Explore Midwest Arboretums and Botanical Gardens | Midwest Living

Explore Midwest Arboretums and Botanical Gardens

Whether you're looking for a scenic place to walk or for gardening education, these public gardens throughout the Midwest will inspire you.

Wisconsin: Olbrich Botanical Garden

Stroll 16 acres of outdoor gardens, including a 2-acre Rose Garden showcasing hardy shrub varieties inspired by Wisconsin native Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie style. Other outdoor gardens at Madison's Olbrich Botanical Garden include a Perennial Garden, a Sunken Garden and an Herb Garden. Be sure to see the Thai Pavilion, crafted without nails or screws by Thai artisans. Also, the Bolz Conservatory features exotic plants, flowers, orchids, birds and a waterfall. Special events include a popular summer butterfly show.

Olbrich Botanical Garden

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