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George L. Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden

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

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.

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

Another memorial tablet, half hidden by ivy

Flora

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

Gardens

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.

Conservatory

The conservatory is 2,500 square feet (230 m) and features tropical plants, orchids, and seasonal displays.

Shows

Annual shows and events

Show Est. Month(s) Host(s) Ref
Lily Show March–April
Spring Plant Sale late April
Orchid Show 1966 May (Mother's Day) Peoria Orchid Society
Hosta Garden Walk June Central Illinois Hosta Society
Mum (Chrysanthemum) Show mid-October to November
Poinsettia Show and Candlelight Walks 1951 December

Other shows

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

See also

References

  1. ^ 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. ^ "Peoria Park District 2010 Winter-Spring Playbook by Peoria Park District - Issuu". issuu.com. 2010-01-22. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  5. ^ "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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