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History

The Ball Gardens have been the evaluation and testing grounds for the world’s wealth of horticultural introductions and improvements for more than 75 years. What began as a row trial garden for seed varieties in 1933 has grown to encompass over 9 acres of display beds for annuals and perennials, including the newest plants from the industry’s leading breeders and marketers.

We hope our trial gardens spark some fantastic ideas! They’ve been designed to inspire visitors as they compare products in an exciting and innovative display – encouraging creative ideas for home garden and commercial settings.