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Over the last two years, our Board of Trustees and generous community members built a $600k fund to completely renovate and refresh DSBG’s Perennial Garden. The complete overhaul of this garden space created functional systems for electrical and irrigation as well as accessible pathways for the stunning nature scape to be enjoyed. This year, the garden is booming with bursts of color, texture, and pollinators. Perennial gardens serve as vital tools for education, conservation, sustainability, and native eco-systems. They showcase the beauty and diversity of the plant world and promote awareness and understanding of the importance of preservation and natural heritage.
With Phase I complete, DSBG looks to Phase II with our dedicated team of expert horticulturists and landscape designers to extend the renovation by an impressive 60,000 square feet. Your support of Phase II will allow DSBG to contribute to a valuable public resource that benefits our community, supports environmental and conservation efforts, and leaves a lasting mark on the landscape for generations to come.
“In Phase II, garden “rooms” will be built into the landscape, creating stunning pockets, each with a different water soundscape and colorful assemblage of plants. This year-round experience will highlight each season’s unique beauty.” – Jason Bonham, Director of Horticulture
Goal | $300,000
Horticulture Highlight
Most of the beloved trees and shrubs in the existing garden will be conserved and celebrated such as the Eucalyptus cinerea (Eucalyptus), Magnolia macrophylla (Bigleaf Magnolia), Lagerstroemia indica (Crepe Myrtle), Prunus persica (Ornamental Peach), Berberis x media ‘Red Jewel’ (Barberry), and Vitex agnus-castus (Vitex).
Additions will include some exciting natives and rare finds such as: Sabal causiarum (Fan Palm), Sabal uresana (Palm), Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Little Honey’ (Oakleaf Hydrangea), Aronia arbutifolia ‘Brilliantisima’ (Chokeberry), Erythrina x bidwillii (Bidwill’s Hybrid Coral Bean), Vaccinium (blueberry), Asimina triloba (Paw Paw), Diospyros (Persimmon), Danae racemose (Poet’s Laurel), Ruscus aculeatus (Butcher’s Broom).
Timeline
Our team would be happy to schedule time for a detailed walk-through and discussion around the full project. There are many opportunities to both invest and engage in the success of Phase II! Gifts of all sizes are welcome.
Recognition Opportunities Include:
$1,000 helps us fund 200 sq ft.
Custom Brick ($1,000 donation per brick)
Named Bench ($10,000 option and $20,000 option)
Named Pocket Garden ($50,000)
Custom Opportunities can be designed at all levels.
