The Foellinger Freimann Botanical Conservatory located in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana is the brainchild of two friends who were well traveled in the gardens of the world and thought Fort Wayne would be well served by a Conservatory. The doors opened in 1983 and by 1996 one million visitors had already passed through them.
Four changing season showcases are featured each year. Last Sunday I went with my friend Betty and cousin Cindy to see the Christmas showcase. Of course poinsettias were the prime season plant but the flocked, spruces stole the show.
Modest lights of blue and white added just the right sparkle. The focus was on family and it appeared many parents were taking advantage of the several different locations set up as photo ops, perhaps taking this years
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hristmas card.
Biodiversity is well represented with the tropical gardens and water feature where the air is heavy with humidity to the arid climate of the southwest garden. Over 72 types of cactus are on display in this area alone while a total of over 500 species of fauna are on display both indoors and outdoors. It is an especially lovely stroll on a cold winters day.
1 comment:
I'd love to live here. That poinsettia set up is really nice!
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