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Mar 27, 2025
We spent all of our time with the Bonsai and they were wonderful. I would recommend it to everyone. Next time we'll explore more of the grounds.Full review by Harold S
Mar 27, 2025
Lovely conservatory. Unfortunately the outdoor gardens were not open. Great educational displays and some of the most amazing orchids I have ever seen. It didn’t take long to view the exhibits and I …Full review by Barbara W
Mar 25, 2025
Where else would you want to be on a cold winter day but where the smells are intoxicating and floral. What a beautiful garden. I give thanks to everyone who tends to this magical place. What a treat…Full review by josH9235MI
I carried a small backpack with no problems. There was no security that I noticed for the interior portion of the garden. The exterior part is open to the public and shouldn't have any …
I carried a small backpack with no problems. There was no security that I noticed for the interior portion of the garden. The exterior part is open to the public and shouldn't have any restrictions.
Enjoy? Hmm, maybe. I don't think I'd take my kids with that expectation. I love plants and want my kids to appreciate nature, so I'd totally take them with the lower expectation to just …
Enjoy? Hmm, maybe. I don't think I'd take my kids with that expectation. I love plants and want my kids to appreciate nature, so I'd totally take them with the lower expectation to just expose them to new wonders and the diversity of nature. If you like plants, I'd say take them for sure. It's like walking into lots of different natural environments the way it's arranged. The center rainforest area is cool and I'm sure kids would enjoy the multi levels to view down. As with everything with kids, you might go thru it faster with them than you would on your own, but it's totally worth a walk through, especially if you are close by. A bonus is that it is very compact. The variety of shapes, textures, colors I'd think would capture most kids attention, even if only for a short while. And kids are always surprising us us by what they appreciate and what they get into, so who knows, maybe they'd really enjoy it. Speaking for my 9 and 12yo kids, I think they'd tolerate it for my sake and certainly get something out of it, but it wouldn't top their most enjoyable list. But, for me, I'd still take them anyway!
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