The Perennial Garden is located towards the back of the museum grounds. It is a beautiful example of native plants and flowers that grow in Iowa. Our wonderful Master Gardner's Donna and Roger Day with help from the Landscape Committee work from spring to fall caring and maintaining the garden and memorial trees as well as the museum grounds.

Located behind the Clancy-Erickson buildings, the Butterfly Garden is the museum's efforts to preserve and protect the butterfly and pollinator population. The garden is well cared for by our volunteer garden committee and Master Gardener's Donna and Roger Day.

Located to the right of the house, the Kitchen Garden is an example of a late 1800s garden used to grow food and herbs for cooking. These gardens would be located just off the kitchen and were maintained by the lady of the home or the hired help. Plants that could be found in a Kitchen Garden are: tomatoes, basil, potatoes, corn, squash, and more. Our dedicated team of volunteers help maintain the garden each year.