Discovery Gardens — Attraction in Florida

A wonderful resource for gardening ideas and information! There are a variety of garden types from xeriscape to sub-tropical, rose, camellia and butterfly gardens, herbs, edible landscape and vegetable patches to name a few. There are also multiple water features throughout the garden, keeping you cool on a warm day. There is an enclosed butterfly area and even a hedge maze for the kids to enjoy. Local plant and garden groups maintain the different areas and offer information about their specialties. Every season there is something different to see, so do go often. This is also a good place for a peaceful walk or meditation. As a final note, there are ongoing classes on topics from gardening to cooking with local produce- check their website for current offerings. We love it here and highly...

We dropped in on a whim. There's plenty of parking adjacent to the gardens. The gardens are self guided, and there is a QR code near the entrance that can be scanned for additional information. This was a great time to go, just a little after noon and the first day of Spring. Some of the walking paths aren't clearly defined, but it's manageable. As Spring has just sprung, there are plenty of flowers to take in. Most areas are decently attended to, and others can use some attention.

Overall, it's a nice diversion and best if all it's...

I never knew this wonderful garden existed until recently. The many zones showcase different plants with educational plaques. It's a beautiful garden to take an afternoon stroll through while learning something new. They have a self guided audio tour as well as guided tours upon request. My 1st visit didn't have enough time for the audio tour and I'm excited to go back to experience it. I was inspired to find some of the plants I saw there to plant in...