Botanical Gardens
There are many beautiful botanical gardens throughout the United States. Many of these gardens draw in hundreds of thousands of travelers each year. Botanical gardens offer a sense of peace and serenity that cannot be found in many places. Some of the country’s most popular gardens are host to rare and exotic flowers that cannot be seen in any other place. Here is a list of the most popular botanical gardens in the US.
- New York Botanical Gardens in Bronx, NY
- Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden in Papaikou, HI
- San Francisco Botanical Gardens in San Francisco, CA
- Huntington Botanical Gardens in Pasadena, CA
- Cape Fear Botanical Gardens in Fayetteville, NC
- Denver Botanical Gardens in Denver, CO
- Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables, FL
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Brooklyn, NY
- Chicago Botanical Gardens in Chicago, IL
- Arnold Arboretum on Harvard Campus in Boston, MA
- Davis Arboretum on UC Davis Campus in Davis, CA
- Memphis Botanic Gardens in Memphis, TN
- Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, MO
- Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, AZ
- Phipps Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA
- Atlanta Botanical Garden in Atlanta, GA
- Bloedel Reserve & Botanical Garden in Bainbridge Island, WA
- Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, CA
- Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA
- The Living Desert Wildlife and Botanical Park in Palm Desert, CA
Flower Shows Throughout the US
Flower shows are a great way to learn about the horticulture industry. Amazing artwork made from flowers and other plants are created just for the large flower shows to be displayed throughout the duration of each show. For example the Philadelphia International Flower Show, the largest in the country, has included an Eiffel Tower created and decorated with over 25,000 tulips in its latest show. The larger shows draw crowds that can be upwards of 250,000 people.
The flower shows in the US attracts those with a green thumb as well as novice gardeners looking to learn. The majority of the flower and garden shows are held in the spring time although a few take place in the summer months. Below is a list of the most popular flower and garden shows in the US.
- Philadelphia International Flower Show Takes Place in March in Philadelphia, PA
- San Francisco Flower & Garden Show takes place in March in San Mateo, CA
- Coronado International Flower Show takes place in April in Coronado, CA
- Boston Flower & Garden Show is held in March at the Seaport Trade Center in Boston, MA
- Springfest Flower & Garden Show is held in March in Augusta, NJ
- Iowa Flower & Garden Show occurs during March in Des Moines, IA
- Spring Home and Garden Show is held in April in Novi, MI
- Cincinnati Flower Show takes place in April in Cincinnati, OH
- California Grown Show occurs in June in Long Beach, CA
- International Floriculture Expo is held in June in Miami, FL
- Independent Garden Center Show is held in August at Navy Pier in Chicago, IL
- Mid-Atlantic Home & Flower Show takes place in March in Virginia Beach, VA
- Chicagoland Flower & Garden Show is held in March in Rosemont, IL
- Washington Home & Garden Show is in March at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC
- Northwest Flower & Garden Show occurs in February in Tacoma, WA
- Annual Rose Show takes place in April in Thomasville, GA
- Rhode Island Spring Flower and Garden Show is held in February in Providence, RI
- Riverside Flower Show & Garden Tours is in April in Riverside, CA
- Connecticut Flower & Garden Show is held in February in Hartford, CT
- New Jersey Flower & Garden Show take place in February in Edison, NJ
Horticultural Societies
There are quite a few horticulture societies throughout the US. Florida State Horticulture Society is the oldest in the country. It was formed in 1888 and has been a great source of education for many people nationwide. Groups such as the American Horticulture Society connect national horticulture experts with the public to help educate those about the preservation and promote their love of horticulture with others. Here is a list of some of the oldest horticulture societies in the country.