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Missouri Botanical Garden
Facility renowned for its fundamental botanical research. Includes horticultural display, hours of operation, and education programs.
http://www.mobot.org/
Alta Vista Botanical Gardens
Community botanical garden of the world's rarest and most unusual plants in themed environments, bringing together art, people, and nature. City of Vista, California.
http://www.altavistagardens.org
National Capital Botanical Gardens
Information about the admission fees, flower shop and garden nursery, orchid culture, photos, and tissue culture lab are given.
http://www.ncbg.org.pg/
San Antonio Botanical Garden
Offers educational events, programs, and classes year-round.
http://www.sabot.org/
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Volunteer-based organization promoting public knowledge of plants and gardens. Provides an image gallery.
http://www.bbgardens.org/
Oklahoma Botanical Garden and Arboretum
Information on their role in the marketing and promotion of horticulture and landscape architecture in Oklahoma.
http://home.okstate.edu/Okstate/dasnr/hort...
San Francisco Botanical Garden
Mediterranean gardens at Strybing Arboretum in Golden Gate Park presents mission and visitor information, detailed map, course catalog, and plant sale schedule.
http://www.sfbotanicalgarden.org/
Arboretum de Villardebelle
Dedicated to conifers from all over the world. Its main aim is to help protect rare and endangered species. Information on the various species held.
http://www.pinetum.org/
Nanjing Botanical Garden Mem.Sun Yat-Sen
National botanical garden presents its ten landscaped sections, plant collections, and scientific research.
http://www.cnbg.net/
Ladew Topiary Gardens
Includes history, family activity list, events calendar, news, educational program schedule, volunteer opportunities, and group tour information.
http://www.ladewgardens.com/
Aburi Botanic Gardens
Facility in Ghana aiming to promote plant diversity through research, horticultural training, cultivation and introduction of endangered plants, and management of natural resources. Summary information, map, and history.
http://www.unep-wcmc.org/species/plants/gh...
Desert Botanical Garden
Founded in 1937, is a living museum dedicated to desert lands research and education. Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
http://www.desertbotanical.org
Botanic Garden
Forty acres (16 hectares) close to the city centre containing a large collection of plants of international importance.
http://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/
Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens
Featured gardens, calendar of events, and information about children's activities.
http://www.cedarnet.org/gardens/
Recreating Eden: A Natural History of Botanical Gardens
Description of the history and philosophy of botanical gardens with links to nine of the world's best: Leiden, Jardin des Plantes, Kew, Singapore, Missouri, New York, Montreal, San Franscisco, UBC. Based on book by Mary Soderstrom.
http://www.geocities.com/marysoderstrom/bo...
Naples Botanical Garden
The garden will showcase an extensive collection of subtropical and tropical plants from countries as near as Cuba and as far as Indonesia, ranging from desert to rainforests. Naples, Florida.
http://www.naplesgarden.org/
Staten Island Botanical Garden
Virtual tour features the Chinese Scholar's Garden. Educational programmes, visitor information. Staten Island, NY, USA.
http://www.sibg.org
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Australia's second oldest botanical gardens features a native Tasmanian section, Botanical Discovery Centre, Botanical Shop and Sub-Antarctic Plant House.
http://www.rtbg.tas.gov.au/
Connecticut College Arboretum
Research in a broad range of subjects including ecology, field biology, conservation, and natural history. The hundreds of acres of land are also important as a refuge for native plants and animals. Herbarium specimens collected in New England, with an emphasis on Connecticut.
http://arboretum.conncoll.edu/
University of Connecticut Conservatory
The department of ecology and evolutionary biology presents the greenhouse facilities, visiting information, research capabilities, and an index to basic data sheets for many of the plant holdings.
http://florawww.eeb.uconn.edu/
Soekershof Walkabout
Soekershof Walkabout portrays the spiritual diversity of South Africa in mazes, a cactus labyrinth, a philosopher's garden, and other gardens containing more than 1500 succulent plants and unique indigenous plants. There is no such a garden in the Southern Hemisphere. Klaas Voogds West Robertson, West Cape, Republic of South Africa.
http://soekershof.com
Major Botanical Gardens of Ukraine
Tabular overview of botanical gardens, arboreta, and zoos in Ukraine, listing the size and number of species for each.
http://enrin.grida.no/biodiv/biodiv/nation...
