Kid friendly businesses, organizations and services in the Des Moines area.
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This historic garden has been a favorite spot for gardeners, strollers, and wedding parties since the 1930s. It is an All-American Rose Selection Public Display Garden. The Original Garden Planning was initiated in 1929 by the Des Moines Garden Club and the Club’s Founders Group. Landscape architect Harlan Bartholomew prepared the general plans and Des Moines architect Amos Emery designed the limestone pillars, benches, tea houses, and flagstone walks. In 1932, noted landscape architect Harold Pharnham completed the central garden’s detailed planting plans for more than 200 varieties of roses. It also included background plantings of shrub roses, climbing roses, lilacs, and evergreens. With both private and public support, the garden was completed in May of 1933.
