Victorian-inspired Plants at Mount Auburn

When you visit Mount Auburn this summer you may notice some palms and other tropical plants popping up in the landscape. While they may be unusual for this climate, they’re not the first time Mount Auburn has showcased exotic flora.
“A Most Beautiful and Commodious Building” Mount Auburn’s Story Chapel and Administration Building

The first thing you see when you pass through the entry gateway of Mount Auburn Cemetery is Story Chapel and the adjoining Administration Building. Since 1898, the old stone building has provided a setting for funeral and memorial services; a … Continue reading
“Here let the brave repose…”
Veterans are among those buried and remembered throughout Mount Auburn’s 175 acres. We thank and honor each of these men and women for their bravery and for their service. Learn more about the lives and stories of some of these … Continue reading
Carolina allspice, Sweetshrub

Having evolved before bees and butterflies these are mainly pollinated by beetles Continue reading