Munsinger
Garden and Clemens Garden
These
gardens are located on the banks of the Mississippi in St.
Cloud and comprise a collection of six gardens characterized
by a formal style situated on the sunny hill above Munsinger.
The design is classical European but the use of plant material
is decidedly American. The Gardens are open every day from
Spring to Fall from 7:00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Admission free,
but donations always welcome.
Carlton
College Cowling Arboretum
This
large facility adjacent to the Northfield campus, serves education,
conservation, and recreation purposes with its woodland and
prairie habitats. Visit website for visiting hours and admission
charges.
Marjorie
McNeely Conservatory at Como Park
This
conservatory part of the zoo at St. Paul, is the largest glass-domed
garden in the region, and includes a Japanese garden, an enchanted
garden and a frog pond.
It
is open 365 days per year April - September 10 am - 6 pm October
- March 10 am - 4 pm. Como Ordway Memorial Japanese Garden
May 1 - Sept 30 Admission free but suggested donation of $2
is welcome.
