Level III

Nestled among fields of corn and soybeans, this dynamic 50 acre garden is set in the rural Pee Dee region near Lake City, South Carolina. Embracing its southern pastoral setting through an informal, expressive design scheme, the garden is a careful blend of exuberant plant displays, bounding meadows and enduring vistas of grey green pines. Woven throughout this aesthetic tapestry are innovative research, educational programs and community outreach. The resulting union of art and scholarship is a dazzling example of the modern botanical garden.

In a unique partnership with the local community, Moore Farms Botanical Garden designs, installs and maintains many of the public areas in downtown Lake City. These urban landscapes showcase uncommon beauty and diversity, while also serving as secondary sites for replicating significant botanical collections.  

Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place of more than 400,000 active duty service members, veterans and their families. On average, 27 to 30 funerals occur each day. More than 3,000 ceremonies and memorial services take place at the cemetery each year, including national observances for Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day held at the Memorial Amphitheater. Annually, over 3 million people from around the world visit the cemetery to pay their respects. The grounds of the cemetery honor those who have served our nation by providing a sense of beauty and peace and serve as a tribute to the service and sacrifice of every individual laid to rest on these Hallowed Grounds. The cemetery's 624 acres are a unique blend of formal and informal landscapes, dotted with more than 8,600 trees comprised of over 300 species, cultivar or variety. The collections include trees that pre-date the establishment of the cemetery, estimated to be between 200 and 250 years old, a collection of Memorial Trees as well as several majestic specimens.