds and faulty screws in the DTE domed structure

• Replacing worn benches

• Refurbishing art pieces

• Continuing the removal of invasive plants and trees

• Replacing dying trees and shrubs 

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The Garden theme for 2023 is From the Heart. Educational workshops and garden designs will focus on heart healthy activities and gardening for self-care as well as a hearty, colorful display of seasonal plant selections. 
We ask that you open your heart to the Taylor Conservatory Foundation and help continue our mission to maintain botanical gardens for the public to enjoy and learn from, promote art and culture, and preserve our natural environment.