George L. Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden
| George L. Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden | |
|---|---|
The George L Luthy memorial, a bronze plaque mounted on a stone wall in the gardens | |
| Location | Glen Oak Park |
| Nearest city | Peoria, Illinois |
| Area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
| Created | 1951 |
| Operated by | Peoria Park District |
| Open | 10 am-5 pm, daily |
| Public transit access | CityLink route #12 |
| Website | Official website |
George L. Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden, usually just Luthy Botanical Garden, is a 5 acres (2.0 ha) botanical garden and conservatory located in Glen Oak Park, near the corner of Prospect Avenue and Gift Avenue in Peoria, Illinois, United States.
History
The garden was established in 1951. It is named after George Littlewood Luthy, who was president of Peoria's Commercial National Bank (now part of PNC Bank) and a Trustee of the Peoria Park District, which owns the garden.[1]
The garden is a member of the American Public Garden Association (APGA).[2]
Flora
The garden now contains more than 300 genera, with an emphasis on roses, perennials, annuals, hosta, hemerocallis, and herbs.
Gardens
Luthy Botanical Garden has 15 themed gardens. Specific gardens include an all-season garden, herb garden, perennial garden, rose garden, viburnum collection, wildlife garden, and woodland garden. Native prairie grass and wildflowers are also on display.[3]
Conservatory
The conservatory is 2,500 square feet (230 m2) and features tropical plants, orchids, and seasonal displays.[1]
Shows
Annual shows and events
| Show | Est. | Month(s) | Host(s) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Show | March–April | [4] | ||
| Spring Plant Sale | late April | [4] | ||
| Orchid Show | 1966 | May (Mother's Day) | Peoria Orchid Society | [5][6] |
| Hosta Garden Walk | June | Central Illinois Hosta Society | [7] | |
| Mum (Chrysanthemum) Show | mid-October to November | [5][8][9] | ||
| Poinsettia Show and Candlelight Walks | 1951 | December | [10][11][12][13] |
Other shows
- The Classic Garish Garden Show, 2005–2010 in February, featuring lawn flamingos, garden gnomes, and toilet fountains[14][4]
It is open daily. Garden admission is free; a fee is charged for the conservatory.
See also
References
- ^ a b Lynn, Greg (May 26, 2015). "Off the Beaten Path". Peoria Magazine. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ "Luthy Botanical Garden". Peoria Park District. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ Howard, Clare (July 5, 2007). "Illinoisans discover their roots through prairie restoration". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Peoria Park District 2010 Winter-Spring Playbook by Peoria Park District - Issuu". issuu.com. January 22, 2010. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ a b "Luthy Botanical Garden". ArtsPartners of Central Illinois. March 30, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ Cook, Jaylyn (May 8, 2016). "Luthy Botanical Garden hosts Peoria Orchid Society's annual Mother's Day orchid showcase and sale". Peoria Journal Star. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ "2023 Hosta Garden Walk". WCBU Peoria. 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ Adams, Pam (October 17, 2010). "Enjoy fall's blazing colors while planting spring palette". Peoria Journal Star. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ "Annual Chrysanthemum Show kicks off Oct. 17 at Luthy Botanical Garden". Courier Newspapers. September 23, 2014. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ Dale, Rob (November 23, 2008). "Festive flowers mark start of the holidays". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ "Poinsettias at Luthy Botanical Garden". Peoria Journal Star. December 8, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ "Luthy Botanical Garden's Annual Poinsettia Show is Rich in History & Tradition". The Community Word. December 2, 2011. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ Lynn, Greg (October 19, 2007). "Holidays in Peoria". Peoria Magazine. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ Craft, Dan (February 13, 2010). "Peoria's Luthy Botanical Garden highlights landscraping faux pas". The Pantagraph. pp. D1. Retrieved October 12, 2012.
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