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
1900 tri-domed glass conservatory designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Victorian Gardens. History, education programmes, events, virtual tour.
http://www.buffalogardens.com/
UC Berkeley Botanical Garden
34 acre garden featuring 13,000 plant species worldwide - famous for its rare and endangered species.
http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
Historic center providing research, teaching, and outreach programs to nurture the earth's forests, fields and landscapes
http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/arb...
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
Calendar of events, list of activities, information about animal life, and volunteer opportunities. Houston, Texas, USA.
http://www.houstonarboretum.org/
South Carolina Botanical Garden
Information about activities and programs, virtual garden. Located in Clemson.
http://www.clemson.edu/scbg/
Quad City Botanical Center
Gardens located near the bank of the Mississippi River. Overview of admissions, facilities, and programs plus maps, directions, and calendar of events.
http://www.qcgardens.com/
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Seasonal flower shows, educational classes, special exhibits. Extensive online tour of indoor and outdoor gardens.
http://www.phipps.conservatory.org/
Bonn University Botanical Garden
History, activities, functions and opening hours of this garden.
http://www.botanik.uni-bonn.de/botgart/inf...
Chalice Well Gardens
Magical spring and gardens with holy thorn trees, said to have sprouted from Joseph of Arimathea's staff. Wide herbaceous borders either side of the path are a riot of colour and perfume in Summer, views across the Vale of Avalon. Beneath Glastonbury Tor, Somerset, England.
http://www.chalicewell.org.uk
Dorothy Bradley Atkins Medicinal Garden at UIC
Research and educational collection of more than 70 species of medicinal plants, including mainstay drug-producing plants whose products are currently in use in clinical practice around the world. Located at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
http://www.uic.edu/pharmacy/garden/
Bradenham Hall Gardens
A private Norfolk garden and arboretum open for visitors on selected days. History, information, maps and pictures. Visiting details.
http://www.bradenhamhall.co.uk/
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
127-acre horticultural and botanical center. Permanent displays include the Water Conservation Garden and the Tropical Forest.
http://www.arboretum.org/
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
About this garden located North of Hilo, Hawaii Island, on the Hamakua Coast.
http://www.htbg.com/
Denver Botanic Gardens
Offers garden directory, hours and admissions, exhibits and tours, botanical information and growing guide, and special events.
http://www.botanicgardens.org/
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Provides information on arboretum and botanical gardens. Varied desert, dry land plants, and cactus. Lists special events.
http://ag.arizona.edu/bta/
Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
Staffed entirely by volunteers, who maintain the grounds of the largest public hosta garden in the United States. Includes program schedules, hours, photos, special collections, and wedding ceremony details.
http://www.dubuquearboretum.com/
Quarryhill Botanical Garden
This garden houses a large collection of scientifically documented temperate Asian plants. Visits by appointment only.
http://www.quarryhillbg.org/
Royal Botanical Gardens
Focuses on the collection, research, exhibition and interpretation of the plant world.
http://www.rbg.ca/
Milwaukee County Public Gardens and Nature Centers
Online tours of Boerner Botanical Gardens and the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory. Includes historical notes and visitor information. Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA.
http://www.countyparks.com/horticulture/
Royal Horticultural Society Gardens
Visitor information and details of the collections at the four RHS gardens in the UK.
http://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/
Tofino Botanical Gardens
A gateway to the natural and cultural histories of Clayquot Sound Biosphere Reserve. Virtual tour, visitor information. Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.
http://www.tofinobotanicalgardens.com
The Dawes Arboretum
Includes 1,149 acres of plant collections and natural areas that offer a unique educational experience.
http://www.dawesarb.org/
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Founded in the 17th century, RBGE now has one of the world's largest collections of living plants, and of preserved specimens. Information on main garden at Inverleith, visitor access and facilities, and activities in research and education. Searchable databases.
http://www.rbge.org.uk/
Irkutsk State University Botanic Garden
Educational and scientific programs. Virtual tour, seedlist, links. Irkutsk, Siberia.
http://www.isu.ru/insts/botsad/indexe.htm
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Dedicated to research, education, and preservation of native California plants. Information, photographs, calendar of events.
http://www.santabarbarabotanicgarden.org/
The Darwin Project: Building Boston's Botanical Garden
Mission is to create a world renowned Botanical Garden and Conservation Learning Center.
