The Memphis Botanic Garden collection is comprised of 23 specialty gardens covering a total of 96 acres. A favorite of among visitors is the breathtaking Japanese garden which includes ponds with goldfish and lovely bridges which can be seen on the candlelight evening tours in during summer months. The Japanese Garden of Tranquility is a beach garden that includes bamboo, a primary element of the garden. The Memphis Botanic Garden aims to connect plants and people and establish harmony between people and nature while increasing environmental appreciation. An in-depth look is provided by the Memphis Botanic Garden into a variety of plant families, trees and flowers.

The Memphis Botanic Gardens provide a convenient month-by-month blooming calender so visitors will know when certain flowers they really want to see will be in full bloom and at their best. There is also a monthly art exhibit featured at the Visitors Center Gallery which include a variety of media mediums by regional and local artists and provides a good opportunity when shopping for art. During public hours at the Memphis Botanic Gardens visitors can view the works on display which are also for sale.

The Memphis Botanic Gardens also offers adult workshops and events of various kinds. Sketching, painting and multimedia are a few of the more popular classes taken. Other classes available through the Memphis Botanic Garden are Stonescaping, Horticulture Therapy and Nature Arts. On the 2nd Wednesday of each month the garden hosts classes covering a new horticultural topic each week with an expert through their Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Series. The atmosphere is inviting and relaxed and classes begin at noon. Past topics include Plant CSI, Planting to Attract Wildlife and Using a Plant ID Key.

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Some of the Botanic Gardens in Memphis include Cactus Garden, Hosta Trail, Four Seasons Garden, Madlinger Azalea Trail and Wildflower Woodland just to name a few. When looking for a perfect place to stop and smell the roses the Botanic Gardens in Memphis are the ideal candidate. Nowhere else in the city will visitors find this kind of amazing attention to detail or green thumb ability.

The quiet and tranquil setting is an experience like no other and a walk through the 23 gardens will be a vast contrast from frenetic city life. Some of nature's most beautiful and illustrious plant life thrives in the Botanic Gardens in Memphis. Sweeping vistas comprised of woodlands and lakes, display gardens and featured gardens provide a unique setting. There are also many Memphis hotels conveniently located near the gardens.

The Memphis Botanic Garden is open to the public from April through to October Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm and Sunday from 11am to 6pm. From November to April the gardens are open from 9am to 4:30pm Monday thru Saturday and on Sundays from 11am to 4:30pm. If interested in plant life a visit to the gardens is one of the things to do in the area. The views are more stunning then can be imagined.