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Bamboo Garden At Foothill College Open in a new browser window  
   In-depth information about the collection of 70 bamboo varieties grown in a two-acre garden in Los Altos (California). The plants are evaluated for their adaptability to the San Francisco Bay Area climate. Visitor information, events.
   http://www.bamboogarden.org/
Chandor Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   Estate in Weatherford (Texas) 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/
Peckerwood Garden Open in a new browser window  
   Garden in Hempstead (Texas) 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/
The Ruth Bancroft Garden Open in a new browser window  
   Private garden in Walnut Creek (California) exemplifying a water-conserving design, featuring dramatic succulents, cacti, and arid-climate trees. Limited visiting hours. Photo gallery, visitor information, history and plant profiles.
   http://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/
The Hidden Gardens and Grottoes of Dewstow Open in a new browser window  
   Offers discovery and renovation of gardens containing an underground network of tunnels, caves and grottos. Located in Monmouthshire, South Wales.
   http://www.dewstow.com/dewstow-house/
Elysium Garden Open in a new browser window  
   Three acres of display gardens and a Japanese inspired garden in Kelowna (British Columbia, Canada), with onsite nursery. Open for self-guided and group tours, and special occasions. Photo gallery, visitor information.
   http://www.elysiumgardennursery.com/
Spetchley Park and Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   Victorian garden in Worcestershire (England) with woodland and herbaceous plants, some rare. Gardens with designs varying from formal to exuberant. Visitor information, news and events.
   http://www.spetchleygardens.co.uk/
Hestercombe Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   18th century gardens open to the public, including Edwardian and Victorian gardens, landscape gardens, located in Taunton, Somerset (England).
   http://www.hestercombegardens.com/
The Butchart Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   Offers fifty acres of floral finery with best times to visit. Provides a full history of the gardens. Located in Victoria, BC Canada.
   http://www.butchartgardens.com
Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art Open in a new browser window  
   This garden in Nashville (Tennessee) includes a Japanese garden, herb, perennial and wildflower gardens, as well as a woodland sculpture trail and a nature sanctuary. Photo tours, overview of gardens, and visitor information.
   http://www.cheekwood.org
Visual Golden Gate Park Open in a new browser window  
   Interactive map of the public park in San Francisco, with links to illustrated descriptions of many of its constituent gardens.
   http://www.lightight.com/GGP/GGPmain.html
Cascades Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   Historic gardens in the heart of Derbyshire (England), featuring a babbling brook, a ruined mill, mature trees, and high cliffs. Photo galleries by season, plant sale and visitor information.
   http://www.cascadesgardens.com/
The National Garden Open in a new browser window  
   Series of display gardens next to the U.S. Botanic Garden on the Capitol Grounds. Completely Flash-driven website with information and graphics.
   http://www.nationalgarden.org/
Lamoille County Nature Center: Wildflower Meadow Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   Vermont garden in designed and maintained to showcase New England wildflowers, and attract wildlife. Practical information on wildflower gardening, and portraits of many species.
   http://www.lcncgarden.org/
Ninesprings Country Park Open in a new browser window  
   The history, flora and fauna of a 19th century private garden in Somerset (England) during its restoration and conversion to a public country park. Photo gallery, visitor information.
   http://ninesprings.net/
Annes Grove Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   A private garden open to the public in County Cork (Ireland), designed in the Robinsonian manner, with native and exotic species interplanted into a natural setting. Photos, visitor information.
   http://www.annesgrovegardens.com/
Cypress Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   Events and programs from this South Carolina plantation's butterfly house, fresh water aquarium, antique rose garden, and Southern cypress swamp.
   http://www.cypressgardens.org/
Ladew Topiary Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   Topiary and flower gardens plus a nature walk and historic home. Includes events calendar, history and rental information. Maryland.
   http://www.ladewgardens.com/
Keukenhof Open in a new browser window  
   Netherlands garden famous for its spring bulb displays. Information on current exhibits, FAQ, and admission information.
   http://www.keukenhof.nl
Great Comp Garden Open in a new browser window  
   Seven-acre garden in Kent, UK, open to the public April-November. Description, photos, history, directions.
