Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Botanical garden at Museum Hill in Santa Fe, United States
Santa Fe Botanical Garden is located on Museum Hill and spreads across several sections displaying native plants, perennial beds, roses, lavender fields, and drought-tolerant gardens. Each area showcases different ecosystems and landscapes of the region's natural environment.
The garden was established on Museum Hill to preserve and document New Mexico's diverse plant species and natural heritage. It developed as an effort to make the region's ecological diversity accessible to visitors and researchers.
The Ojos y Manos section shows how local communities have grown food and plants for generations, with raised beds displaying crops that still matter to Native American and Hispanic families today.
The garden can be walked through on paths connecting its different sections, with various plants flowering at different times of year. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water and sun protection due to the sunny climate and high altitude.
The garden maintains a detailed collection documenting more than 575 plant species from the region, representing 64 different plant families. This extensive database helps visitors and researchers understand the botanical richness of the southwest.
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