a walled Garden for a Gothic cathedral
The design of the Bishop's Garden incorporates plants of historical interest and plants of the Bible and Christian legends. Medieval sculpture serve as focal points and backdrops to the plantings. The Bishop's garden was completed in 1928, and rededicated in 2013 following a major restoration and replanting. The Bishop's Garden continues to evolve as plantings are replaced to accommodate a changing climate.
Click The Map or list Below To Explore 14 Areas Of The Bishop's Garden:
- Norman Arch entrance to the Bishop’s Garden
- Norman Court and the Thistle Fountain
- Shadow House
- Hortulus
- Rose Garden
- The Wayside Cross
- Sundial Bed
- Pool of Saint Catherine
- Upper Perennial Border
- Finial Garden
- Samuel Yellin Gate
- Pilgrim Steps
- Prodigal Son Statue and the Strong-Wright Fountain
- Lower Perennial Border
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