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Sign upfor email updates on news and programs. Welcome to the Polly Hill Arboretum. The Polly Hill Arboretum, a Martha’s Vineyard horticultural and botanical landmark, was developed by the legendary horticulturist, Polly Hill (1907-2007).
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Polly Hill valued expert advice and encouraged others to...
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The Polly Hill Arboretum is home to rare trees and shrubs...
- SCIENCE
A major component of the Arboretum’s mission is to...
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The Polly Hill Arboretum has been awarded a Level IV...
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Aug 7 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm The Polly Hill Arboretum Far Barn...
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Who Was Polly Hill. Our founder, legendary horticulturist, Polly Hill, who died April 25, 2007 at the age of 100, was a practical gardener who learned from trial and error. At the age of 50 with patience and determination she decided to grow an arboretum by sowing a seed. Known as a realist, she never thought it was all that remarkable; but her ...
- Early Years
- Butcher/Hill Years
- From Private to Public
- Historic Recognition
The farm acquired by Polly’s family in 1926may be traced back in the historical record to 1669. The Arboretum’s offices are housed in the renovated Homestead, a building dating from the 1700s. Other historic structures on the property include the Far Barn, now used for lectures and special events, and the Cowbarn, which houses a horticulutral libra...
In 1926 the Littlefield’s sold 40 acres, including the Homestead and other farm buildings to Polly’s parents, Margaret and Howard Butcher, Jr., for a summer home. Margaret Butcher named the property the Barnard’s Inn Farm to honor Barnard Luce and the inn he once operated from the Homestead. Margaret Butcher was a gifted architect and decorator and...
This transition was made possible when Dr. David H. Smith met Polly through an introduction by the Vineyard Conservation Society. Dr. Smith, impressed with the scientific nature of the plant collection, approached Polly and her family and arranged for the purchase of the property. The non-profit organization, the Polly Hill Arboretum Inc., was crea...
In 2015 we received welcome news: the National Park Service has listed PHA as the Polly Hill Arboretum Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places. This formal recognition of the Arboretum’s significance based on national standards honors the exceptional importance of our historic property as well as our preservation efforts. The ...
Tours. The Polly Hill Arboretum, a Martha’s Vineyard horticultural and botanical landmark, was developed by the legendary horticulturist, Mary Louise (Polly) Hill (1907-2007). Here in 1958, Polly began an arboretum by sowing a seed, eventually bringing 20 acres under cultivation while preserving 40 additional acres as native woodland ...
Located on State Road in West Tisbury. The Polly Hill Arboretum, a 70-acre public garden, contains the results of Polly Hill’s fifty years of horticultural experimentation. Rare trees and shrubs from around the world are set among stone walls, meadows, and fields. Check Our Program Calendar.
Website. www .pollyhillarboretum .org. The Polly Hill Arboretum includes 8 ha (20 acres) under cultivation, with an additional 16 ha (40 acres) of native woodland, located on Martha's Vineyard at 809 State Road, West Tisbury, Massachusetts, United States.
Jul 6, 2023 · Nature & Science. Nurturing the Legacy of Polly Hill. Thomas Humphrey. Thursday, July 6, 2023 - 4:35pm. Print. 1 Comment. Twenty-five years since its founding as an arboretum and 65 years after Polly Hill planted her first tree, the Polly Hill Arboretum remains a world-class horticultural institution.
