The Noel Welcome Garden
The first garden with the trellis, crabapple trees, and hydrangea encountered on the northern path into the Arboretum.

The Noel Welcome Garden was a gift from Richard and Rosann Noel to honor their grandchildren. The garden provides a friendly gathering place and the trellis, crabapple trees, and tall hydrangea provide a sense of shelter and welcome for visitors. Hostas are planted beneath the crabapples while the front of the garden is planted with part-shade annual displays.