Timeline (1976-2004)

1967
1972
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1983
1984
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004

Dr. Black hired by Ricks College to teach Biology.
Dr. Black on committee that proposed Horticulture Program.
Dr. Black receives approval for 10 acres for gardens.
Dr. Black taught first horticulture class.
First greenhouse built.
Allen Wilson and Jim Long hired
Benson building dedicated. The gardens named.
Orchard planted. Don Miller hired.
Main entrance constructed.
Erected a sign naming the gardens.
Kiosk built.
Picnic shelter built.
Brother Romney hired.
Brother John hired.
First water feature constructed.
Wall near the bowl constructed.
Central paved area constructed.
Path and bridge near the kissing pond.
Built kissing pond and the Deck.
Radial backyard design and waterwheel constructed.
Ornamental vegetable garden planted.
Sunbird Springs built.
New pavers in the kiosk.
Brother Nelson hired.
Brother Toll hired.
Brother Barnes hired.
Beavers Den and Patsy's Porch completed.
Patsy's Porch moved.
Landscaped Patsy's Porch.
Addition to the Benson Building and greenhouses completed.

*Photos provided by Mike Lewis, University Photographer