George L. Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden

George L. Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden
The George L Luthy memorial, a bronze plaque mounted on a stone wall in the gardens
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LocationGlen Oak Park
Nearest cityPeoria, Illinois
Area5 acres (2.0 ha)
Created1951
Operated byPeoria Park District
Open10 am-5 pm, daily
Public transit accessBus interchange CityLink route #12
Websitepeoriaparks.org/places/luthy/

George L. Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden, usually just Luthy Botanical Garden, is a 5 acres (2.0 ha) botanical garden and conservatory located in Glen Oak Park, near the corner of Prospect Avenue and Gift Avenue in Peoria, Illinois, United States.

History

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The garden was established in 1951. It is named after George Littlewood Luthy, who was president of Peoria's Commercial National Bank (now part of PNC Bank) and a Trustee of the Peoria Park District, which owns the garden.[1]

The garden is a member of the American Public Garden Association (APGA).[2]

Another memorial tablet, half hidden by ivy

Flora

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The garden now contains more than 300 genera, with an emphasis on roses, perennials, annuals, hosta, hemerocallis, and herbs.

Gardens

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Luthy Botanical Garden has 15 themed gardens. Specific gardens include an all-season garden, herb garden, perennial garden, rose garden, viburnum collection, wildlife garden, and woodland garden. Native prairie grass and wildflowers are also on display.[3]

Conservatory

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The conservatory is 2,500 square feet (230 m2) and features tropical plants, orchids, and seasonal displays.[1]

Shows

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Annual shows and events

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Show Est. Month(s) Host(s) Ref
Lily Show March–April [4]
Spring Plant Sale late April [4]
Orchid Show 1966 May (Mother's Day) Peoria Orchid Society [5][6]
Hosta Garden Walk June Central Illinois Hosta Society [7]
Mum (Chrysanthemum) Show mid-October to November [5][8][9]
Poinsettia Show and Candlelight Walks 1951 December [10][11][12][13]

Other shows

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It is open daily. Garden admission is free; a fee is charged for the conservatory.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Lynn, Greg (2015-05-26). "Off the Beaten Path". Peoria Magazine. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  2. ^ "Luthy Botanical Garden". Peoria Park District. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  3. ^ Howard, Clare (2007-07-05). "Illinoisans discover their roots through prairie restoration". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  4. ^ a b c "Peoria Park District 2010 Winter-Spring Playbook by Peoria Park District - Issuu". issuu.com. 2010-01-22. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  5. ^ a b "Luthy Botanical Garden". ArtsPartners of Central Illinois. 2022-03-30. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  6. ^ Cook, Jaylyn (2016-05-08). "Luthy Botanical Garden hosts Peoria Orchid Society's annual Mother's Day orchid showcase and sale". Peoria Journal Star. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  7. ^ "2023 Hosta Garden Walk". WCBU Peoria. 2023. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  8. ^ Adams, Pam (2010-10-17). "Enjoy fall's blazing colors while planting spring palette". Peoria Journal Star. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  9. ^ "Annual Chrysanthemum Show kicks off Oct. 17 at Luthy Botanical Garden". Courier Newspapers. 2014-09-23. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  10. ^ Dale, Rob (2008-11-23). "Festive flowers mark start of the holidays". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  11. ^ "Poinsettias at Luthy Botanical Garden". Peoria Journal Star. 2017-12-08. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  12. ^ "Luthy Botanical Garden's Annual Poinsettia Show is Rich in History & Tradition". The Community Word. 2011-12-02. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  13. ^ Lynn, Greg (2007-10-19). "Holidays in Peoria". Peoria Magazine. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  14. ^ Craft, Dan (2010-02-13). "Peoria's Luthy Botanical Garden highlights landscraping faux pas". The Pantagraph. pp. D1. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
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