Alaska Botanical Garden Master Plan

The ABG Master Plan was revised in 2002 by nationally renowned landscape
architect Carol R. Johnson in conjunction with local Landscape Architecture
firm Earthscape, and again in 2009 by the ABG Design Committee.

The Plan provides the conceptual framework for future developments
of the Garden, which include:

• A visitor center with reception & education areas
• New gardens in addition to the existing Perennial, Rock, and Herb Gardens
• An outdoor amphitheater
• A horticulture and maintenance building
• On-site parking
• Overlook towers to view the Chugach Range

Please click here to see the Alaska Botanical Garden's Master Plan.

Developments in recent years include:

• Entrance area upgrades, paving, welcome kiosk and planting of
  entry shade garden
• Installation of a new "East" garden, designed by Carol R. Johnson
  with assistance from Earthscape and Northwest Landscape, Inc.
• Planting of ABG's first fruit trees and Gold Medal Peony Collection
  in the new "East" garden.
• Installation of a perimeter fence, followed by gate design upgrades
  to keep moose out - to allow ABG to diversify plantings
• Lengthening of the sled dog mushing trail that runs through the
  Garden
• Electrification of the Garden Nursery area, including lights and
  electrical outlets in the barn and Shop-in-the-Garden
  
• Installation of a water well in the nursery, and conversion to well-fed
  irrigation for all gardens