Gardens and Arboretums

American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta
"The American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta (AABGA) is the professional association for public gardens in North America, supporting the public horticulture community in its mission to study, display, and conserve plants."

Australian National Botanic Gardens
The Australian National Botanic Gardens maintains a scientific collection of native plants from all parts of Australia. The plants are displayed for the enjoyment and education of visitors and are used for research into plant classification and biology. A herbarium of preserved plant specimens is closely associated with the living collection.

Botanique
Information on more than 1600 botanical and display gardens and arboreta, a calendar of garden events, both covering the US and Canada.

Chanticleer, A Pleasure Garden
A 31-acre pleasure garden near Philadelphia. Unusual combinations of tropicals, perennials, vegetables, woods, and ponds compose an enchanting and intimate setting. Rich colors and textures create a sensual and unique visitor experience.

The Enchanted Gardens of the Renaissance
A guide through three landmark gardens of the Renaissance. Here are three of the most beautiful Mannerist gardens in Italy: The Sacred Grove of Bomarzo, The Villa Lante gardens in Bagnaia, The Villa d'Este gardens in Tivoli

Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens
Located on beautiful Whidbey Island in Washington State's Puget Sound region, Meerkerk Gardens features mature rhododendron hybrids, rare and unusual rhododendron species, azaleas, spring bulbs and naturalized companion plantings in a peaceful woodland setting.

Moosey's Country Garden
A Mother's Day present showcasing a beautiful and eccentric rambling country garden located in West Melton, New Zealand. Quite extensive.

The New York Botanical Garden
One of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in the world, The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is internationally recognized for its horticultural excellence, educational programs, and scientific research.

San Antonio Botanical Gardens
The thirty-three acres of the San Antonio Botanical Gardens form a living museum of plant life, labeled and displayed for public appreciation.

Walker Rock Garden
In West Seattle, a great hit with school children.

Washington Park Arboretum
This two hundred acre park is home to more than 40,000 trees, shrubs and vines and more than 10,000 are catalogued in collections.