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The site for Garvan Woodland Gardens was purchased in the 1920's after a clear-cut in about 1915. In 1956 Verna Cook Garvan began to develop it as a garden and possible future residence.

Over the next forty years, Mrs. Garvan planted thousands of specimens which now form an impressive collection. There are hundreds of rare shrubs and trees, some over 40 years old. Nearby sits a pavilion designed by nationally acclaimed architect E. Fay Jones.

Upon her death, Mrs. Garvan left the property to the Department of Landscape Architecture through the University of Arkansas Foundation.

This 120 degree panorama was stitched from five photos. Please note the steps to the right of the bridge that lead down to the creek below.