It's a very short trek through the rainforest, but it is an experience you won't forget. Just the smell of the earthy plants and the moisture - the flowers and the banana tree - really neat!!
We went to se the Christmas lights. That means we went during the winter; meaning the gardens were nlt green. With that said I enjoyed the tropical area and the gardens were decorated very nicely. The inly thing is that it is very small. Nice place I will like to gi during the spring to be able to appreciate the gardens at their full potential.
The Amarillo Botanical Gardens are always interesting to visit and see what is new. Native plants are the way to go in a hot dry climate and by watching and learning from the staff, I too can have a pretty yard under difficult circumstances. The conservatory has a family of ducks that can survive the climate of Amarillo, and many different plant can be seen along the pathway as you wander along.A year ago a terrible hail storm hit ABG stripping all the plants, and the community rallied around donating plant and time. A few days later, the gardens were back in business and weddings and parties were held with beauty. I feel like it is a place to go that is really loved and cared for by the people of Amarillo.
We decided to visit the garden in the afternoon after we made our hotel reservations for the night. We had a very hard time finding it, but after several attempts, we located it. The admission price was very reasonable. The butterfly garden was beautiful with dozens of butterflies flying around from flower to flower. We even saw several rare hummingbird moths feeding in the garden. The conservatory was filled with exotic tropical plants (a sharp contrast to the stark desert land we had driven through all day) and the Japanese garden was also a delight. I highly recommend a visit.
The Botanical Gardens has made milestones in its physical plant (no pun intended) and programs. It now reaches out to more than just a limited population, for events invite families of all age groups. It's not as large as gardens found in big cities, but it is an interesting and rather startling space, considering the dusty, windy, wide-open spaces of the Texas Panhandle. It's even located on a hill by a pond! What a lovely and educational place to visit. Special programs offered at holidays are also a treat.
We've been to botanical gardens in many areas of the US and each one has it's own special appeal. This one was a pleasant surprise, I didn't expect to see so many blooming green plants in such a warm dry climate. And the butterfly sanctuary was a photographer's delight! It was very hot so dress accordingly and bring plenty of water and sunscreen!
We went at Christmas time, and the entire place was so beautifully decorated.. Definitely a place to go to enjoy the beauty of Christmas in Amarillo
A wonderful botanical garden (the most impressive we saw on our trip through Texas) run almost entirely by volunteers. An indoor Bivins Conservatory with some exotic Asian trees and plants, other gardens feature local diverse plantlife, plants indigenous to nearby Palo Duro Canyon, etc. But our greatest joy were the Butterfly and Hummingbird gardens. In October, they were filled with tiny hummingbirds and monarch butterflies.Check ahead for seasonal changes, during our Oct visit they were a week away from removing many of the summer and fall flowers.
There were thousands of Christmas lights on all the plants, trees, paths, etc. It was beautiful and there was a giant Christmas tree inside. It was like being in fairy land. This is a very beautiful place to visit in the summer too.
My wedding was a fairy tale made possible by the beautiful scenery & VERY helpful staff! The venue was large enough for my 100 person wedding, yet still it felt cozy and intimate.