Rooftop gardens planting well underway

Patients at St. Francis-Mooresville will soon be able to take comfort from second-story views of the hospital's new rooftop gardens.

The north and south rooftop gardens are being planted this month. The gardens will take some time to grow in, with full growth expected within three years.

In addition to the plants, special lighting will illuminate both gardens, and a special statue of St. Francis is planned for the north garden.

St. Francis-Mooresville is the first hospital in central Indiana to incorporate rooftop gardens. The gardens are part of the hospital’s overall design to create a calming, healing space for patients and visitors.