Hart County Botanical Garden — Attraction in Lavonia

On a Sunday afternoon we decided to play tourist and we especially enjoy botanical venues and had not expected one in Hartwell. The first 30 or so minutes we explored and found the garden very enjoyable with much to see. But, then we ventured off the paved path and headed toward the a point away from the parking lot and out of nowhere came a hoard of mosquitoes hungry for a new taste of blood. We couldn't run fast enough to beat them back to the safety of the car. Not to be discouraged we will return to enjoy your garden again, but not until fall hopefully when the mosquitoes are dead. Mary Ann & Ron Rich,...

Really nice, beautiful place. I visited during the solar eclipse so we could experience totality. The gardens were beautiful! Really well maintained, plenty of parking, some helpful seating. There is a really pretty little area for weddings or other events. The day we went, there was actually a wedding occuring during the eclipse. We went further into the park. It was absolutely beautiful! Definitely pack some bug spray (mosquitoes, man!) and some water. And plan to stay a while, because it's pretty and you...

Hart County Botanical Gardens is a truly lovely experience for anyone who loves plants, nature or just being outdoors! Well-paved paths and well-maintained trails plus excellent and informative signs to direct, educate and inform. There is a Little Free Library, geo-cache, water features and even tiny fairy gardens and a playground for kids. As a master gardener from out of state, I was genuinely impressed with the well-maintained plots and plant placards and learned a lot throughout my visit. Well...