Montrose Botanic Gardens

As we approach the 30th anniversary of the Montrose Botanical Society, it's important to note that we are still a very small-budget non-profit run almost entirely by volunteers. In a true show of community spirit, almost all of the regular maintenance and development of the Gardens is done by our Weed Warriors - an affectionate name for our dedicated members. When you make a donation to the Montrose Botanic Gardens, rest assured that it is growing those gardens and the Society's mission.

The Montrose Botanic Gardens are not only a place of beauty and inspiration, but also an invaluable educational tool for residents as they strive to create landscapes that are in step with the high desert nature of the Uncompahgre Valley. 

In addition to offering a yearly slate of educational programs, the Gardens are an active demonstration garden for the Plant Select program, which develops and selects varieties that provide more beauty with less work in our intermountain region. We want gardeners of all levels to be able to create smart and successful gardens using fewer resources and with a more positive environmental impact. Montrose Botanic Gardens also offers children's programs, often in cooperation with the Montrose Regional Library. Students from pre-school through college utilize our Gardens as an outdoor classroom and our volunteers as teachers. 

Testimonials

"Having just moved to the Uncompahgre Valley from the Midwest, I found the Montrose Botanic Gardens a great resource for learning what to plant in my new yard -- and what not to plant!  Not only could I see examples of plants that work in this environment, I also met some very helpful people there too."  [P.J., Montrose]

"I know I've really accomplished something when my nephew gets here first thing in the morning and asks, "Uncle John, can we go to the Botanic Gardens and take pictures?" We each brought our own camera and he ended up with some nice shots. What a great morning we've spent together."  [J.K., Montrose]

"I was overwhelmed by your garden’s beauty. The variety of plants, design, exquisite sculptures, gates and the cascading water feature made it a treasure to behold. Thank you for your time and love in maintaining this beautiful sanctuary and providing a space for children."   [D.E., Summer visitor from Alabama]