   http://www.greatcomp.co.uk/
The Elizabethan Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   Public garden in the formal British style on Roanoke Island in the North Carolina Outer Banks. Photographs of garden areas, admission information.
   http://www.outerbanks-nc.com/elizabethangardens/
Chanticleer Garden Open in a new browser window  
   Descriptions, photos, history, and admission information for eclectically designed estate garden near Philadelphia.
   http://www.chanticleergarden.org
Ganna Walska Lotusland Open in a new browser window  
   Photographer Dika Golovatchoff captures the aloe, cactus, cycad, butterfly, epiphyllum, Japanese and lotus gardens at the public garden near Santa Barbara (California).
   http://home.earthlink.net/~digolovdesign/lotusland/
The Dillon Garden Open in a new browser window  
   Irish garden tended by garden writer Helon Dillon. A brief history and overview, opening hours, ticket information.
   http://www.dillongarden.com
Katandra Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   Eight acres of landscaped gardens in Yarra Valley, Australia, featuring a large botanic collection of Australian native plants. Open to the public, tours available.
   http://yarravalleygardens.com
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   Large estate in England, open to the public. A guide to the attractions arranged by season, and brief photographic tours of some garden areas.
   http://www.leonardslee.com/
Stekkenplek Zwingelspaan Open in a new browser window  
   Cottage garden in West-Brabant, The Netherlands. Several pages with images. Overview page in English.
   http://home.wanadoo.nl/ruudenien/
Trott's Garden Open in a new browser window  
   Description and photos of a display garden in the South Island of New Zealand.
   http://www.trotts.co.nz
Luggers Hall Open in a new browser window  
   Photographic tour of expansive garden in the Cotswolds, UK. The style is mostly formal, with topiary, koi pond, and box parterres.
   http://www.luggershall.com
The Christchurch Botanic Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   Collection of exotic and indigeous plants on New Zealand's South Island. Information, daily hours, historic walk, conservatories.
   http://canterbury.cyberplace.org.nz/community/botanic.html
Minter Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   Expansive display gardens in British Columbia, Canada. Visitor information, gardening newsletters.
   http://www.mintergardens.com/
Descanso Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   A 160-acre public garden in La Cañada (California) near Los Angeles. Schedule of events, information on visiting, membership and volunteering.
   http://www.descanso.com/
Arnold Arboretum Open in a new browser window  
   A research and educational institution. It manages a collection of hardy trees, shrubs, and vines located on 265 acres and associated herbarium and library collections. Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
   http://www.arboretum.harvard.edu/
Longwood Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   Horticultural display garden near Philadelphia created by Pierre duPont in 19th century. Visitor information, schedule of events, what's in bloom, history, education, and employment opportunities.
   http://www.longwoodgardens.org/
Wave Hill Open in a new browser window  
   Famous public garden in the northwest Bronx (New York) along the Hudson River, with flower gardens, alpine house, greenhouses, cultural center, and more. Visitor information, events, membership, volunteering opportunities.
   http://www.wavehill.org/
George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   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/
West Green House Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   Located in Hampshire, UK, these gardens were restored by garden writer Marylyn Abbott. Visitor information, garden talks and events.
   http://www.westgreenhousegardens.co.uk/
Barnsdale Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   Garden built by Geoff Hamilton in Rutland, Leicestershire for BBC TV Gardener's World, including pictures and descriptions of the gardens.
   http://www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk/
Pine Lodge Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   Thirty acres of variedly landscaped gardens in Cornwall, England. Interactive garden tour, photos, visitor information.
   http://www.pine-lodge.co.uk/
Het Loo Palace Open in a new browser window  
   Royal palace and baroque gardens of Het Loo, Apeldoorn (Netherlands). Visitor information and overview, in Dutch and English.
   http://www.hetloo.nl/
Hannah Peschar Gallery and Sculpture Garden Open in a new browser window  
   A painterly 10-acre garden in Surrey (England), open to the public, with a changing exhibition of modern sculpture. Overview, visitor information.
   http://www.hannahpescharsculpture.com/
Callaway Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   This public garden and resort on 14,000 acres in the Appalachian foothills at Pine Mountain (Georgia, USA) includes diverse gardens at Sibley Horticultural Center, butterfly garden, nature trails. Extensive visitor information.
