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Naples Botanical garden

Naples Botanical Garden

To develop and conserve collections and habitats representative of the flora and cultures between the 26th latitudes. To discover, research and share knowledge about these plants and their gifts to us of beauty, tranquility, sustenance, and well-being. And to engage and inspire everyone to care for the plants around them and become stewards of the…

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Holden Forests & Gardens is made up of two of Northeast Ohio’s most important environmental and cultural institutions — the Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden. As the 12th largest public garden in the country, Holden Forests & Gardens has close to 17,000 member households and an annual attendance of over 350,000, for whom we strive to provide inspirational and educational visitor experiences.

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Renowned plant collections, beautiful displays and spectacular exhibitions make the Atlanta Botanical Garden the loveliest place in the city to visit. An urban oasis, the Garden includes 30 acres of outdoor gardens, an award-winning Children’s Garden, the serene Storza Woods highlighted by a unique Canopy Walk, and the picturesque Skyline Garden.

Butterfly garden at the West Virginia Botanic Garden

West Virginia Botanic Garden

The West Virginia Botanic Garden is a collection of nine themed gardens run by a non-profit organization. The site is also committed to conserving the surrounding Tibbs Run Preserve. This endangered habitat is a mix of deciduous, hemlock, and rhododendron trees.

The themed gardens are headlined by the beautiful Butterfly Garden, which delights visitors with colorful blooms from spring to fall. The Eclectic Garden showcases a yearly display of annuals and perennials. The Secret Garden celebrates shade-loving plants such as ferns and hostas.

Conservatory at the Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens

Few botanical gardens in the US can rival the splendor of Longwood Gardens. This massive site covers over 1,000 acres and once belonged to the du Pont family. The gardens have been open to the public since 1921 and are now run by the Longwood Foundation. Some of the site’s most popular outdoor gardens include the Idea Garden, the Meadow Garden, the Topiary Garden, and the Wisteria Garden. The Conservatory alone contains approximately 4,600 species of plants and trees. It includes areas such as the Palm House and Mediterranean Garden.

Pond and bridge at the Memphis Botanical Garden

Memphis Botanical Garden

The Memphis Botanical Garden is a 96-acre oasis in the heart of the city. The gardens have been open since 1953 and are nestled within Audubon Park. The site includes 23 themed gardens as well as an arboretum. Some of the more popular garden areas include the Japanese Garden, the Pollinator Garden, and the Rose Garden. The Herb Garden displays 500 different species of herbs, while the Delta Garden showcases plants native to the Mississippi Delta.

Japanese garden at the Fort Worth Botanical Garden

Fort Worth Botanic Garden

This 110-acre site is Texas’s oldest major botanical garden, having opened its doors in 1934. The Fort Worth Botanic Garden also houses the Botanical Research Institute of Texas. The site contains 22 specialty gardens that showcase more than 2,500 plants. The Japanese Garden and the Rose Garden are extremely popular. The Four Seasons Garden creates a striking display starring hundreds of species of chrysanthemums, daylilies, and irises.

Walk at the Washington Park Arboretum

Washington Park Arboretum

This 230-acre arboretum covers much of Seattle’s Washington Park. The site is managed by the University of Washington Botanic Gardens and contains several themed gardens. The Arboretum’s biggest attraction is undoubtedly the spring blooms of the Azalea Way. The Pacific Connections Garden showcases a fantastic collection of Pacific plants native to Australia, China, Chile, and New Zealand. The garden is organized into geographical areas, including a 2.5 acre stretch of New Zealand forest. Other popular gardens include the Japanese Garden and the Rhododendron Glen.

Cheyenne Botanic Gardens

The 9-acre Cheyenne Botanic Gardens are tucked away within Lions Park. The site began in 1977 with the construction of a conservatory. Now, three greenhouses make up the complex – each devoted to different types of plants.

The Shane Smith Conservatory is the heart of the gardens. This 6,800 ft² conservatory contains a collection of cacti and tropical plants. It also includes an orangery and a bonsai house on the upper floors.

Orange blooms at the North Carolina Arboretum

North Carolina Arboretum

The North Carolina Arboretum is nestled within the Pisgah National Forest near Asheville. The 434-acre site is divided between an arboretum and a botanical garden. The current incarnation of the site opened in the late 1980s. The Blue Ridge Quilt Garden is a colorful parterre that pays homage to the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. The Arboretum also displays the National Native Azalea Repository, which contains every type of azalea native to the US.

Colourful garden at the Northern Plains Botanical Garden

Northern Plains Botanic Garden

This six-acre garden is run by the non-profit Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society. Despite its small size, the garden showcases several different areas and plants. The Society hopes to expand the site in future years.

The central area contains the Greenhouse, Hummingbird Patio, Chrysanthemum Garden, Butterfly Garden, and Rain Garden. The largest section of the site is devoted to an Edible Forest. This plot displays native fruit trees and shrubs along with pollinator plants. It’s primarily used for educational courses.

Backyard garden display at the Lendonwood Garden

Lendonwood Gardens

Despite its small size, Lendonwood Gardens has achieved some big things. This three-acre garden displays more than 1,400 plants, including the Southwest’s largest collections of rhododendrons. Lendonwood Gardens was established in 1995 and became a non-profit organization in 1997.

Lendonwood boasts one of America’s largest collections of false cypress trees. The site also displays 500 daylily varieties, 75 species of Japanese maples, over 50 bonsai trees, and more than 70 types of hostas.

Rock garden landing at eh Bedrock Gardens

Bedrock Gardens

This privately-owned botanical garden features a stunning range of sculptures and architecturally themed gardens. Bedrock Gardens covers 20 acres and was opened to the public in 1990 by its current owners. More than 1,000 plant species are displayed throughout the garden. The site contains several collections, including dwarf conifers. There are woodland areas decorated with sculptures, as well as the Spiral Garden and the Funnel Garden. There is also a French-inspired parterre garden.

Display garden the Ruttgers Botanical Garden

Rutgers Gardens

Owned and operated by Rutgers University, this 130-acre site is split between 60 acres of specialty gardens and 70 acres of woodland. Rutgers Gardens is the official botanical garden of the university and aims to conserve and research its collection to educate visitors. The garden began in 1916 and now includes several distinct garden areas. The site consists of a Bamboo Grove and a dedicated Pollinator Garden. Several gardens are themed around various plant types, including the Holly Collection, a Rhododendron and Azalea Garden, and a Succulent Garden.