Gardenviews at Mrs. B's Historic Lanesboro Inn

Our Garden has been Certified as an official Wildlife Habitat by
The National Wildlife Federation.

~A Birder's Paradise ~
We have created garden areas wherever we found a place that something would grow, and in
places that would not allow for ground planting...we have used pots to create green areas with
succulents and flowering plants as well. The garden is always a work in progress. You can see it
below and will find Taro, (Elephant Ear) growing there. Some types of this plant are used to make poi
in Hawaii. The leaves can grow up to 5' wide. Very beautiful and as close to tropical as we could get.
We have also planted many lovely different kinds of grasses below...in keeping with the natural
rivers edge and plants native to the Midwest

The Zen garden is a space for contemplation, nature watching. Watch the birds, listen to the music
of the river and the kakei fountain. We ask that you do not take food or drink into this part of the
garden. The two lower levels of the garden have seating you may use (we also have outside decks
with chairs and tables for enjoying snacks and drinks.)

Click on pictures
to enlarge.

The upper garden is the kitchen garden for the Inn. We grow herbs, flowers and vegetables from
this area to prepare our breakfasts and garnish when we plate our fruit course and entree. This
garden area is reserved solely for our kitchen use, although we have placed flowers here and there
for color and interest, some edible as well, but please do not pick the posies.

"Let your mind become clear like a still forest pool" ...Jack Kornfield

Root River At The Edge of Lower Garden

~ From one of our guests. ~

"My most memorable time here has been the garden.
It is perfectly lovely.I could have spent all of mytime enjoying it."

Click on pictures below to
see some of the beautiful
birds who visit our garden.

Our gardens are Organic. Keeping the garden organic means you are not
ingesting poisons on or in your food. Of course the entire garden, Inn and
surrounding property are completely smoke free. Take a moment or two to
enjoy the garden while staying at Mrs. B's Inn.
Not only is this a peaceful place, but during times when
the flowers are blooming we have many butterflies and lots of nesting birds,
water birds...ducks and Herons.
~~~~~ It is a birder's paradise ~~~~~
Our Garden has been Certified as an Official Wildlife Habitat
by The National Wildlife Federation.
~ A Birder's Paradise ~

Mrs. B's Historic Lanesboro Inn