The Huntington Botanical Gardens, located in San Marino, California, were founded in 1919 by prominent businessman, Henry Huntington. They are part of the Huntington Library and Art Collections. The gardens cover over two hundred acres, and contain 14,000 different varieties of plants. There are more than a dozen
different gardens on the property.
One of the many gardens, is a children's garden in which kids can get a hands on experience with things related to earth, fire, air, and water. It's not just about plants - it's about science. Kids can crawl through a tunnel to view a prism of light. They can feel the effect of sound waves through moving water in a sonic pool. They can experience what clouds feel like in the Fog Grotto.
Other features in the children's garden, include a topiary volcano, magnetic sand, pebble chimes, a fragrance garden where kids can smell citrus, rosemary, and lavender scents, and water bells.
Hi Sherry - gardens are amazing aren't they - and now-a-days can teach us so much ... this one sounds so interesting ... gardening is a science ... and we're just adding more and more ideas in - love the learning ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteGardens can teach us a lot. I like how relaxing they are!
DeleteThese gardens look beautiful. I'm wondering if it's the site where Fantasy Island was filmed. Do you know, Sherry? I'll look it up.
ReplyDeleteBe well.
I don't know. I'll have to look that up too.
DeleteIt was in Burbank, California by the Queen Anne Cottage. Different place.
DeleteI'd enjoy the kids' section best. I bet I'd fit in that tunnel, too.
ReplyDeleteHaha! You and me both!
Deletelooks like a lovely garden and in nice CA temperatures too. The kids place sounds fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI like when gardens have children's sections. I think it's important for them to enjoy plants and the great outdoors.
DeleteNorth America seems to be rich in it's variety of really top-class gardens to visit. I would love to visit just to see some more of them. I loved Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania and Buchart Gardens on Vancouver Island.
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Buchart Gardens are one of my favorite. I had a friend just visit, and he showed me the pictures. So beautiful!
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