After a recent trip to Steamboat Springs, Colo., Price City Councilman Layne Miller was inspired to bring a botanical garden to the area. While Miller had visited the garden in Colorado a number of times, his recent trip coincided with a volunteer day where residents were spread throughout the area, taking care of their individual gardens.
The Steamboat Springs botanical garden began as a horse pasture that was donated to the city and consists of 60 different gardens, also known as “neighborhoods,” that individuals care for. The Flinstone Park, located at the Price City underpass, is where the Price botanical garden will be located. This venture has been approved by Price City Mayor Mike Kourianos and the city council.
While building the concept for the garden, Miller contacted local Lita Riley for assistance, and she willingly stepped up to the task. Each garden in Steamboat Springs is sponsored and cared for by an individual, organization or business and is volunteer designed, operated and funded with a city partnership. Consisting of walkways and pathways, Miller expressed that the Flinstone Park is a great option due to already having grass in place. A zoning change will not be required.
The Price botanical garden will also have a section for young ones to be entertained while families garden. Due to Price being a high desert area, landscaping that best fits the climate will need to be selected. Potential partners are USU Extension, USU Eastern, the Price City Farmers Market, local senior citizens, the Utah Department of Transportation, residents as well as various volunteers.
As soon as the weather warms up and if there are enough volunteers, the garden may begin. A board will be organized soon pertaining to the garden. To be a part of the botanical garden’s growth and expansion, contact Miller at (435) 820-4326 or at laynem@priceutah.net.