http://www.darwinboston.org/
Summerland Ornamental Gardens
A 16-acre public garden above Okanagan Lake with irrigated and xeriscaped areas, collections of penstemons, irises, roses, and a museum of antique scientific equipment. Summerland, British Columbia, Canada.
http://www.summerlandornamentalgardens.org
Bodenham Arboretum and Earth Centre
A collection of over 2500 trees set in 134 acres of beautiful Worcestershire countryside with 11 pools, four miles of footpaths, a working farm, and an award winning Earth Centre set in a hillside. Wolverley, Kidderminster, Worcs, UK.
http://www.bodenham-arboretum.co.uk
American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta
A professional association for public gardens in North America, supporting the public horticulture community in its mission to study, display, and conserve plants.
http://www.aabga.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/
UCSC Arboretum
Calendar, news, history, gallery, and contact information.
http://www2.ucsc.edu/arboretum/
Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden
Opened to the public in July 1977 this web site provides information on the gardens, photos, trails, camping information, and current events.
http://www.mun.ca/botgarden/
University of Washington Medicinal Herb Garden
A resource for herbalists, medics, and botanists. Hypertext tour and partial catalogue. Seattle, WA, USA.
http://www.nnlm.nlm.nih.gov/pnr/uwmhg/
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Preserve with nature areas and trails. Includes maps, information about the collections, calendar of events, membership information, and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.uga.edu/~botgarden/
Georgia Golf Hall of Fame's Botanical Gardens
Botanical and tropical gardens with golf course. Includes calendar of events and membership information.
http://www.gghf.org/
Campus Arboretum - University of Arizona
History, how to get involved, calendar of events, and information about student projects.
http://arboretum.arizona.edu/
Alaska Botanical Garden
Calendar of events, information about educational programs, volunteer opportunities, and membership information.
http://www.alaskabg.org/
Huntsville-Madison County Botanical Garden
Virtual tour, calendar of events, news, volunteer opportunities, information about rental, and a list of classes and trips.
http://www.hsvbg.org/
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Overview of the gardens, collections, conservation and research activities of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Information on tours, trails and the education programme.
http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/
Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum
U-M's Arboretum and Botanical Garden, promoting education and research into botanical and design aspects of plants
http://sitemaker.umich.edu/mbgna
Bellingrath Gardens and Home
A public garden located on the Isle aux Oies River. Features seasonal blooms and offers river cruises.
http://www.bellingrath.org/
The Morton Arboretum
The mission of the arboretum is to collect and study trees, shrubs, and other plants from around the world, and to display them across naturally beautiful landscapes for people to study and enjoy.
http://www.mortonarb.org/
Arboretum Morgan
Propose un tour virtuel et des informations sur cette forêt de 245 hectares située à Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue.
http://www.morganarboretum.org/
Dow Gardens
Plant collection, events, virtual tour.
http://www.dowgardens.org/
Quail Botanical Gardens
Garden in Encinitas features rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, and a subtropical fruit garden. Information about visiting, volunteering, children's and adult events and classes.
http://www.qbgardens.com/
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Information on the Botanic Gardens, Australian plants, and access to databases on living plants, herbarium specimens and photographs.
http://www.anbg.gov.au/anbg/
National Botanic Garden of Wales
Opened in May 2000, in Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire. The project includes the Great Glasshouse, restoring 18th century formal gardens, woodland, species-rich grassland, and developing a demonstration organic farm.
http://www.gardenofwales.org.uk/
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Offers news, virtual tour, programs, events, articles, shopping, research, and information for visitors.
http://www.bbg.org/
Warsaw Biblical Garden
Religious themed botanical garden and public attractive. Features detailed plant information, photos, frequently asked questions and guestbook.
http://www.warsawbiblicalgardens.org/
The Brenton Arboretum
Features trees, shrubs, animal life, and wetlands. Includes news, birding information, volunteer opportunities, and photos.
http://www.thebrentonarboretum.org/
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center
Includes history, photos, volunteer opportunities, and children's section. Orange, Texas, USA.
http://www.shangrilagardens.org/
The Arboretum
Botanical research garden which recreates the original ecosystems of southern Wisconsin as well as maintains more traditional horticultural collections.
http://uwarboretum.org/
The Arboretum at Flagstaff
200-acre arboretum in a ponderosa pine forest. Guided tours, gift shop, nature trails, endangered plants and animals and cultivated gardens.
