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[[File:Finnerty Gardens (6905670578).jpg|thumb|The Finnerty Gardens at the University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada.]] |
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'''Finnerty Gardens''' is a public [[woodland garden]] located on and maintained by the [[University of Victoria]] in [[Victoria, British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. Its main feature is the sizeable collection of [[rhododendrons]] artfully arranged throughout the 2.7 [[hectare]] (6.5 [[acre]]) site. There are 500 variations of rhododendrons and rhododendron hybrids on the grounds, in addition to 1,600 trees and shrubs, mostly of native varieties. There are numerous paths and benches throughout the garden winding through and around three [[pond]]s located on the site.<ref>{{cite web |
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Finnerty Gardens was born in 1974 when Mrs. Jean Simpson of Cowichan lake passed away and left her and her husband's 54 year old rhododendron collection to the University. It was at the time the largest collection in British Columbia and was soon transported to the University. The original site was 1.5 acres in size and maintained by many local plant enthusiasts know as the Friends of the University Gardens. As the gardens grew, dozens of nurseries and private owners began to donate plants to be planted in the gardens and soon after, an additional 5 acres was opened up to planting. In 1988 the gardeners decided to undergo a major transplant due to the poor soil conditions in the original section of the gardens. In September of that year over 300 plants were moved. Since then, Finnerty Gardens has continued to expand and thrive still in the hands of the Friends of the University Gardens. |
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*[http://www.external.uvic.ca/gardens/ Finnerty Gardens website] |
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The bulging rabbit population on campus has begun to cause problems to Finnerty Gardens. A five foot rabbit fence has been erected around most of the perimeter but because complete closure of the gardens is not possible due both to the paths in and out and rabbit's tunnelling abilities, the University has been considering a cull. |
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The particularly strong storms that occurred in late November and early December in 2006 took their toll on the gardens, knocking down many older trees, blocking paths, and breaking some of the older plants. The reconstruction efforts continue. |
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The University Gardens were developed when, in 1974, the estate of Mrs. Jeanne Buchanan Simpson of Cowichan Lake was left to the University. She and her husband George, beginning in the 1920's, built up a notable collection of Rhododendron species at their Lake Cowichan home. Many plants were grown from seed obtained directly or indirectly from famous plant explorers of the day. Theirs was the largest collection in British Columbia. |
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Finnerty Gardens is a public woodland garden located on and maintained by the University of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Its main feature is the sizeable collection of rhododendrons artfully arranged throughout the 2.7 hectare (6.5 acre) site. There are 500 variations of rhododendrons and rhododendron hybrids on the grounds, in addition to 1,600 trees and shrubs, mostly of native varieties. There are numerous paths and benches throughout the garden winding through and around three ponds located on the site.[1]
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- ^ University of Victoria (2007-01-23). "UVic Finnerty Gardens". Retrieved 2007-02-23.