Virginia Gardens Attractions
Blandy Experimental Farm
Research facility in the Shenandoah Valley, home of the State Arboretum of Virginia. Information about education programs for all ages, photo gallery, and FAQ.
http://www.virginia.edu/blandy
Edith Johnson Carrier Arboretum
Arboretum on the James Madison University campus also includes herb, bog, rock, and perennial gardens, serving as an outdoor educational and environmental center. Descriptions and photos of the gardens, information about visiting and events.
http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum
George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
The house and garden where George Washington lived, now an educational tourist attraction. Formal and plantation gardens. Visitor information and educational pages.
http://www.mountvernon.org
Hahn Horticulture Garden at Virginia Tech
University garden in Blacksburg. Photographic tour, visitor information, quarterly newsletters, listing of events, and information about volunteering.
http://www.hort.vt.edu/hhg
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Richmond attraction features perennial and Victorian gardens, exotic Asian valley, wetland and children's areas, and a study garden. Information about visiting, events, and education.
http://www.lewisginter.org
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Features many theme gardens, collections, and an arboretum. Photos and descriptions, visitor information, gardening resources.
http://www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org
Oatlands Plantation
Mansion and gardens of an 1803 plantation in Leesburg, a National Trust for Historic Preservation property. The formal gardens are maintained in the spirit of the original owners. Calendar of events, history, rates and directions.
http://www.oatlands.org