See the
Special Features page for more detailed
restoration plans.
Re-establishing the gardens will support a
series of classes and tours for the public. The
Corbin rose and small perennial gardens and
castle overlook will be reconstructed. The
Corbin project includes installing an irrigation
system; constructing pathways, a footbridge, and
railings; and reconstructing the basalt castle
overlook along with the installation of
interpretive signs.
The
Moore-Turner restoration phase will begin with
clearing and stabilizing pathways and marking
ruin sites. Garden features and pathways will
be reconstructed before development of the
perennial gardens. The bed layout precedes the
installation of underground wiring and
irrigation systems. A 70-foot pond and
waterfall, basalt columned pergola, tea house,
reflection pond, and rose arbor will be
restored. The rose garden will be the final
garden area to be restored with a sundial focal
point. The main entry to the Heritage Gardens
will include restrooms, an information kiosk,
and parking lot improvements. Installation of
interpretive signs, the planting of perennials,
roses, woodland plants, turf, shrubbery, trees,
and annuals will complete the restoration of
this historic garden project.
The already-established Natural Woodland Area
will encompass the remaining southern hillside
behind the Corbin House. Native plantings will
be re-established to the site. Pathways will be
constructed to allow the viewing of the basalt
outcrops and cliffs throughout the woodland
area, which will connect the Gardens to the City
of Spokane's Cliff Park.
