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Spring Display: Spring Garden

Conservatory Displays

Saturday, January 21 - Sunday, April 15 , 2012
10:00am-5:00pm daily; FREE
Brookside Gardens Conservatory

Spring Display in South ConservatorySpring Display in South Conservatory

Spring 2012: Spring Garden
Spring begins in January in the Conservatory when plants that flower in cool temperatures and short day length bring color and fragrance to the dark days of winter. Plants from tropical climates, like Cymbidium orchids, various Citrus cultivars, winter Jasmine and African Melianthus major add global representation to the collection of plants on display. More familiar garden flowers will include Matthiola incana -florists’ stock, Antirrhinum majus - snapdragons, Calendula officinalis, Abutilon , Violas and Regal Geraniums (Pelargonium). Many of the permanent plants also flower in the early months adding to the riot of color in the season display beds. Bird of paradise-Strelitzia, Begonias and Calliandra-powderpuff tree are typically in flower from January on into the spring.

Conservatory spring display 2Spring Display in South Conservatory

The Brookside Gardens Sculpture show has been discontinued. It was held in the North & South Conservatories each year through 2007.

Brookside Gardens conservatories

The Conservatories at Brookside Gardens consist of two glass buildings joined by a short hallway. The Conservatories house a large collection of tropical plants including banana, giant bird of paradise, and mimosa as well as seasonal displays in the spring, summer, and autumn and a terrific holiday show. The Conservatories are often used for special programs, such as the spring Sculpture Show and live Butterfly Exhibit in summer.

Besides the Spring Display, the Conservatories at Brookside Gardens host three more changing shows each year: