He was instrumental in the success of the Arboretum during his twenty years of dedicated service ending when he retired in 1973. The garden was once again renovated in 1995 and renovations were completed in 1996. Walkways were enlarged and the micro-climate of the garden influenced plantings. The Edgerton and Stengel Wildflower Garden was officially rededicated in the summer of 1996. Today, the wildflower garden has a canopy covering of White Ash and Red Maple.
Stone walls remain, the only remnants of agricultural use.
The garden is filled with wildflowers and a shrub layer of native Azaleas and Rhododendrons has been added. On this web site you will find a partial list of species found in the Edgerton and Stengel Wildflower Garden. Wildflower Garden List by Bloom Time Come by in the Spring for a tour of the garden. For information, visit the Connecticut College Arboretum home page. Bibliography Photographs and text by Dave Abrhams '99.