if it could develop a suitable display area. Heathcote conducted a major fundraising campaign and developed a plan for a 10,000-square-foot garden complete with stone stands and a Japanese-influenced pavilion that is a favorite scene for weddings and garden parties. Smith died in 2016. See also List of botanical gardens in the United States External links Official Heathcote Botanical Gardens website Virtual tour of Heathcote Botanical Gardens References Botanical gardens in Florida Fort Pierce, Florida Parks in St. Lucie County, Florida Japanese gardens in the United States