The Living Collection

By admin, 17 June, 2026
Linnaea Gardens & Conservatory — fictional demonstration garden

The living collection at Linnaea Gardens & Conservatory spans 38 fictional acres of cultivated landscapes and a glasshouse conservatory. Each collection tells part of the story of plants and people.

Featured collections

  • Alpine Meadow — home to saguaro cactus and lavender, tended by our horticulture team.
  • Temperate Woodland Walk — home to saffron crocus and staghorn fern, tended by our horticulture team.
  • Desert House — home to alpine forget-me-not and saguaro cactus, tended by our horticulture team.
  • Tropical Biome — home to lavender and moth orchid, tended by our horticulture team.
  • Heritage Rose Terrace — home to lavender and blue gentian, tended by our horticulture team.
  • Fern & Moss Grotto — home to saffron crocus and Japanese maple, tended by our horticulture team.
  • Pollinator Prairie — home to giant water lily and giant water lily, tended by our horticulture team.
  • Aquatic Garden — home to Japanese maple and staghorn fern, tended by our horticulture team.

Explore upcoming exhibits and events & classes set among the collections.