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Birmingham Botanical Gardens is Alabama's largest living museum with more than 10,000 different plants in its living collections. The Gardens' 67.5 acres contains 25+ unique gardens, 30+ works of original outdoor sculpture and miles of serene paths.

The Gardens features the largest public horticulture library in the U.S., conservatories, a wildflower garden, two rose gardens, the Southern Living garden, and a Japanese garden with a traditionally crafted tea house. Education programs run year round and over 10,000 school children enjoy free science-curriculum based field trips annually.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens is open daily, offering free admission to more than 350,000 yearly visitors.

Fernwood is a special place where people, plants, and nature come together. Beautiful gardens surrounded by forest are tucked into a landscape of 105 acres of cultivated and natural areas along the scenic St. Joseph River valley. Miles of trails await, and indoors, visitors may enjoy an art gallery, fern conservatory, nature center, cafe, and gift shop. Fernwood offers many possibilities for learning and enrichment, including classes, workshops, lectures, concerts, trips, exhibits, and special events.

Lotusland is a unique 37-acre estate and botanic garden situated in the foothills of Montecito to the east of the city of Santa Barbara. The gardens now covering the estate were created by Madame Ganna Walska, who owned the property from 1941 until her death in 1984. Before her death, Madame Walska established the nonprofit Ganna Walska Lotusland Foundation, which now preserves this unrivaled botanical treasure.

The original Fern Garden was designed by William Paylen in 1968 around Madame Walska's collection of Australian Tree Ferns (Sphaeropteris cooperi). It features giant staghorn ferns (Platycerium) hanging from the branches of coast live oak trees (Quercus agrifolia) as well as different types of tree ferns underplanted with many other fern species and Begonia species and cultivars.

Inniswood Metro Gardens, located in Central Ohio, was once the 37-acre estate of sisters Grace and Mary Innis who enjoyed gardening and wildlife observation.  Now 121 acres, the park contains streams, woodlands, wildflowers, and beautifully landscaped flower beds.  The fern collection numbers well over a hundred varieties of hardy ferns, many of which were propagated at Inniswood.  While hardy ferns are found throughout the park, the main collection is centered around a picturesque bridge in a woodland setting.

Display Gardens

The Bellevue Botanical Garden, Bellevue, Washington comprises 53 acres of display gardens, woodlands, meadows and wetlands.  HIGHLIGHTS include the Northwest Perennial Alliance Border, Waterwise Garden, Yao Garden, Alpine Rock Garden, Rhododendron/ Fern Glen and summer displays of dahlias and fuchsias.  Throughout the year natural and manmade vistas of color and greenery change, delighting the eye regardless of the season or weather. The Garden 'blooms' in the middle of winter with thousands of lights used to create botanical displays. The actual number of lights is unknown, the estimate is close to 500,000.   This family event is free of charge and open to the public...donations are gladly accepted to perpetuate and enhance the event. 

Les Jardins de Métis are owned and operated by Les Amis des Jardins de Métis. Les Amis des Jardins de Métis is a not for profit corporation and is recognized as a charitable organization (charitable number: 89657 3383 RR0001).

Les Amis des Jardins de Métis is responsible for the preservation and development of Les Jardins de Métis. The primary objective of the organization is to maintain the gardens and buildings and to preserve their unique character. The organization also has an educational and cultural mission. It is responsible for fundraising activities and campaigns to assist the organization in the realization of its objectives.

The Fern & Moss Garden (1/3 acre) at Rotary Gardens (Janesville, WI) was constructed in 2004 adjacent to the existing Japanese Garden portion of this 20 acre, non-profit botanic garden that was started in 1989.  This garden has meandering streams, a waterfall, authentic Japanese resting structure (Ma-Chii') and six raised beds for fern display.  This garden also includes a moss "island" displaying native WI mosses.  Over 250 taxa of ferns are scattered throughout these beds and are grouped by region of origin (Asia, North America and Europe).  We continue to trial new ferns every year and have mapped and assessed earlier planted specimens.  This garden is meant to be both aesthetic and educational as we continue to evaluate ferns for applicability and adaptability in our region.

It's easy to understand why our motto at Whitehall House & Gardens is "Where History Grows."  The grounds of Whitehall feature a lush variety of special gardens, including the Entrance Garden, the Ralph Archer Woodland Garden, Annie's Garden, and The Formal Garden.  The history of ever-changing styles and plantings helps tell the story of those who lived at Whitehall and had a special affection for its gardens.