Gardens That Shaped the US | Part 2 – South & Midwest | 200

About this episode

This episode discusses notable gardens in the South and Midwest that have significantly influenced the history and landscape of the United States.

We’re breaking away from our usual routine to talk about notable gardens across the United States that were pivotal in shaping the country into what it is today. Learn about fascinating history, groundbreaking landscape design, and of course, plants! This is part two of this series where the focus is on gardens throughout the South and some of the Midwest. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes to learn about more fantastic gardens!

Topics covered

• gardens
• landscape design
• history
• plants
• South
• Midwest

Keywords

• gardens
• landscape design
• history
• South
• Midwest
• plants

Mentioned in this episode

Places: United States, South, Midwest

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