Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens in Stamford CT

At this time, Bartlett Arboretum was open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Entry was free but special events required the purchase of tickets. There was plenty of parking. There were a lot of hiking trails, but the two RV Gypsies were only interested in the flowers. Although there are 12 gardens, not many flowers were in bloom on this date. However, the two RV Gypsies did find some interesting, unusual flowers. The man in the welcome office was not very friendly. It was a super hot day.


The Sensory Garden is devoted to plants that emphasize the five senses: smell, sight, hearing, taste and touch. Each raised bed in the garden had a different group of plants.


Visitors are encouraged to touch these flowers.


The Hearing section had grasses and bamboos that make noise when the wind blows. The water fountain was not working on this date.


The Smell Garden had scented plants like lavender, roses, scented geraniums and lilies.



The Taste section had ripe sugar snap peas, beans oregano, basil, cherry tomatoes - and the sign encouraged guests to taste.



The Herb Garden featured aromatic, culinary, medicinal and economically interesting herbs, The plants are annual perennial, native and tropical. Herbs are products used daily in teas, medicines, and flavorings. Herbs can treat indigestion, colds and migraines,

Below: Culinary plants	Below:Medicinal plants - Oregano

Below: Feverfew - Chrysanthemum - anti-inflammatory, reduces migraines, insect repellent and more





The Cottage Garden was named for the popular British Gardens in the 18th century. The first Cottage Garden at Bartlett Arboretum was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in 2014.







Archway is made from offspring of the Survivor tree shown above	Below: Steel Artifact from World Trade Center Complex










Below: A Climbing Hydrangea on tree - plus a close up further below