What is a Green Roof? As many of you know, in 2011 Moore Farms Botanical Garden installed a 6,00 square-foot green roof on its newly constructed Maintenance Facility. But what exactly is a green roof? Green roof technology has existed since the times of ancient Mesopotamia and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World)…. read more >
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There is still time
Fall Garden Open is just a few days away, but there is still time to plan a visit. The garden is truly magical right now and the weather has been splendid. If you would like to attend, send us an email here. We’ll then send you directions. We’ll be accepting payment for tickets here at the garden on the day… read more >
Garden Friendly Upcycling
Upcycling is generally defined as the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or for better environmental value. This is a process that never needed its own word in most rural communities. The ability to be creative with on hand materials was a necessity. At Moore Farms Botanical Garden we strive to preserve… read more >
Fall Interest
We finally made it through the heat of the summer. Now with the days becoming cooler and shorter, we’re gearing up for fall. Here are some plants of interest located throughout the garden. Lespedeza liukiuensis ‘Little Volcano’- Little Volcano Bush Clover ‘Little Volcano’ is a spectacular deciduous shrub. The form is more upright than some other selections, growing 6ft. tall… read more >
Creative Hedges
At Moore Farms we are always thinking outside the box especially when it comes to hedges. Traditional hedges are evergreen, 6 to 8’ tall by 2 to 4’ wide, and squared. However, this does not have to be the case. Hedges can be creative and exuberant while still providing a screen or a forced view. For example, a sheared hedge… read more >