Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens
| Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens | |
|---|---|
Welcome sign at Ballard Locks and Carl S. English Gardens | |
| Type | Botanical Garden |
| Location | 3015 NW 54th Street, Seattle, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47°40′00″N 122°23′51″W / 47.6668°N 122.3976°W |
| Area | 7 hectares |
| Opened | 1931 |
| Plants | 1,500 |
| Species | 500 |
The Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens (7 acres) are botanical gardens located on the grounds of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks at 3015 NW 54th Street, Seattle, Washington.
Description
The gardens contain more than 500 species and 1,500 varieties of plants from around the world, including fan palms, oaks, Mexican pines, rhododendrons, and a fine display of roses. The gardens also exhibit an extensive fuchsia display and a special section for lilies in season.
History
In 1931, botanist Carl English was hired by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Over 43 years of civil service, he transformed the site into an English style landscape.[1][2][3]
See also
References
- ^ "Seattle District > Missions > Civil Works > Locks and Dams > Chittenden Locks > Botanical Garden". www.nws.usace.army.mil. Archived from the original on October 19, 2016. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
- ^ "Hiram M. Chittenden-Ballard Locks". www.ballardlocks.org. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
- ^ Society, Ballard Historical (April 18, 2022). Preserving Ballard. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4671-0793-8.
External links
- Media related to Carl S. English Gardens at Wikimedia Commons