Kansas State University Gardens
Kansas

The KSU Gardens is located on the campus of Kansas State University. When completed, there will be 19-acres of horticulture display gardens. The gardens are designed to show hardscape and tested ornamental plant material in different aesthetic settings.

The site is being developed and maintained by the Department of Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources in the College of Agriculture. The Gardens Project will allow students to be actively involved in the ongoing development, maintenance, and operation of this world class garden. In addition to the hands-on learning experience for students in the horticulture program, students from other programs -- such as engineering; landscape architecture; apparel, textiles, and interior design; and the art program will all play a part in the Gardens project.

In October of 2001, the John E. Tillotson Sr. Visitor Center Garden (Phase I) was completed. Special garden areas included are the Cottage Garden, Butterfly Garden, Adaptive/Native Plant Garden, and the Rose Garden. In addition, the KSU Gardens have several Collection Gardens such as the Daylily Collection, Iris Collection, and Rose Collection, all of which have hundreds of different varieties on display. Another focal point in the Visitor Center Garden is the Historic Conservatory, built in 1907.

The Conservatory houses three different regions of tropical and arid plants, and is the location of the Butterfly Exhibit. Throughout, the gardens are complimented by structures, peaceful fountains, and beautiful sculptures. The plans for Phase II and Phase III of the gardens will include more specialty gardens (Prairie Garden, Alumni Garden, Sensory Garden, Children's Garden, Poisonous Plants Garden), collection gardens (Hosta, Peony), sculptures, and other special features including lakes, fountains, and waterfalls.

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