Category: Botanic Gardens

  • Botanica the Wichita Gardens has The Ultimate Children’s Garden

    Botanica the Wichita Gardens has The Ultimate Children’s Garden

    If you are traveling with children and looking for things to do in Kansas, be sure to put Botanica, The Wichita Gardens on your list of things to do. Nestled in the heart of Wichita is one of the best kept secrets in Kansas. This stunning attraction is a botanical garden that is beautiful in […]

  • Cheyenne Botanic Gardens – Conservatory, Children’s Village and More!

    Cheyenne Botanic Gardens – Conservatory, Children’s Village and More!

    If you are a gardener on the road and looking for things to do in Wyoming, one of your most often searched terms is likely to be “botanic gardens near me.” Luckily for you, Cheyenne Botanic Gardens will be a search result worth exploring. My husband and I are spending a few weeks visiting botanical […]

  • Orton Botanical Garden – Native Drought Tolerant Plants – Desert Garden

    Orton Botanical Garden – Native Drought Tolerant Plants – Desert Garden

    Looking for things to do in Idaho? If you have an interest in drought tolerant plants, desert gardens and plants for a pollinator garden, be sure to include a visit to Orton Botanical Garden in Twin Falls, Idaho to your itinerary. Also known as Plantasia Cactus Gardens, this five acre garden is beautifully planted with native […]

  • Tizer Botanic Garden – Enjoy a Fairy Garden and Other Whimsical Touches

    Tizer Botanic Garden – Enjoy a Fairy Garden and Other Whimsical Touches

    If you are a gardener and are looking for things to do in Montana, be sure to add Tizer Botanic Garden & Arboretum to your trip itinerary. Located in the heart of the Elkhorn Mountains, in Jefferson City, Montana, is a delightful botanic garden with a whimsical feel. The garden is situated on 6 acres […]

  • The Memphis Botanic Garden – Children’s Garden – Herb Garden & more!

    The Memphis Botanic Garden – Children’s Garden – Herb Garden & more!

    The Memphis Botanic Garden in Memphis, Tennessee gives visitors a chance to connect with nature in a relaxing and enjoyable way. Sculptures, plants and water all coordinate beautifully in this lovely botanical garden. The botanic garden offers lush walking trails with plenty of tall trees to shade visitors from the hot summer sun. The garden […]

  • Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park

    Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park

    If you enjoy walking trails that immerse you in a tranquil lake scene, with 113-acres of lovely themed gardens, the Springfield Botanical Gardens are for you. My husband and I spend the summer touring and writing about botanical gardens around the country.  We recently spent some time in Missouri and discovered this little gem of […]

  • Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens – Nature and Wildlife in LA

    Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens – Nature and Wildlife in LA

    The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens has something special in store for both animal lovers and those interested in botanical gardens. This 135 acre zoo and botanical garden was founded in 1966 and is home to more than 1,400 birds, amphibians, mammals and reptiles.  Comfortable shoes are a must, since there is a lot […]

  • International Waterlily Collection – Things to do in San Angelo, Texas

    International Waterlily Collection – Things to do in San Angelo, Texas

    If you are passing through San Angelo, Texas, be sure and fit in a visit to the International Waterlily Collection. You will get a chance to view the premiere collection of waterlilies found anywhere in existence. Water lily, from the family Nymphaeaceae, comprise 58 species of freshwater flowering plants, native to the temperate and tropical […]

  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens – Boothbay Harbor, Me

    Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens – Boothbay Harbor, Me

    The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine. have a children’s garden that is one of the best I have seen. Botanical Gardens vary greatly from one place to another, but each seems to have its own special theme. My husband and I tour the country, in the summer months, visiting garden centers around the […]

  • Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory – Indoor Botanical Gardens in Fort Wayne, Indiana

    Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory – Indoor Botanical Gardens in Fort Wayne, Indiana

    Surround yourself in nature in the 25,000 square foot gardens of Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory. This enclosed conservatory is an oasis nestled in the down town area of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The gardens feature tropical displays, waterfalls and a Sonoran Desert display with over 72 types of cacti. In all, the gardens boast over 1200 plants […]

  • Wellfield Botanic Gardens – A Fun Filled Day in a Living Museum

    Wellfield Botanic Gardens – A Fun Filled Day in a Living Museum

    The Wellfield Botanic Gardens in Elkhart, Indiana are like a living museum with art, nature, and structure all coordinating beautifully. The waters of Christiana Creek stream through the gardens, which are a combination of nature, art and hardscaping that is sure to delight. The Botanic Gardens feature 36 acres of lush gardens against a backdrop […]

  • Hahn Horticulture Garden – Virginia Tech – Blacksburg, VA

    Hahn Horticulture Garden – Virginia Tech – Blacksburg, VA

    Today we will visit Hahn Horticulture Garden in Blacksburg, Virginia. Garden tours are one of my favorite things to do when I am on the road. I love touring Botanical Gardens that I have not previously visited and sharing details and photos of them with my readers.  This Horticulture Gardens are set on 6 acres of […]

  • Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve

    Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve

    Touring a botanical garden with children in tow can be a challenge. But this is not so with Beech Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve. This delightful garden center seems tailor made for kids and is the perfect way to introduce them to flowers and nature! This delightful botanical garden is located in Alliance, Ohio and […]

  • The White Garden – Raleigh Botanical Gardens

    The White Garden – Raleigh Botanical Gardens

    We recently had visitors from the UK who are gardeners, so we took them to JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh for a visit. One of my favorite parts of the gardens is The White Garden.  It is a wonderful place to spend a day. You can walk around and enjoy Easter lilies, white agapanthus and […]

  • Raleigh Botanical Gardens Visit

    Raleigh Botanical Gardens Visit

    One of my favorite things to do when I have some spare time is to visit Raleigh Botanical Gardens.  I love the new perennial and annual plants that I learn about and it just de-stresses me like nothing else seems to do. Raleigh has a great Botanical Garden called JC Raulston Arboretum. The beauty of […]