Amirillo
Botanical Gardens
The
Amarillo Botanical Gardens is dedicated to the art, science,
knowledge and enjoyment of horticulture. Visit their website
to learn about the ongoing construction of a new garden and
conservatory facility.
Beaumont
Botanical Gardens
This
23.5-acre public garden is located within the tree-shaded
500 acres of Tyrrell Park and features theme gardens with
camellias, roses, bromeliads, and native plants.
Visit
website for a virtual tour and information about operation
times.
Corpus
Christi Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
These
cultivated gardens feature a large collection of orchids,
hibiscus, plumeria, and roses, as well as a sensory garden,
offset by the surrounding wetlands and mesquite forest.
Operational
hours: 9 a.m -to- 5 p.m. Closed on Mondays.
Visit
website for admission charges.
The
Dallas Arbortum and Botanic Garden
This
facility features landscaped acres of trees, themed gardens,
and lawns, with shores of an enchanting lake that overlooks
downtown Dallas fountains, sculptures, and two historic mansions.
They also feature many exciting events throughout the year.
Visit
their website for operation hours and admission charges.
Fort
Worth Botanic Garden
The
oldest botanic garden in Texas, this is a 109-acre living
museum displaying over 2,500 species of native and exotic
plants themed gardens that include a water conservation garden.
Visit
their website for operation hours and admission charges
Mercer
Arboretum and Botanic Gardens
Located
in Humble, Mercer has over 250 acres of East Texas piney woods
showcasing the region’s largest collection of native
and cultivated plants. Aldine Westfield Road divides the facility
into two special use areas. The east side is home to the Botanic
Gardens with over 20 acres of developed gardens, including
herb, ginger, fern, daylily, tropical, bamboo, endangered
species collections, color displays, and extensive walking
trails. The west side of Aldine Westfield is home to the Arboretum
including an outdoor classroom, picnic area with tables and
grills, a barbecue pavilion, and three miles of walking trails
that wind through beautifully preserved woodlands with environmental
interpretation.
Visit
their website for operation hours and admission charges and
much more.
Peckerwood
Garden
This
botanical garden in Hempstead features a collection of rare
plants native to the Southern US and Mexico, mingled with
Asian plants, with a dry garden, arboretum, and herbaceous
border.
Visit
their website for operation hours and admission charges
San
Antonio Botanical Garden
This
City garden features formal and display gardens, a conservatory,
and sections representing Texas native areas. Offers educational
events, programs, and classes year-round.
Visit
their website for operation hours and admission charges