http://www.thearb.org/
United States National Arboretum
Contains an array of display gardens, collections, and historical monuments set among native stands of eastern deciduous trees.
http://www.usna.usda.gov/
UBC Botanical Garden
Seventy acres planted with over 10,000 different trees, shrubs and flowers. Includes a virtual tour, current event details, hours of opening, and descriptions of research efforts.
http://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org
JC Raulston Arboretum
Aims to enrich urban landscapes by promoting greater diversity of creative, environmentally sound landscapes. Calendar of events, virtual tour. Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
http://www.ncsu.edu/jcraulstonarboretum
University of Nijmegen: Botanical and Experimental Garden
Holds the Dutch national collection of plants in the Solanaceae family. Includes checklist and images.
http://www.bgard.science.ru.nl/
Cylburn Arboretum Association
Nature preserve and city park in Baltimore. Information about visiting, history, and educational programs.
http://www.cylburnassociation.org
National Tropical Botanical Garden
Kalaheo, Hawaii facility dedicated to the conservation of tropical plant diversity, particularly rare and endangered species. Site describes conservation and research programs, garden locations, and educational activities.
http://www.ntbg.org/
Stichting Nationale Plantencollectie
Samenwerkingsverband van Nederlandse botanische tuinen en arboreta. Overzicht van missie en doelstellingen, locaties, en plantencollecties.
http://www.nationale-plantencollectie.nl/
Belize Botanic Garden
Belizean species are presented in an educational setting, including special collections such as Heliconias, orchids, and palms. Goals are to recreate specific habitats such as Pine Ridge, Baldy Beacon, as well as a savannah, a rainforest, and a riverine eco-system. Education on the horticultural heritage of Belize, including sustainable agriculture. San Ignacio, Belize.
http://www.belizebotanic.org
University of Delaware Botanic Gardens
Virtual tour, volunteer and internship information.
http://ag.udel.edu/udbg/
Westonbirt Arboretum
Details of the collection, including rare trees, champion trees, and visitor facilities at this national arboretum. Westonbirt, Glos.
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt
North Carolina Botanical Garden
A regional center for research, conservation, and interpretation of plants located in Chapel Hill.
http://www.ncbg.unc.edu/
Zilker Botanical Garden
Schedules and information about tours, projects, and education programs, as well as photo gallery and searchable type specimen register. Austin, Texas, USA.
http://www.zilkergarden.org/
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Celebrating the beauty and diversity of alpine flora. Includes calendar of events, programs, and garden descriptions.
http://www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org/
University of Oxford Botanic Garden
The oldest botanic garden in Britain, includes glasshouses, a walled garden, and an arboretum.
http://www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk/
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Dedicated to horticultural and ecological education. Includes a history, special events, volunteer and membership information, and covers its special programs.
http://www.tucsonbotanical.org/
Georgeson Botanical Garden
Also conducts joint research on cold hardiness of fern species and cultivars. Virtual tour, information about classes offered, volunteer opportunities, and membership information. Also offers a children's garden.
http://www.uaf.edu/salrm/gbg/
Devonian Botanic Garden
Contains a Japanese garden, floral gardens and a collection of native and alpine plants.
http://www.devonian.ualberta.ca/
Fairchild Tropical Gardens
Extensive botanical collection of rare tropical plants.
http://www.ftg.org/
Lockerly Arboretum
Horticultural laboratory and arboretum. Includes maps, FAQ, and information about tours.
http://www.lockerlyarboretum.org/
The Botany Gardens Glasshouses at University of Wales, Aberystwyth
Tropical glasshouse and surrounding botanical gardens, featuring ferns, cycads, and flowering plants. Overview of botanical divisions, history, and visiting information.
http://www.aber.ac.uk/~dbswww/dept/botgard...
The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx NY
The garden includes 28 speciality gardens including the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, Everett Children's Adventure Garden, and a 40-acre never been clear cut forest.
http://www.nybg.org
Botanical Garden of the University of Vienna
Created in 1754 by Archduchess (Empress) Maria Theresia of Austria the Garden was first used by the Medical Faculty of Vienna University. The Garden is a synthesis between a 19th century landscape garden and a display of plants in systematic and plant-geographical arrangement. Maps, staff lists, and historical information. Vienna, Austria.
http://www.botanik.univie.ac.at/hbv/hbv.ht...
