TCRC/Lake Superior Rose Society
St Cloud Gardens Tour, August 3, 2002
Munsinger Gardens
One of two distinct but adjacent gardens on
the banks of the Mississippi River, the Munsinger Gardens
dates from the 30s; the WPA-constructed paths and garden
areas are still here, refurbished and expanded in the 80s.
This is an informal garden of 14 acres with winding flower-bordered
paths under tall pines. The grass flows between the organic
shapes of island beds much like the river beside it. (taken
from the Munsinger & Clemens Gardens website, click
here to go there)
Our tour started in between these two gardens.
The rain just started as we got off the bus. I headed off
first to the Clemens garden, then back on the bus for the
rest of the tour. Luckily, there was enough time at the
end to go back to tour this lush and serene garden. Even
better, the rain had stopped! Here's what I saw in between
drops...
