The Palmer Garden is located on the grounds of the Palmer Museum of History and Art and Visitor Center at 723 South Valley Way.
The large garden (inside the pole fence) features mainly perennial plants and grasses common to our growing zone, as well as local vegetables and fruits.
Various Grasses with Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)
The hanging baskets are filling in nicely
Another colorful garden plot on the property.
Small plot in front of the log cabin visitor center.
Raised garden beds in the main garden.
2. Plants of The Week
Valerian: Valeriana officinalis
Ornamental Onion: Allium spp.
Asiatic Lily: Lilium spp.
Common Tansy: Tanacetum vulgare
Alpine Sea Holly "Superbum": Eryngium alpinum
Primula, Giant Cowslip: Primula florindae
"Azure Fairy": Erigeron
Peony Poppy: Papaver somniferum
Mouse Garlic: Allium angulosum
Sea Holly "Miss Wilmot's Ghost": Eryngium giganteum
Echinacea: Echinacea purpurea
Asiatic Lily: Lilium spp.
Asiatic Lily: Lilium spp.
Dianthus: Diathus spp.
Delphinium: Delphinium elatum
Asiatic Lily: Lilium spp.
Costmary: Tanacetum balsamita
Asiatic Lily: Lilium spp.
Asiatic Lily: Lilium spp.
Borage: Borago officinalis
3. Looking ahead to next week.
The Yarrow will be coming on strong next week and I will post some photos of the myriad of colors that we grow.
The lilies should be staying strong for another week or so.
The OS Cross Cabbages are beginning to head up so I'll begin to track those and see which one will be the largest in the garden this year!
General Information regarding our Gardens:
The gardens are open to the public all day, every day. We ask to you please respect certain guidelines:
1. No Dogs
2. No Running
3. Look but don't touch, NO PICKING OR SEED HARVESTING
4. Young children MUST be supervised at all times while in the Garden
2010 Garden Supporters:
Little Susitna Farms
Vanderweele Farms
Thank you for your Support!
