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Luthy Botanical Garden

2520 N. Prospect Rd. (corner of Prospect & Gift) • 686-3362

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AT A GLANCE
Celebrate the coming of spring at Luthy
Botanical Garden! Cure the winter Do your wedding dreams include a beautiful
doldrums before the snow melts with a garden backdrop for your ceremony or
visit to our indoor Conservatory, where reception? Reserve your site for a wedding
our desert and tropical collections will ceremony everyone will enjoy! Select one of
transport you to places where the sun six areas for your needs:
always shines. Venture outdoors to • Conservatory, an indoor venue
our five-acre garden and see all the for up to 75 people
winter interest that Luthy has to offer. • Woodland Garden
Whether you want to warm up in the • Crab Apple Cove
tropics or enjoy a brisk early-spring day, • Wildlife Garden
you and your family will love it here at • The Learning Circle
Luthy! Hundreds of bulbs planted last • The Rose Garden
fall burst forth in the colors of spring. Some outdoor venues are able to accommodate up to 300 people.
Snowdrops, crocus, tulips, and daffodils Call 681-3507 for details or stop by the Garden Shop weekdays for more information.
all mean that winter is over at Luthy!
Come see what not to do at our Garish Garden Services
Garden Show; and visit our Spring
Plant Sale for cool new plants. There Garden Classes & Educational Programs
is so much to do here at Luthy…visit We have garden classes open to the public and classes you can schedule for your school
peoriaparks.org/luthy-botanical-garden
for more information. group, day care class, scout troop and more. Educators! Have you heard about Luthy
School Programs? We have some exciting educational opportunities for your classroom.
Learn about the rainforest and conservation under a tropical canopy in our Conservatory.
MANAGER Take home your own miniature biome in the ever-popular terrarium class. We also hold
Bob Streitmatter:
bstreitmatter@peoriaparks.org garden and greenhouse tours, as well as more classes. We can work with you to meet
your specific needs or interests. All of our programs can be presented here at the Garden
or in your classroom, and all meet Illinois State Standards for Education. Home-school
HOURS
Daily 10 am-5 pm groups, scout troops and community groups are always welcome. Call 681-3502 for details,
Sunday afternoon Garden Walks, scheduling, and prices.
1-2 pm, year-round. Horticultural Presentations
Horticultural Presentations and Tours The Botany of a Cocktail
GARDEN ADMISSION Our Horticulturists are available to present a wide Groovy Grasses
English Gardens
Free admission, donations are variety of plant/garden-related presentations and Botanical Cravings…Chocolate & Coffee
appreciated. demonstrations to your community group or garden Designing for the Evening
club. We would love to show you around the Garden Designing with Bulbs
OUR GARDEN IS YOUR GARDEN and let you get to know it personally with a private Bold New Gardens & New Ideas
Enjoy a soiree outdoors—rent a Garden tour. Prices start as low as $40 on-site; call 681-3502 Prairie School Gardens
area or the Conservatory for your next for more information. New American Gardens
party, meeting, or wedding. See Creative Container Gardens
Designing with Shade
page 100 for details or call 681-3507. Luthy’s Landscape Consultation Service
Are your friends and neighbors envious of your
VOLUNTEER AT THE GARDEN garden – or are your “ornamentals” flowering weeds?
Volunteers are needed year-round, Everyone wants a beautiful garden. With a little knowledge, yours can be breathtaking!
and gardening experience isn’t Let the horticultural consultants at Luthy Botanical Garden visit your home or office for
necessary. Call the Peoria expert advice on problem areas. You’ll gain insight into your own landscape design and
Park District Volunteer VOLUNTEER! learn the proper techniques for fertilizing, pruning and controlling pests. Call 681-3503 for
Department at 681-2822. pgs. 96-98 an appointment today! For just $50/hour ($60/hour for non-residents), you’ll discover how
beautiful your garden can be.
Commemorative Rose Bush
facebook.com/luthy.garden Remember a birthday, anniversary, special occasion or a loved one with a living memorial.
For $30, you can honor a special person or event with a rose bush planted in our Rose
Garden. You will receive a certificate telling the type, color, and location of your rose bush.

DON’T FORGET! We’re open on Memorial Day (May 29) from 10 am-5pm

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