Neighbors and city leaders collaborate on new botanical garden (opens original article in a new tab)

Neighbors and city leaders in Newport News, Virginia, collaborated to establish the Huntington Botanical Garden in the former rose garden area, which now offers self-guided tours and event spaces.

• Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones helped open the Huntington Botanical Garden in the former rose garden area
• Parks and Recreation Department, Virginia Living Museum, and neighbors collaborated to create the garden
• Volunteers reported rapid plant growth and the garden offers self-guided tours with QR codes
• Weddings and events can still be held at the garden