National Botanic Garden of Belgium
Botanical garden near Brussels. Overview of history, mission, and educational opportunities, visitor information, and calendar of events.
http://www.br.fgov.be/
Bhutan's Royal Botanic Garden
Information about the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan's botanic garden.
http://www.geocities.com/royalbotanicgarde...
Bickelhaupt Arboretum
Class and activity schedule, photos, volunteer opportunities, and a list of board members.
http://www.bickarb.org/
Botanical Garden of Vilnius University
Lithuanian academic facility presents information about its research, departments, and history.
http://www.botanikos-sodas.vu.lt/en/
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
Photos, calendar of events, volunteer opportunities, membership information, and a list of members.
http://www.bgso.org/
VanDusen Botanical Garden
Information on operating hours, show schedules and seasonal exhibits. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
http://www.vandusengarden.org/
Hudson Gardens
A classic display garden comprised entirely of plants, flowers, and trees that grow in the dry mountain climate. Offers classes, workshops, field trips and tours.
http://www.hudsongardens.org/
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical 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/
Lubbock Memorial Arboretum
History, membership information, calendar of events, information about activities and educational programs, and volunteer opportunities. Lubbock, Texas, USA.
http://lubbockarboretum.org/
University of South Florida Botanical Garden
Plant displays, research, and education, representing and interpreting the diversity of the Earth's plant life for the academic community and the general public. Horticultural workshops and special plant sale events. Displays on palms, bromeliads, herbs, native, carnivorous plants, and riparian (wetland) forest.
http://www.cas.usf.edu/garden/
Dothan Area Botanical Gardens
Fifty acre partially wooded park designed to "preserve the spirit and beauty of the early southern garden in an environment that presents native plants in an attractive balance with traditional botanical garden elements".
http://www.dabg.com/
The Public Gardens of Royal Roads University
History of the gardens and plant collection database.
http://www.royalroads.ca/channels/about+rr...
Cornell Plantations
A public botanical garden and arboretum maintained by Cornell University.
http://www.plantations.cornell.edu/
Arnold Arboretum
Beautiful collection of hardy trees, shrubs, and vines located on 265 acres in Jamaica Plain
http://www.arboretum.harvard.edu/
Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens
Contains thousands of plants, including several champion trees, and features a pond, swamp, and stream.
http://www.bartlettarboretum.org/
Mount Holyoke College Botanic Garden
Greenhouse, gardens, and arboretum featuring several specialty gardens and collections. Information about education, research, and annual flower show.
http://www.mtholyoke.edu/offices/botan/
The National Garden
Offers a major American public garden comprising a center for environmental, horticultural and botanical education. Includes plans, events and sponsorship opportunities.
http://www.nationalgarden.org/
Bamboo Arboretum of Leriet
With 50 species. Virtual tour, catalogue and visitor information.
http://members.aol.com/LerietBambooPark/in...
Crosby Arboretum, Mississippi State University
Provides a program calendar, news, exhibits and trails map and educational tours.
http://msstate.edu/dept/crec/camain.html
What Makes a Good Botanical Center
Personal reviews of botanical gardens, with links.
http://www.plantx.com/botanical_centers_ga...
Huntington Botanical Gardens
The gardens, on 150 acres, include 10 specialized gardens, several theme areas, and collections from other countries cultivated to share with others.
http://www.huntington.org/BotanicalDiv/HEH...
Finnish Museum of Natural History Botanic Garden
Maintaining a collection of living plants for use in research and teaching, and takes part in an international seed exchange. Information about public and research collections, greenhouses, and tours.
http://www.fmnh.helsinki.fi/english/botani...
Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin-Dahlem
Information about the garden, library, museum, research, biodiversity informatics, and other botanical projects and organizations.
http://www.bgbm.org/
Mast Arboretum at Stephen F. Austin
Links to specialty centers, staff information, upcoming events, search seature, and ways to support the gardens.
http://arboretum.sfasu.edu/
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Provides a community and national resource for horticultural and environmental information, research and public education. Develops and evaluates plants and horticultural practices for cold climates.
http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/
Mounts Botanical Garden
Facility in West Palm Beach offers gardens and programs with horticultural and botanical information about South Florida's unique plants and environment.
http://www.mounts.org
Chicago Botanic Garden
Gardens, plants, flowers, greenhouses, educational classes, and plant information. Features events, visitor and membership information.
http://www.chicagobotanic.org/
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