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Now in our 75th year - Dedicated to Protecting, Preserving and Promoting
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The Fringed Gentian™
Fall 2026
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Spring 2027 issue will be released in April.
Eloise writes the Garden History
100 years ago Eloise Butler wrote an "Early History of the Wild Botanic Garden." She describes how it was found, why it was desirable to protect it and what happened after that.
The color red
The color red highlights the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden from earliest spring to winter. First in flowers then in fruits and leaves.
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