The Secret Garden In Mississippi Will Make You Feel Like You’re In A Fairytale
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published July 25, 2018
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
Some of the state’s best sites are hiding right under our noses – and the Veterans Memorial Rose Garden is definitely one of them. Despite its location on Mississippi State University’s campus, not many people know the garden even exists – and that’s a real shame because it’s absolutely enchanting. Take a look:
Situated on the MSU campus, the Veterans Memorial Rose Garden is open and free to the public to visit.
It was established in 2007, as an Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station. Today, it’s a tranquil spot with gazebos, arbors, benches, and lots of beautiful roses.
To be exact, there are more than 30 different kinds of roses! The garden also includes a variety of ornamental trees and shrubbery, only adding to its beauty.
Walkways weave through the flower beds, making it easy to peacefully stroll through the garden. There are also several benches, so you can stop and smell the roses, literally.
Veterans Memorial Rose Garden is located at the Highway 182 entrance to the R. Rodney Foil Plant Science Research Facility. But as you can see from the map, it’s not the only garden on campus.
MSU’s other garden, Mississippi State Trial Garden, is just as lovely. Filled with plants that thrive in Mississippi, it’s a great place for local gardeners to get ideas.
Visit Veterans Memorial Rose Garden at 30 Verner Hurt Blvd., Starkville, MS 39759. For more information, call (662) 325-2403 or visit the garden’s website.
So, ever been to MSU’s rose garden? Know of another beautiful garden in the state? Tell us in the comments section!