The Highfield Discovery Garden at Glenwood Gardens Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, was one of my kids' favorite places to visit in the summer. It features a 25-foot tall Discovery tree, which kids can climb and discover all kinds of hidden animals and treasures. My personal favorite is Grandma's Scent garden which contains many fragrant plants and herbs. There's also a Wizard's Garden, a Vegetable Garden, a Trolly Garden (sure to be a hit for train lovers), a frog pond (my son's favorite), and a Fairy Garden (my daughter's favorite). The garden is open from May 1 to August 31. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children.
The Discovery Tree is the centerpiece of the gardens.
This inviting playhouse is located in Grandma's Scent Garden. There's a nice wooden swing where you can relax and take in the beauty of the gardens next to the playhouse.
Cute place. I bet the kids did enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteThey certainly did. We went nearly every week. There were some good children's gardening programs there, too.
DeleteI love the Discovery Tree - I bet it looks nice in Winter with a snow dusting. Too bad it's closed then.
ReplyDeleteWe didn't get much snow in Cincinnati, but I'm sure the tree would look pretty cool with snow on it.
DeleteThat looks well worth the price. I love that first picture.
ReplyDeleteThere are all kinds of neat things in that tree!
DeleteI'm not a kid, but I would have fun there, too.
ReplyDeleteThere's an outdoor electric train that is set up, which is pretty neat, too.
DeleteHi Sherry - I can imagine it would draw families, friends and anyone interested in plants in ... it sounds a lot of fun .. just a wee far for me to come for a visit .. cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteIt was one of our favorite places.
DeleteHello Sherry. What a lovely idea this garden is! I would love to explore the Discovery Tree.
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There are always lots of kids around the discovery tree. The frog pond is nearby, too. That's a fun place to observe nature.
DeleteOh wow, that's so sweet, dear! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThere's an old-fsshioned wooden swing by the Granny house. It's fun to hang out there and watch the kids explore the gardens.
DeleteHey Sherry,
ReplyDeleteI can see why that would be one of your kids' favourites places. Magical and wondrous!
Gary :)
It certainly is.
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