Texas Gardens Attractions
Amarillo Botanical Gardens
Site documents the ongoing construction of a new garden and conservatory facility. Information about volunteering, events, and associated garden clubs.
http://www.amarillobotanicalgardens.org
Beaumont Botanical Gardens & Warren Loose Conservatory
Features theme gardens with camellias, roses, bromeliads, and native plants. Includes a virtual tour, history, and a calendar of events.
http://www.beaumontbotanicalgardens.com
Chandor Gardens
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.
http://www.chandorgardens.com
Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
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.
http://www.ccbotanicalgardens.org
Dallas Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Features landscaped acres of trees, gardens, and lawns, with fountains, sculptures, and historic mansions. Site includes membership information, photos of each garden, and information about educational programs.
http://www.dallasarboretum.org
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
The oldest botanic garden in Texas, a 109-acre living museum displaying over 2,500 species of native and exotic plants.
http://www.fwbg.org
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Calendar of events, list of activities, information about animal life, and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.houstonarboretum.org
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Publications, native plant information, and schedules of events and ongoing educational programs.
http://www.wildflower.org
Lubbock Memorial Arboretum
History, membership information, calendar of events, information about activities and educational programs, and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.lubbockarboretum.org
Peckerwood Garden
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.
http://www.peckerwoodgarden.com
Riverside Nature Center
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.
http://www.riversidenaturecenter.org
Ruby Mize Azalea Garden
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.
http://azalea.sfasu.edu
San Antonio Botanical Garden
City garden features formal and display gardens, a conservatory, and sections representing Texas native areas. Offers educational events, programs, and classes year-round.
http://www.sabot.org
Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
Situated within the city limits of Orange, Texas, Shangri La is a 250 acre private reserve bequeathed by Nelda C. Stark to the Stark Foundation.
http://www.shangrilagardens.org
Valley Nature Center
Urban nature park in the Rio Grande Valley (Weslaco) aims to provide environmental education about the unique South Texas ecosystem. Information about hours, programs and exhibits, and the native plant nursery.
http://www.valleynaturecenter.org
Zilker Botanical Garden
Schedules and information about tours, projects, and education programs, as well as photo gallery and searchable type specimen register.
http://www.zilkergarden.org