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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Missouri Botanical Garden

The Missouri Botanical Garden, located in St. Louis, Missouri, was founded in 1859 by Henry Shaw, a botanist and philanthropist. It covers 79 acres and features many different gardens, including a 14 acre Japanese garden, a geodesic dome called the Climatron that houses a tropical rain forest, a hedge maze, a Biblical maze featuring plants from the bible, and a butterfly garden.
There is also a lovely children's garden which includes a pioneer village, playground, and fountain area.
The garden is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission is $8.00.

5 comments:

  1. how fascinating--i would be so interested in the bible plants garden and i love butterflies--i have a butterfly bush, that really does attract them--thanks!

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    1. If you're interested in a Bible garden, check out my post under Indiana gardens about the Warsaw Biblical Garden. You'd like that garden.

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  2. Recently we were forced to explore the beauties of Missouri through a State Report for my little ones, myself-foolishly thinking that this state might lack-was quite surprised. The children's garden is gorgeous, I'll have share it with my children. The Gate Way Arch led them to a project on Lewis and Clark. Very exciting state!

    Because of A to Z, I keep writing. Glad that you are carrying on too!

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    1. I'm sure your kids would love this garden.

      Yes, I carry on - business as usual!

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  3. What a beautiful garden. And a general store, too? How cool. : )

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