What are Botanical Gardens?

Some people have the mistaken impression that botanical gardens are parks devoid of play, something like 19th century museums where plants bear labels with unpronounceable names. Modern botanical gardens, however, are global treasures in an age of ecological crisis. Today numbering more than 2000 gardens worldwide, they are places devoted to the culture, study, and exhibition of documented collections of living plants. ... more

A botanical garden can be both pleasure for the senses and good education. They make wonderful places to visit for both reasons. A botanical garden may be created for the purpose of educating the public on plant species and for simply enjoying the vast varieties of beauty the plant kingdom offers. ... more