Vermont Cold-Hardy Cactus Garden
located in Middlebury, Vermont
You'd think Vermont would be the last place to find a cactus garden. Nevertheless, a botanical cactus garden does exist in Middlebury, although it is a private residence. It is, however, open to the public by appointment (the gardens are at the residence of the Varricchiios, and you should call before visiting).
This is a small nonprofit and amateur botanical cactus garden which spans only 100 sq. feet but it does feature an interesting array of different types of succulents and cacti that will actually grow in the colder New England and Canadian areas. The gardens explore the feasability of planting desert plants in colder climes, but not content to limit the garden to just cacti, they've even begun testing to see whether Sequoia trees will grow.
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Greatwood Gardens of Goddard
University of Vermont Horticultural Research Center
Vermont Cold-Hardy Cactus Garden
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located in Middlebury, Vermont
You'd think Vermont would be the last place to find a cactus garden. Nevertheless, a botanical cactus garden does exist in Middlebury, although it is a private residence. It is, however, open to the public by appointment (the gardens are at the residence of the Varricchiios, and you should call before visiting).
This is a small nonprofit and amateur botanical cactus garden which spans only 100 sq. feet but it does feature an interesting array of different types of succulents and cacti that will actually grow in the colder New England and Canadian areas. The gardens explore the feasability of planting desert plants in colder climes, but not content to limit the garden to just cacti, they've even begun testing to see whether Sequoia trees will grow.
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Greatwood Gardens of Goddard
University of Vermont Horticultural Research Center
Vermont Cold-Hardy Cactus Garden
View all gardens in Vermont
Address:
Halladay Rd
Middlebury, VT
Hours & Times:
By Appointment Only
Admission:
Unknown
Phone:
802-388-3268
Halladay Rd
Middlebury, VT
Hours & Times:
By Appointment Only
Admission:
Unknown
Phone:
802-388-3268
Gardens To See provides the latest travel and tourist information for public and private gardens around the world, but it is subject to change and difficult to maintain. If you have further information or pictures you would like to add, contact us.
Please make sure to call the garden in advance to check for changes in times and availablity. Some gardens have seasonal hours only.
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