   http://www.callawaygardens.com/
Dumbarton Oaks Open in a new browser window  
   Gardens at the Washington (D.C.) academic library, designed by Beatrix Farrand, which complement its research resources in the history of landscape architecture. Garden tour in photos.
   http://www.doaks.org/
Filoli Center Open in a new browser window  
   This 654-acre estate garden in the San Francisco Bay Area represents the Golden Age of American Gardens, with house and gardens designed as complementary units. Events and educational programs, garden overview.
   http://www.filoli.org/
Giverny Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   Famous gardens established by French impressionist painter Claude Monet, featuring allées with bountiful color and a peaceful water garden with Japenese bridge. Visitor information, map, photos.
   http://giverny.org/gardens/index.htm
Hampton Court Herefordshire Open in a new browser window  
   The Van Kampen gardens, complementing the castle at the estate, comprise four distinctive areas and innovative water features. Visitor information, photo tour.
   http://www.hamptoncourt.org.uk
Hawkstone Park and Follies Open in a new browser window  
   100 acres of parkland on rolling hills, featuring a collection of grottos, streams and architectural oddities.
   http://www.hawkstone.co.uk/
Hergest Croft Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   Estate garden in Kington (Herefordshire, UK) focusing on rare shrubs and trees. Brief overview and visitor information.
   http://www.hergest.co.uk/
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library Open in a new browser window  
   Country estate in Delaware's Brandywine Valley, with expansive landscaping and the Enchanted Woods children's garden.
   http://www.winterthur.org/
Vaux le Vicomte Open in a new browser window  
   The baroque château and gardens, designed by Fouquet and Lenotre, of a grand estate in central France. Overview in photos, visitor information.
   http://www.vaux-le-vicomte.com/
The Lost Gardens of Heligan Open in a new browser window  
   Eighty acres of pleasure grounds in Cornwall (England) with a "jungle", walled gardens and a productive vegetable garden, all being restored to their former glory.
   http://www.heligan.com/
Marwood Hill Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   Set in the rolling hills of North Devon (England), this garden features large collections of camellias, astilbes, tulbaghias and Japanese irises within a park-like setting with ponds and streams.
   http://www.marwoodhillgarden.co.uk/
Merriments Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   This colorful garden in East Sussex (England) is a showcase for the nursery that it accompanies. Visitor information, photos.
   http://www.merriments.co.uk/
Montreal Estate Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   Formal, plantation, and rainforest gardens are among the attractions of this public garden in the mountains of the Island of St Vincent in the Caribbean.
   http://www.montrealestgdns.f9.co.uk/
Old Westbury Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   Built in 1906, this garden in Old Westbury (New York) is an example of period landscape design, with formal gardens and landscaped grounds. Visitor information and photo tour for mansion and gardens.
   http://www.oldwestburygardens.org/
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site Open in a new browser window  
   Dedicated to preserving and protecting the home, gardens, and studios of American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Cornish (New Hampshire).
   http://www.sgnhs.org/
International Peace Garden Open in a new browser window  
   Straddling the US-Canadian border between North Dakota and Manitoba, this expansive park features lawns, vistas, and floral displays. History, on-site museums, visitor information.
   http://www.peacegarden.com/
Shrubland Park Open in a new browser window  
   An extensive Italianate garden in Suffolk (England). Visitor information and brief history.
   http://home.btclick.com/shrubland/
Sonnenberg Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   Now a New York State Historic Park, the gardens accompanying the Victorian mansion, located in Canandaigua, comprise several distinct designs. Guided tours, visitor information, schedule of events.
   http://www.sonnenberg.org/
Virtual Tour of The Gardens at Dumbarton Oaks Open in a new browser window  
   A presentation of 50 photos of the Gardens at Dumbarton Oaks (Washington, DC), along with brief annotations.
   http://GardenHomeArchitects.com/21-00-Virtual_Tour_of_Dumbarton_Oaks_Garden.htm
Fullerton Arboretum Open in a new browser window  
   Non-profit arboretum and botanical garden at California State University, Fullerton. Community resource for ecological, horticultural, and historical education. Visitor information, maps, plant database.
