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    1. Erosion Control
    2. Vegetation Management

    Santa Fe Botanical Garden Announces Grand Opening

    April 26, 2013

    Twenty-five-year-old organization to unveil first of four garden phases over three-day event

    Source Santa Fe Botanical Garden

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    The Santa Fe Botanical Garden announced the unveiling and opening of its new Museum Hill site will take place during a series of grand opening events taking place July 19 to 21, 2013.

    A living collection of plants and outdoor experiences, The Santa Fe Botanical Garden at Museum Hill will be a year-round destination, occupying nearly 13 acres alongside the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Museum of International Folk Art, Museum of Spanish Colonial Art and the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. A groundbreaking event at the garden, designed by American Horticultural Society award-winning landscape architect Gary Smith, took place in November 2011. Soon after, one of the site’s highlights was installed: the inclusion of the historic and rare 1913 Kearney Bridge, which was moved from its original site in San Miguel County, N.M. The bridge, painted a vibrant red, will serve as a centerpiece for the grand opening events.

    “The dramatic Museum Hill site provides inspiring views of Santa Fe and serves as a virtual classroom where students and visitors of all ages can experience New Mexico’s rich variety of plants, authentic culture, and the importance of water conservation. Contemporary sculpture in the Garden enhances the natural setting and reflects artists’ responses to nature. Truly the Botanical Garden has something for every visitor,” said Santa Fe Botanical Garden CEO Clayton Bass.

    The Botanical Garden at Museum Hill has been specifically designed to maximize the benefit of rainwater in Santa Fe's high desert climate. The use of permaculture techniques, including sensitive grading, the use of berms and swales, passive water harvesting, infiltration basins, gravel mulch collectors and permeable paving materials ensure that every drop will remain in the garden. The primary water source will be a highly efficient drip irrigation system using city water. Opportunities for rainwater collection from the neighboring parking lots and museum rooftops are under consideration.

    Click here for more information on the events. 

    Source: Santa Fe Botanical Garden