The garden and landscape plan, designed by Cynthia Covert, features heirloom plants that would have been flourishing during the late 19th century. The goal of the gardens is to provide a true Victorian era experience for visitors that:
Utilizes historically accurate plants
Provides educational opportunities for all visitors, children and adults
Provides appropriate spaces for current and future events/programs
Provides source for heirloom plants
Integrates exterior landscape into interpretation of the site