The Adopt a Spot program helps ensure the continued funding of the Staff Horticulturist and contributes to the maintenance and development of the Botanical Garden.

An annual gift for sponsorship of a special part of the Garden will be recognized with a sign designating the sponsor within the adopted plot, as well as on all our promotions and displays. All gifts are, of course, tax deductible.

Current Adopted Spots With Sponsors

Entrance and Royal Palm Drive: Douglas & Katharine Mockett
In Memory of Al & Christina Mockett

Visitors’ Parking Lot: Monette Booth

Visitors’ Center Courtyard: Gary M. Lalor/Butler Bay Great House

Lath House: Brad & Linda Fonger

Visitors’ Center Pergola: Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bodine

Kitchen Garden: Ed & Connie Lemco

Laura’s Garden: Janet Vollmer

Fabulous Trees:  Mary & Lea Ann Robson
In memory of Pat Robson

Blacksmith’s Shop:  Mary Vane

Sansevieria Garden: Mr. & Mrs. Ed Lemco

Bromeliad Garden: Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Tobin

Factory Crotons:  Nina York

Stone Bridge: In Honor of Matthew & Elizabeth Gischel

Mango Moon Bridge: Bob & Joanne White

Danish Cemetery: Sandi Savage

Great Lawn: Mr. Richard G. Harris in Memory of Dorothy Lowe Harris

St. George Village Museum: Gary & Ava-Gail Bourdon

Orchid House Area: Mr. David Steinmann in Memory of Derick O. Steinmann

Library Area: Capt. & Mrs. Stiles F. Stevens

South West Workers’ Village: Helen Engelhardt

Nursery: Mrs. Jessica Spacil

North West Workers’ Village: In Memory of Virginia C. Fonger

Bougainvillea Garden: In Memory of Allan E. Neal

North East Workers’ Village: In Memory of Anne Castruccio

Fragrance Garden: Richard & Carolyn Lacombe

Wedding Garden: Mr. & Mrs. Charles Gachot

Fern Garden: In Memory of Merle Blumke

Ginger Garden: Mr. & Mrs. Ed Lemco

Upper Tropical Rainforest: In Memory of Frederick S. Steinmann

Lower Tropical Rainforest: Mrs. Constance Hadala in Memory of Walter S. Hadala, Sr.

East Naturalized Forest: Mr. Richard G. Harris in Memory of Helena K. Harris

Lime Kiln: Bill Fries & Kelly Covington

Conservation Garden: Mrs. Sonya Hough
In Memory of David Hough

Tropical Fruit Orchard: Dr. Thomas Zimmerman

West Indian Vegetable Garden: Warren & Barbara Wylie

James’ Garden: James Marius

Medicinal Herb Garden: Harris and Peggy Baseman

Children’s Pavilion/Garden: Dr. Deborah Bobbitt, West End Chiropractic Family Health Center

Manager’s House: Barbara & Charles Gachot in Loving Memory of Sandy Gachot

Cactus Garden North: Richard & Carolyn Lacombe

Cactus Garden South: Drs. Francis & Patricia Scola

Upper Bromeliad Garden: In Memory of William Ralph Hall

Mint Gut East Bank: In Honor of The Reef Community

Spots Available for Adoption

 

Cycad Garden
A collection of some of the most primitive of plant forms.  Cycads have existed relatively unchanged for over 20 million years.  These living fossils were the dominant plant type during the age of the dinosaurs.
Sponsorship: $750.00

Dry Growing Palms
An impressive collection of over 40 palms ideally adapted to the seasonally dry conditions of St. Croix.  This collection of palms from around the world demonstrates the staggering diversity within this decidedly Tropical plant family.  Sponsorship: $500.00

Sweet Lime Walk
The neatly clipped hedges of sweet lime lead from the west gallery of the Great Hall to the Museum, Orchid House and Library.  Along the way, visitors enjoy mixed plantings of colorful blooming shrubs and vines.   Sponsorship: $500.00

Fountain Courtyard
This multi-purpose area behind the Great Hall features a stone walled water garden and a coral stone sculpture that will soon be re-fitted to operate as a fountain.  One of the stabilized worker’s cottage ruins forms a backdrop to plantings of bougainvillea and orchids.  Sponsorship: $500.00

West Naturalized Forest
This natural area along Mint Gut is an excellent example of the moist, semi-evergreen forest of St. Croix. Here, visitors will find our tallest specimen of our native Kapok Tree. Sponsorship: $500.00

Termite Display
Here visitors can get a close look at a deadwood termite colony.  This impressive sized mound is a good example of the work of the industrious insects.  While they can be very destructive, this area allows visitors to learn about the important role termintes play in a natural system.
Sponsorship: $500.00

Water Mill
The remains of the plantation-era mill are one of the few examples of this type of mill on St. Croix. It is a cool, shady area with a bench from which visitors may enjoy views of the cactus garden and factory ruins. Sponsorship: $750.00

Thatch and Weaving Garden
One of the Heritage Gardens, this collection of trees an shrubs are examples of plants valued for the fibers produced from their leaves and stems.  Plants like cotton, sisal, and palms were used for making baskets, rope, and clothing.  Sponsorship: $500.00

Dye and Tanning Garden
Part of the Heritage Gardens, this area includes tree and shrubs that were utilized in creating color dyes for fabrics or in preparing leather. Sponsorship: $500.00

Economically Useful Palms
A collection of mature palms valued for producing many economically important materials such as food, fiber, oils and wax.
Sponsorship: $500.00

Native Arboretum
A collection of over 40 species of trees native to St. Croix.  This collection serves to show residents and visitors attractive examples of trees that can be planted to help preserve the natural diversity that makes St. Croix unique.  Sponsorship: $500.00

Mint Gut West Bank (Three Giants)
Mint Gut curves around this slope along the western edge.  The three giants are specimen trees of saman, kapok and sandbox, which create a dramatic focal point in this area that will soon be enhanced by colorful tropical plantings.  Sponsorship: $750.00