When you think of alpine plants, it might seem like a niche horticultural club, requiring lots of expertise and specialist composts. Certainly, you’ll find a few ...
Soak up some feelgood color with these tough but tiny blooms ...
They may not be the showiest thing on the patio, but these miniature landscapes inevitably take center stage: “It’s about being in Lilliputian land.” By Margaret Roach If you can make space for a ...
Easy displays can be made to bring colour to late spring and early summer.
The Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is hosting its annual plant sale featuring unusual, water-efficient plants perfectly suited for mountain gardens. The sale takes place from June 5 and 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m ...
s an absolute treasure. Founded in 1985, they were named for Betty Ford in 1988. The gardens are laid out beautifully, and considered one of the largest alpine gardens in the world. They collect ...
One of the most recent additions is the education center, located on the far northwest end and a stone’s throw away from a covered walking bridge across Gore Creek. Opened in 2015, the facility serves ...
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens has endeavored to be a leading steward for such rare flora. The nonprofit has mapped “important plant areas” to help inform land management decisions. And last year, staff ...