There's A Little-Known Arboretum And Garden Just Waiting For Ohio Explorers
By Sarah McCosham|Published October 21, 2022
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Sarah McCosham
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I write like it's my job - because it is! I have a Master's in English and love words: crossword puzzles, Scrabble games, Wordle, and, of course, good, old-fashioned books.
I'm a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState, and a contributing writer at Cincinnati Magazine. I love the Great Outdoors and am endlessly awestruck by this beautiful country of ours. Coffee keeps me going, yoga keeps me sane, my kids keep me grounded, and my writing keeps me inspired.
Ohio is a gorgeous state that never ceases to take our breath away. From the waterfalls of our national park to the caves of Hocking Hills to the rolling landscape of Amish country, there’s no state more beautiful than the Buckeye State. Hidden gems abound for nature lovers, too, as with today’s feature destination. In the small town of Elmore, there is a little-known arboretum and garden that’s a wonderful treasure for Ohio explorers.
Schedel Arboretum feels a bit like stumbling into a secret garden; it's a beautiful, wonderful treasure that's truly one of the most splendid hidden gems in Ohio.
In addition to many unusual and exotic species of trees and thousands of annual plants and flowers, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens maintains several themed garden displays with unique and whimsical presentations of plants and flowers designed to enhance the entire experience.
This variety of landscapes and biomes makes for a wonderful experience any time of year. During spring and summer, the blooms paint the garden in a kaleidoscope of color, autumn brings lovely fall foliage, and a winter snow turns Schedel Gardens into a veritable wonderland.
There's a global quality to this Ohio garden that's wholly delightful, too. As you walk the grounds, you might feel as though you're wandering through a serene Japanese garden...
It's not just plants that call this glorious garden home, either. Schedel Arboretum is home to a thriving swan population that never fails to enchant visitors!
Schedel Arboretum & Gardens is the kind of place where, just when you think you've discovered it all, you'll find something new to enchant and inspire you.
