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Public gardens in Texas

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• Botanical Gardens

Resources in This Category

• Amarillo Botanical Gardens

  http://www.amarillobotanicalgardens.org/
  Site documents the ongoing construction of a new garden and conservatory facility. Information about volunteering, events, and associated garden clubs.

• Chandor Gardens

  http://www.ci.weatherford.tx.us/index.aspx?NID=170
  Estate in Weatherford containing a 40-foot manmade waterfall, Chinese rock sculptures, and an English lawn bowling green. Picture gallery, garden history, and visitor information.

• Fort Worth Botanic Garden

  http://www.fwbg.org/
  The oldest botanic garden in Texas, a 109-acre living museum displaying over 2,500 species of native and exotic plants.

• Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

  http://www.hcp4.net/mercer/
  Overview, contact information, publications, library, programs and events, links, specialties, club, tour, map, and special features.

• Peckerwood Garden

  http://peckerwoodgarden.org/
  Garden in Hempstead featuring a collection of rare plants native to the Southern US and Mexico, mingled with Asian plants, with a dry garden, arboretum, and herbaceous border. Beautiful photography, botanical details, visitor information.

• Riverside Nature Center

  http://www.riversidenaturecenter.org/
  Located in Kerrville on the Guadaqlupe River, this former farm has been transformed into an urban wildlife and native plant sanctuary, with an arboretum, cacti, wildflowers, and native grasses. Schedule, visitor and membership information.

• Ruby Mize Azalea Garden

  http://ag.sfasu.edu/
  A project of Stephen F. Austin State University and the SFA Mast Arboretum, this garden houses a large variety of azaleas, camellias, Japanese maples, and other trees and shrubs. History, mission, photos, and information about events and collections.

• San Antonio Botanical Garden

  http://www.sabot.org/
  City garden features formal and display gardens, a conservatory, and sections representing Texas native areas. Offers educational events, programs, and classes year-round.

• South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center

  http://www.stxbot.org/
  The cultivated gardens feature a large collections of orchids, hibiscus, plumeria, and roses, as well as a sensory garden, offset by the surrounding wetlands and mesquite forest. Information about history, visiting, kids' activities, and event calendar.

• The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

  http://www.dallasarboretum.org/
  Features landscaped acres of trees, gardens, and lawns, with fountains, sculptures, and historic mansions. Membership information, photos of each garden, and information about educational programs.

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