   http://arboretum.fullerton.edu/
JC Raulston Arboretum Open in a new browser window  
   Features a diverse collection of plants adapted for landscape use in the southeastern United States, with a focus on hardy shrubs and trees. Full-featured website with details and photos for many of the plant holdings. Piedmont (North Carolina).
   http://www.ncsu.edu/jcraulstonarboretum
Lotusland Open in a new browser window  
   Large estate and botanic garden created by Madame Ganna Walska near Santa Barbara (California), composed of smaller themed gardens (Japanese, Australian; succulents, cycads, bromeliads, cacti). Education programs, events, visitor information.
   http://www.lotusland.org/
Green Spring Gardens Park Open in a new browser window  
   Public park in Alexandria (Virginia) features a variety of garden styles, including a rock garden, shade garden, herb garden, and backyard wildlife habitat. Visitor information, downloadable plant information sheets.
   http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/parks/gsgp/
Garvan Woodland Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   An amalgam of forestland and botanical garden located in the picturesque Ouachita Mountain terrain, these gardens feature a nature preserve, children's adventure garden, and much more.
   http://www.garvangardens.com/
Tyler Arboretum Open in a new browser window  
   Its 650-acre grounds near Philadelphia include a pinetum, a native woodland walk, and various flowering shrub and tree collections.
   http://www.tylerarboretum.org/
Franklin Park Conservatory Open in a new browser window  
   Glasshouse in Columbus (Ohio) featuring several collections of plants from different habitats. Virtual tour, educational programs, visitor information.
   http://www.fpconservatory.org/
Cleveland Botanical Garden Open in a new browser window  
   Offers ten acres that are home to many different formal and natural gardens and a large glasshouse. Includes list of exhibits and schedule.
   http://www.cbgarden.org/
Toledo Botanical Garden Open in a new browser window  
   Features shade, herb and perennial gardens, a section dedicated to All America Selections vegetables and flowers, and a hosta collection.
   http://www.toledogarden.org/
The Fells Open in a new browser window  
   Located in Newbury (New Hampshire) by Lake Sunapee, this former private summer retreat blends formal and naturalistic gardens, including a large rock garden. Overview, photos, visitor information, and calendar of events.
   http://www.thefells.org/
Van Vleck House & Gardens Open in a new browser window  
   On this suburban estate in Montclair (New Jersey), formal gardens featuring a choice collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, and other broad-leaved evergreens extend from a turn-of-the-century Italianate villa. History, visitor information, calendar of even
   http://www.vanvleck.org/
Lee Memorial Garden Open in a new browser window  
   Woodland garden in New Canaan (Connecticut) featuring spring blooming bulbs, ephemerals, ferns, herbaceous plants, and an extensive collection of specimen azaleas and rhododendrons. Information about plant collections and visiting.
   http://www.gardencenterofnewcanaan.org/leegarden.htm
Lavender Garden Open in a new browser window  
   A garden open to the public in Hong Kong, also offering activities and education for school groups and organizations. Brief overview and visitor information.
   http://www.lavendergarden.com.hk/
Horticulture Centre of the Pacific Open in a new browser window  
   Botanical garden and conservation park in Victoria (BC). Information and photos of the various garden areas, education and volunteering opportunities, and a calendar of events.
   http://www.hcp.bc.ca/
National Botanic Garden of Belgium Open in a new browser window  
   Botanical garden near Brussels. Overview of history, mission, and educational opportunities, visitor information, and calendar of events.
   http://www.br.fgov.be/
Le Jardin de l'Alchimiste Open in a new browser window  
   Magical garden in the heart of the French Provence. Overview of the garden and its history and visitor information. Site in French and English.
   http://www.jardin-alchimiste.com/
Serre de la Madone Open in a new browser window  
   Garden in Menton (France) aims to be an international center for rare plant enthusiasts. History and visitor information with online tour.
   http://www.serredelamadone.com/
La Bambouseraie Open in a new browser window  
   Bamboo garden and nursery in the French Languedoc region, inspired by Japanese gardens. History, events, visitor information. Site in French, German and English.
   http://www.bambouseraie.fr/