Oregon Garden, Botanical garden in Silverton, United States

The Oregon Garden covers 130 acres in Silverton, Oregon, and holds more than twenty specialty gardens, among them the Jackson & Perkins Rose Garden, the Children's Garden and the Hughes Water Garden, a maze-like area of paths and bridges. A 25-acre grove of native Oregon white oak contains the 400-year-old, 100-foot Signature Oak, listed as one of Oregon's Heritage Trees.

The garden was conceived in the 1940s by the Oregon Association of Nurseries and opened to visitors in 1999. The City of Silverton acquired the land in 1995 to make this botanical vision possible.

The garden's name comes from the Oregon Association of Nurseries, which first proposed a public showcase garden in the 1940s. Each autumn the garden holds an annual festival, and every Earth Day since 1999 it hosts a free celebration with demonstrations, exhibitions and workshops. Concerts take place at the Teufel Amphitheater, where Sam Bush played in 2006.

Visitors can take a tram tour or explore the grounds on foot, with maps available at the visitor center. Plan for two to three hours to see the main areas comfortably.

The property features an innovative water management system that filters Silverton's water through stepped wetlands. This natural filtering system supports both the garden's needs and the local farming community.