INFORMATION
OGDEN BOTANICAL GARDENS
Established in 1994, the Ogden Botanical Gardens are one of the most treasured places in the Ogden area. The 11-acre public gardens is beautifully situated along the Ogden River, and is home to rose, cottage, four-seasons, Japanese, water-wise, cactus, power-line and other demonstration gardens, along with an outdoor classroom. With hundreds of perennials, annuals, and trees it provides an ideal setting for a leisurely walk, lunch, family gathering, wedding or reception, company picnic, photography session, or just a serene place for contemplation.
Visitors can find answers and glean ideas to inspire and enhance their own quality of life through improved plant selection, cultural practices, and environmentally sound methods. Classes and events through the year offer opportunities to connect with other gardeners (whether novices or those with hard-earned green thumbs) to learn and share ideas.
**Interested in renting the grounds for an event?
For reservations contact Ogden City Parks Department at (801) 629-8284.
HOURS
Monday - Thursday, 9:00am to 4:00pm/Friday 9:00am to 2:30pm
(April - October)
LOCATION
Ogden Botanical Gardens
1750 Monroe Boulevard
Ogden, UT 84401
HORTICULTURE CALLS
(801) 399-8080 - 12:30-3:30 pm - Tuesdays and Thursdays (April-September)
(If unavailable, call USU Extension at 399-8201 for dates/times.)
PLANT DIAGNOSTIC CLINICS
Wednesdays ONLY from 3:00 to 6:00 pm (May through September)
Ogden Botanical Gardens/USU Botanical Center
MEMBERSHIP
WHAT:
Becoming a "friend" of the gardens has many benefits including discounts on all public classes, 20% discount on all regularly priced plants at Plant Sales, entry to "friends only" previews and plant sales, 10% discount on merchandise at both gardens, monthly e-mailed horticulture newsletter ("The Garden View"), invitations to "friends only" tours of gardens/wildflower walks/other "flori-tours", and support for green, growing places that inspire living beautifully and sustainably.
HOW: https://extension.usu.edu/weber/htm/horticulture/ubcobg-memberships
Call for information Davis County USU Extension (801) 451-3403
Call for information Weber County USU Extension (801) 399-8201
FEE: $35/household ($30 membership at a discount prior to December 31, 2011)
WHY: Becoming a "friend" of the gardens insures the future of this serene, beautiful place in the midst of an urban area; provides opportunities for children to experience and appreciate plants, soil, water and other natural resources; and supports efforts to explore plants and methods for growing them that are in harmony with our lifestyle and climate.
PLANT SALES
*Remember: Members (“Friends”) of the Gardens receive a 20 percent discount on plants at these sales, and buy exclusive plant varieties at special “Member’s Only Preview Plant Sales”.
2012 HORTICULTURE EVENTS