Urban gardens in Poughkeepsie, New York

Located at 765 Dutchess Turnpike in Poughkeepsie, New York, the Garden Center at Adams is a top-ranked store for all your gardening needs. With expert staff ready to provide guidance and advice, Adams Garden Center offers a wide variety of soil amendments, seeds, gardening tools, and supplies to help you grow beautiful plants, flowers, and vegetables. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Adams has everything you need to make your garden thrive. In addition to gardening supplies, Adams also carries pet food, garden furniture, grills, birdhouses, and a variety of gifts and gadgets. Visit Adams Garden Center to turn your garden into a vibrant and productive oasis.

The Vassar College Arboretum, located at 124 Raymond Avenue in Poughkeepsie, New York, is a beautiful park filled with over 230 species of trees. The campus trees are considered priceless, with a rich history of tree planting ceremonies dating back to the class of 1868. The arboretum features elms, maples, beeches, and a variety of other tree species, as well as the Shakespeare Garden planted in 1916 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death. The Vassar Arboretum was established in 1865 by Matthew Vassar and has since been maintained by dedicated horticulturists. The institution continues to uphold its commitment to preserving the campus landscape, honoring Matthew Vassar's vision over a century later.