“Connecting people and plants through education, discovery, research and enjoyment of the natural and built landscape.” McCrory Gardens is a botanical garden operated and …
“Connecting people and plants through education, discovery, research and enjoyment of the natural and built landscape.” McCrory Gardens is a botanical garden operated and maintained by the McCrory Gardens professional staff under the authority of SDSU.
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Sep 19, 2023
McCrory Gardens is the Alice in Wonderland of gardens. At every turn a new garden opened up to you. I spent an hour walking through gardens and still didn't come close to exploring it all. Highly rec…Full review by Dylan D
Aug 25, 2023
We booked a private tour for my 99-year old aunt. The flowers, layout and tour guide Sidonia Trio were exceptional. The tour guide provided historical references particular areas. She provided deta…Full review by Lavieenrose52
Jun 19, 2023
Such a beautiful place! I completely forgot that I was in the middle of a city while strolling the beautiful gardens. It was so calming and just a perfect outing. The staff was so welcoming and kind,…Full review by 218lyndsey
A Brief History Development of the formal gardens at the site now known as McCrory Gardens began in the early 1960s. Most of the original ornamental plant material used for research …
A Brief History Development of the formal gardens at the site now known as McCrory Gardens began in the early 1960s. Most of the original ornamental plant material used for research and teaching was located on SDSU's campus near the Old Horticulture building. The new 6th Street site was chosen because of its visibility, nearness to campus, and opportunities for expansion. In 1965 work began on a highly maintained 2-acre formal area utilizing annual, perennial, and ground-cover plants. An additional 10 acres was used for woody ornamental research and instructional purposes by the Department. It was also open to the public at no charge. This formal garden site was subsequently named "McCrory Gardens" to honor Professor Samuel .A. McCrory, who headed the Department from 1947 until his death in 1964. Professor McCrory had envisioned a research garden that would display trees, shrubs, grasses, and flowers that were or could be a part of South Dakota's landscape. That vision, the selection, evaluation, and display of ornamental plants for South Dakota's climate is still the prime directive for all the work done at the Gardens. McCrory Gardens is unique in the nation because of the variety of ornamental plants, all placed in harmonious settings to display them to their best advantage.
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