New Orleans Gardens

The mission of the new orleans botanical garden is to cultivate promote and inspire the knowledge love and appreciation of plants through educational programs and exhibits and to evaluate introduce and distribute new plant materials suitable for cultivation in the gulf south region.
New orleans gardens. Got its start in 1958 by robert holloway sr. Longue vue house and gardens 7 bamboo road new orleans la 70124 504 488 5488 p 504 486 7015 f e mail. Began as a small nursery on the corner of high st.
Better known as bob and was originally called bob s nursery landscaping. Magnolias and hibiscus in june. Growers of edible gardens in new orleans plant two seasons of crops.
Charles avenue and the streetcars. And highway 80 in longview texas. The first in early spring and the second in late summer the excessive heat of the hottest months is not conducive to growing edibles.
No matter what season you pick gardens will greet you with open arms in new orleans. It s located in the city park which is 1300 acres large. To follow suit try growing citrus trees in portable pots which makes it easier to regulate irrigation and exposure to the elements.
From lovely private gardens open for special tours to gorgeous public spaces new orleans gardens show off nature s bounty. Join the longue vue email list. I loved the japanese garden it was small but i really enjoyed my zen moment here this garden was very authentic japanese garden this garden is an icon if friendship between japan and new orleans the botanical garden section is 12 acres with lots of beautiful flowers japanese gardens cactus gardens lots and lots to see and enjoy.
The creole gardens is conveniently located in the lower garden district midway between the french quarter and the garden district one block off st. This article brings you a snapshot of some of the gardens and plants located among the great restaurants and attractions of new orleans louisiana nola. Lushly green brilliant with color shaded by live oaks dripping spanish moss and punctuated with art.