Beautiful. That's the best way to describe it. There are so many beautiful exotic plants. They also have a cafe and a few activities for kids, but I wasn't hungry and I'm not a kid so I can't comment on those. Besides, let's be real...you're here for the plants.
Was a good visit, but there's a lot closed during winter time. The main conservatory is warm and the staff are friendly. There's still a lot of neat stuff to explore even without a tour guide.
So so pretty. I just wish there were more name plates. Yes, I understand that all plants are tagged (probably) but sometimes you see a plant in a different setting than the part with the name plate, and it's impossible to hunt the name plate down.
What a lovely garden this is. I had such a lovely time having lunch and walking around the gardens. There were even umbrellas to use so that I saw the outside despite the rain. Highly recommend.
The botanical gardens offer both an indoor and outdoor experience. The interior conservatory area isn't very big but there are a plentiful variety of plants and flowers. Be sure to go to The Gardener's Show House on the right side of the conservatory. It's a packed greenhouse of smaller plants from succulents to orchids and a lot in between. Outside is a wonderful water garden, a boardwalk and several gardens. Definitely worth the $8 admission. The facility also has a gift shop and cafe, and can be rented for special occasions.
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a US Park based in Des Moines, Iowa. Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is located at 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA.
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