If you're looking for something a little bit different, check out the Warsaw Biblical Gardens in Warsaw, Indiana. The gardens cover about 3/4 of an acre and contain hundreds of plants that are named in the Bible.
The gardens were started by Saralee Levin and a few of her friends. They decided to take an eyesore and create a collection of beautiful gardens. These include a meadow, wet-dry brook, orchard, grape arbor, desert, gathering place, forest, and crop area. Each garden contains a plaque that lists the spiritual reference or biblical story associated with it.
Admission to the gardens is free, but if you want an hour-long tour, the cost is $2.00. The gardens are open from May 15th through September 15th from dawn to dusk. The best time to visit to see spring flowers is April 1 - May 1. The best time for the most color is May 14 - July 4. September to early October is best for viewing the fall meadow displays and grasses.
Hi sherry - I would think the tour would be good value - at least you'd get to know the plants appearing in the bible ... a few I'd know - but the others ... fascinating and what a great idea ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely a unique idea. I wouldn't have thought to do that.
DeleteInteresting concept. And heck $2 - that's a bargain.
ReplyDelete$2.00 is certainly reasonable.
DeleteBiblical gardens - wonderful idea. They must pack a lot into that tiny area.
ReplyDeleteI had never thought about the plants that are mentioned in the Bible. It's a unique theme for a garden.
DeleteThis looks like a very original idea! It must also be of interest to historians and Biblical scholars as well as botanists.
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Yes. People who are interested in the Bible and plants would find this garden fascinating.
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