Newsletter
Keep Up With The Garden’s Growth… Once a month, the Houston Botanic Garden sends an email newsletter featuring events and classes, news on seasonal developments at the Garden, and educational content from horticulture experts. Subscribe to learn more about the Garden’s conservation efforts and to find ways to get involved as a steward of the natural world. Whether you’re a brand new member, a longtime…
Private Rentals
Proceeds from event rentals directly support the Garden’s mission to enrich life through discovery, education, and the conservation of plants and the natural environment. We are delighted you are interested in hosting an event at the Garden. To get started, review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Frequently Asked Questions Weddings & Receptions Say “I do” and/or celebrate other milestones with family and friends Corporate & Other Events…
Garden Rules
Other’s Enjoyment Leave flowers, plants and all other elements in the garden beds for everyone to enjoy. Do not collect or remove seeds, flowers, fruits, vegetables, plant labels, rocks, etc. Please stay on designated pathways and mowed grass lawns; do not enter the mulched or planted garden beds. While we hope you will be inspired to garden at home—please d
ROCO on the Go
ROCO on the Go MUSIC IN THE GARDEN In collaboration with ROCO, Houston Botanic Garden presents “ROCO on the Go in the Garden,” a musical experience curated to enhance visits to the city’s living museum for plants. Visitors can use their mobile devices to scan QR codes on 14 placards placed around the Global Collection Garden and embark on an aural tour of flora and fauna, featuring music from ROCO’s 16 years of…
Garden Map
Garden Map – With Sims Bayou running through and around the northern edge of the site — creating two distinct spaces, the Island and the South Gardens, connected by a bayou bridge — the Houston Botanic Garden features 132 acres of horticultural displays, natural ecosystems, and walking trails. Download PDF 1 Park Place Entrance The Entry Garden—with seasonal color and a mix of textures provided by a variety of species—gives…
About the Garden
Drift away in the midst of exotic and native plants, flowers and trees complimented by butterflies, birds and other wildlife that make up the Houston Botanic Garden. It is easy to discover and connect with the beauty and splendor of nature in the Garden’s 132 acres surrounded by Sims Bayou in what once was a public golf course.
Support & Volunteer
Support the Garden SUPPORT & VOLUNTEER There are so many ways you can help the Houston Botanic Garden grow. Annual fund donations, our membership program, fundraising events, sponsorships, and foundation grants and corporate support provide half of the Garden’s funding. We encourage you to learn more about and select the opportunities to the support the Garden that work best for you. Make a Donation Gifts of all sizes to the Annual…
Gardens & Collections
EXPERIENCE The Gardens Explore the wide variety of plant life and ecosystems contained in our world-class gardens. Explore Now
Learn
The Houston Botanic Garden offers learners of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities a variety of opportunities to discover plants and grow in appreciation of the natural world. We offer educational programs and workshops covering horticulture and gardening; culture and culinary arts; nature and conservation; and health and wellness. All classes require registration in advance. Register Here Horticulture & Gardening Develop the skills necessary to protect and…
Events
Calendar EVENTS In the Garden, attendees of all ages will deepen their understanding of plants and nature. Upcoming Events Arts & Culture Health & Wellness Horticulture & Gardening Youth & Family All