Sunday, April 20, 2014

Memphis Botanic Garden


Memphis Botanic Garden, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a gorgeous place to visit for those who love gardens and nature.  Its 96 acres contain almost 2,000 species and varieties of plants.  There are 20 formal gardens, including the serene Japanese Garden of Tranquility, Little Garden Club Sensory garden, a cactus garden, a rose garden (with 4,000 plants), an Iris garden (which is huge - 5 acres with several hundred varieties), and a 3,000 square foot conservatory that displays 500 varieties of tropical plants.


The garden is open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.  Cost of admission is $8.00 per adult and $5.00 per child.

12 comments:

  1. I've been there! We spent several days in Memphis and that's one of the places we visited. I got some great turtle shots, too.

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  2. A cactus garden in Memphis? That's impressive.

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  3. sounds glorious and huge. A nice day trip

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  4. Sherry, this Blog is such a tease! Every time I read about one of these gardens I find myself longing to be there. Sadly I am about 4,000 miles away.
    "Long distance information
    Get me Memphis Tennessee
    Help me find the party
    Tryin' to get in touch with me" (Chuck Berry)
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    1. Maybe someday you'll get to see these place. You have some beautiful gardens in the UK, though!

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  5. This is really pretty. I'm near enough to the Denver Botanic Gardens that it shouldn't be such a problem to visit, but it's been years since I have. My work schedule and my lack of funds tend to keep me fairly well confined.
    Thanks for visiting The Diary of Debauchery.

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    1. You'll have to find some free gardens to visit!

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  6. Hi Sherry,

    What a lovely place. Now that I'm about to give up my garden, I shall be visiting places such as the one your featured.

    Have a peaceful Sunday, Sherry.

    Gary

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    1. I'm sorry you'll have to give up your garden. Maybe you can still have potted plants around.

      Enjoy your Sunday!

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