One of the spaces in the city of Austin, that has become one of the beloved spaces, is the thirty acre garden located along the banks of the Colorado River, the Zilker Botanical Garden. In many cities, in fact just about every major city, the botanic gardens are rich with history, rich with the tender loving care of someone who planted them years and years ago, and the continued care provided by those alive today. This garden in Austin has a few varied sections, each with its own theme. There are the delicately tended Japanese gardens, the herb gardens, and the rose garden, all situated along the banks of the streams that run throughout. There is even a section that is dedicated to the prehistoric dinosaur era. A fascinating section for kids, as I know no child, male or female who is not totally enthralled by that long ago time period.
Like most things in Austin, Texas this garden is a unique anomaly, a collaboration between the Austin Area Garden Council and the Department of Parks and Recreation. When looking for an adventure on a budget, and heading out from your room in one of the Austin luxury hotels, make a stop at the garden as it is, and always has been, free to the public. The garden remains open year round and offers classes, seminars and docent led tours. The Zilker Garden was established in 1955 and has followed through with their commitment and their mission, which is to promote the love for and the education of gardening for people of every age. More than half a million people visit the garden each year, from all corners of the world. And throughout the years, thousands upon thousands of school age children, and adults alike, have benefited not only from the peaceful nature of the garden, but from the information provided as well.
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