Here one can explore 7 acres of gardens containing more than 500 species of plants, including those that made up English's personal arboretum. Rare ornamental trees and shrubs from all over the temperate world are underplanted with flowering plants in similarly rich variety. The English gardens are worth a visit even in winter, when the tapestry of bark and berry and the perfume of winter-flowering plants will brighten the grayest day. In summer the Seattle Fuchsia Society's display garden enlivens the spacious lawns, where one can picnic and watch the boats make their way through the lock systems that connect Lake Washington to Puget Sound. A summer band concert series and special theme family events, such as Scandinavian Day, provide further entertainment on the weekends.
Admission is free.
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