Toledo Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located in the city of Toledo, Ohio owned by the Metroparks of the Toledo Area. Originally consisting of 20 acres (81,000 m2) donated by George P. Crosby to the City of Toledo, Toledo Botanical Garden now encompasses more than 50 acres (200,000 m2). Notable events include the Crosby Festival of the Arts, held in late June; and Heralding the Holidays, a seasonal celebration showcasing the numerous resident artistic guilds.
Notable gardens include:
- Susan H. LeCron Shade Garden (Including a noteworthy Hosta collection)
- Pioneer garden
- Herb garden
- Rose garden
- Perennial garden
- Green garden
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