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.
| 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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| Location | Glen Oak Park |
| Nearest city | Peoria, Illinois |
| Area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
| Created | 1951 |
| Operated by | Peoria Park District |
| Open | 10 am-5 pm, daily |
| Public transit access |  CityLink route #12 |
| Website | peoriaparks |
History edit
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]
Flora edit
The garden now contains more than 300 genera, with an emphasis on roses, perennials, annuals, hosta, hemerocallis, and herbs.
Gardens edit
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 edit
The conservatory is 2,500 square feet (230 m2) and features tropical plants, orchids, and seasonal displays.[1]
Shows edit
Annual shows and events edit
| 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 edit
- The Classic Garish Garden Show, 2005–2010 in February, featuring lawn flamingos, garden gnomes, and toilet fountains[14][4]
It is open daily. Garden admission is free; a fee is charged for the conservatory.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b Lynn, Greg (2015-05-26). "Off the Beaten Path". Peoria Magazine. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Luthy Botanical Garden". Peoria Park District. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ Howard, Clare (2007-07-05). "Illinoisans discover their roots through prairie restoration". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ a b c "Peoria Park District 2010 Winter-Spring Playbook by Peoria Park District - Issuu". issuu.com. 2010-01-22. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ a b "Luthy Botanical Garden". ArtsPartners of Central Illinois. 2022-03-30. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "2023 Hosta Garden Walk". WCBU Peoria. 2023. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ Adams, Pam (2010-10-17). "Enjoy fall's blazing colors while planting spring palette". Peoria Journal Star. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Annual Chrysanthemum Show kicks off Oct. 17 at Luthy Botanical Garden". Courier Newspapers. 2014-09-23. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ Dale, Rob (2008-11-23). "Festive flowers mark start of the holidays". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Poinsettias at Luthy Botanical Garden". Peoria Journal Star. 2017-12-08. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Luthy Botanical Garden's Annual Poinsettia Show is Rich in History & Tradition". The Community Word. 2011-12-02. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ Lynn, Greg (2007-10-19). "Holidays in Peoria". Peoria Magazine. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ Craft, Dan (2010-02-13). "Peoria's Luthy Botanical Garden highlights landscraping faux pas". The Pantagraph. pp. D1. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
External links edit
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