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 | |
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| 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 | peoriaparks |
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[edit]
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[edit]
The garden now contains more than 300 genera, with an emphasis on roses, perennials, annuals, hosta, hemerocallis, and herbs.
Gardens[edit]
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[edit]
The conservatory is 2,500 square feet (230 m2) and features tropical plants, orchids, and seasonal displays.[1]
Shows[edit]
Annual shows and events[edit]
| 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Lynn, Greg (2015-05-26). "Off the Beaten Path". Peoria Magazine. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Luthy Botanical Garden". Peoria Park District. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ Howard, Clare (2007-07-05). "Illinoisans discover their roots through prairie restoration". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ a b c "Peoria Park District 2010 Winter-Spring Playbook by Peoria Park District - Issuu". issuu.com. 2010-01-22. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ a b "Luthy Botanical Garden". ArtsPartners of Central Illinois. 2022-03-30. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ Cook, Jaylyn (2016-05-08). "Luthy Botanical Garden hosts Peoria Orchid Society's annual Mother's Day orchid showcase and sale". Peoria Journal Star. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "2023 Hosta Garden Walk". WCBU Peoria. 2023. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ Adams, Pam (2010-10-17). "Enjoy fall's blazing colors while planting spring palette". Peoria Journal Star. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Annual Chrysanthemum Show kicks off Oct. 17 at Luthy Botanical Garden". Courier Newspapers. 2014-09-23. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ Dale, Rob (2008-11-23). "Festive flowers mark start of the holidays". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Poinsettias at Luthy Botanical Garden". Peoria Journal Star. 2017-12-08. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Luthy Botanical Garden's Annual Poinsettia Show is Rich in History & Tradition". The Community Word. 2011-12-02. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ Lynn, Greg (2007-10-19). "Holidays in Peoria". Peoria Magazine. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ Craft, Dan (2010-02-13). "Peoria's Luthy Botanical Garden highlights landscraping faux pas". The Pantagraph. pp. D1. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
External links[edit]
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