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All caches placed in the garden can be retrieved without stepping into any of the planting beds or pulling or picking any plants or flowers. All caches (except Bamboo Bonus Cache) can be seen from the walkways and without moving anything. There are no “evil” sprinkler hides.
Geocaches may only be found during normal garden hours (see bottom of page).
* NOTE * Due to a recent change in policy our furry little friends (dogs) are no longer allowed in the gardens.
PLEASE DO NOT POST SPOILERS IN LOGS OR PICTURES OR LOG WILL BE DELETED.
Barbour Lathrop Bamboo Collection
Investigate the gardens historic bamboo plantings, many brought back from plant collecting trips to eastern China in the 1920s, '30s and '40s. Some species are the first of their kind ever planted on North American soil. Both clumping and running bamboos grow here, comprising a collection of over 70 different species and cultivars.
Giant Timber Bamboo (Phyllostachys bambusoides) was introduced to this property in the early 1880’s, making it one of the earliest introductions of bamboo in the United States. When this unique grove was in danger of being cut down, it was brought to the attention of Dr. David Fairchild, head of the USDA’s Office of Plant Introduction, who had a deep interest in bamboo. At Fairchild’s request, Mr. Barbour Lathrop, a wealthy benefactor, purchased the 47-acre property for $5000 in 1918. Lathrop then leased it to the USDA for 99 years for $1. On Lathrop’s death in 1929, it was named Barbour Lathrop Plant Introduction Garden.
For those working on Bamboo Bonus Cache, don't forget to check for your clue!.
GARDEN HOURS:
Monday through Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 12 noon to 5 pm
OFFICES
Monday through Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens is closed on major federal or state holidays, including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. Call ahead to confirm our hours if you are uncertain about holiday closings.
In addition, we are closed the Friday after Thanksgiving and the entire week from Christmas (December 25) through and including New Year's Day (January 1).
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