The Memphis Botanic Garden
collection is comprised of 23 specialty gardens covering
a total of 96 acres. A favorite of among visitors is the
breathtaking Japanese garden which includes ponds with
goldfish and lovely bridges which can be seen on the candlelight
evening tours in during summer months. The Japanese Garden
of Tranquility is a beach garden that includes bamboo,
a primary element of the garden. The Memphis Botanic Garden
aims to connect plants and people and establish harmony
between people and nature while increasing environmental
appreciation. An in-depth look is provided by the Memphis
Botanic Garden into a variety of plant families, trees
and flowers.
The Memphis Botanic Gardens provide a convenient month-by-month
blooming calender so visitors will know when certain flowers
they really want to see will be in full bloom and at their
best. There is also a monthly art exhibit featured at
the Visitors Center Gallery which include a variety of
media mediums by regional and local artists and provides
a good opportunity when shopping for art. During public
hours at the Memphis Botanic Gardens visitors can view
the works on display which are also for sale.
The Memphis Botanic Gardens also offers adult workshops
and events of various kinds. Sketching, painting and multimedia
are a few of the more popular classes taken. Other classes
available through the Memphis Botanic Garden are Stonescaping,
Horticulture Therapy and Nature Arts. On the 2nd Wednesday
of each month the garden hosts classes covering a new
horticultural topic each week with an expert through their
Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Series. The atmosphere is inviting
and relaxed and classes begin at noon. Past topics include
Plant CSI, Planting to Attract Wildlife and Using a Plant
ID Key.
Some of the Botanic Gardens in Memphis include Cactus Garden, Hosta Trail, Four Seasons Garden, Madlinger Azalea Trail and Wildflower Woodland just to name a few. When looking for a perfect place to stop and smell the roses the Botanic Gardens in Memphis are the ideal candidate. Nowhere else in the city will visitors find this kind of amazing attention to detail or green thumb ability.
The quiet and tranquil setting is an experience like
no other and a walk through the 23 gardens will be a vast
contrast from frenetic city life. Some of nature’s
most beautiful and illustrious plant life thrives in the
Botanic Gardens in Memphis. Sweeping vistas comprised
of woodlands and lakes, display gardens and featured gardens
provide a unique setting. There are also many Memphis
hotels conveniently located near the gardens.
The Memphis Botanic Garden is open to the public from
April through to October Monday to Saturday from 9am to
6pm and Sunday from 11am to 6pm. From November to April
the gardens are open from 9am to 4:30pm Monday thru Saturday
and on Sundays from 11am to 4:30pm. If interested in plant
life a visit to the gardens is one of the things
to do in the area. The views are more stunning then
can be imagined.
