The Scott County Master Gardeners took their Fall 2024 field trip to the Boone County Arboretum. The manager, Chris, was very generous with his time and expertise taking us around a portion of the park to illustrate the variety of woody plants as well as annuals and perennials throughout the property. The collection includes not only many native Kentucky species but varieties from across the world as well as many new cultivars.
The arboretum has relationships with large commercial plant breeders to serve as test sides. We saw many plantings from Proven Winners that are being piloted at Boone County Arboretum.
After our two hour tour, we assembled at a covered area with four tables for a picnic of cold cuts, chips and watermelon. While we were having lunch we met with a group volunteering in the park preparing for their annual plant sale.
Everyone seemed to enjoy the outing and is looking forward to another field trip soon. Some snapshots from the trip are available HERE.
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