Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
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The Western Kentucky Botanical Garden is a botanical garden in Owensboro, Kentucky. The garden contains several themed gardens, including a large collection of daylilies with an American Hemerocallis Society-recognized display garden.
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The Western Kentucky Botanical Garden is a botanical garden in Owensboro, Kentucky. The garden contains several themed gardens, including a large collection of daylilies with an American Hemerocallis Society-recognized display garden.
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There is much to see and enjoy in these gardens. We were impressed by the daylily garden that had myriads of flowers, with not one dead one visible. It takes a lot of work to remove all the previous blooms from that many plants. We also enjoyed the little greenhouse with orchids and other exotic plants. The lady working in the house that admitted us was awfully talkative. We wish she had started us out at the beginning of the path, rather than walking us through the building and just pointing straight ahead. We couldn't make sense of the map until we eventually reached the spot where the entrance used to be and they had signs to point where things are.
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The gardens are pretty in the spring and summer but the Sunday we went there was no one there but us, not even people who work there. The gate was open and there was just a donation box. Since all the buildings were closed up the only bathroom was a porta-potty. I don't know if anyone who works there is around during the week days or Saturdays but it's worth a visit and planning ahead will make it more enjoyable.
Carolyn JonesCarolyn Jones
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Nice combo of plants, flowers and some sculptures. Very well kept. Last time we went was free but they have since acquired a historical house and expanded so there is a fee to get in but worth it. They also have a kids playhouse area that my nephews enjoyed. Only thing, I wish they’d clean up the lake and highlight the water more. So much potential there. Lots of places to sit and enjoy.
Joel CollishawJoel Collishaw
10
Nice place to walk around and view some pretty flowers and beautiful garden scapes. A few sculptures can be found throughout the gardens. A few of the locations were in disarray and need of attention, the pond was entirely covered in algae, and some of the spots had missing plants or dead plants. But overall a very nice experience.
Sarah HartmanSarah Hartman
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First time at botanical garden and enjoyed it. Just wished the maps/brochure and donation box was relocated from old entrance to new one. We did not find brochures until the end of our trip through garden. Easy walking paths throughout and benches available for those that need them or would just like to sit and enjoy the view.
Shawnna McmichaelShawnna Mcmichael
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A hidden gem located around an historic mansion. Great place for special events like bridal showers and weddings as was happening on the day we stopped for our first visit. We were greeted by a very friendly volunteer and enjoyed a beautiful walk in the gardens. What delightful place with many exhibits.
Don AnnisDon Annis
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Green River Distilling Co.
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PeezO's Pizza
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wkbg.org
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