Cottage Garden

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Named for the popular British gardens in the 18th century, ours sat behind a cottage built in 1934, which was sadly destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. This garden now sits in front of the Homestead Building.

The garden plants enjoy both sun and shade, beginning in spring with the hellebores (Helleborus spp.) and finishing the growing season with a display of Japanese Toad Lilies (Tricyrtis hirta) and chrysanthemums. Its contents can evolve over the years to adapt to changing conditions, offering glimpses into the rich, changing history of the Bartlett.