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Savannah Botanical Gardens

3.9 (37 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

By appointment only

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Enjoying the flowers as we waited for the wedding to start.
Christine G.

Enjoyed a nice wedding here. The grounds are well kept and the location is convenient and easy to find. It's a cute little place that's nice to explore.

Tiffany S.

Gorgeous garden's to walk through. I went there with my 2 year old grandson and he loved it. They even have a children's garden. With a sand table and toys to play with. There are lots of flowers to smell and look at. There is a small pound with a fountain. A friend of mine has taken pictures of a wedding under the gazebo located beside the pond. Definitely worth stopping by to see.

John B.

No one ever says "come to Savannah for the botanical gardens", but I dug this up and thought I'd explore when other options fell through. The place is smaller than it looks on the map, and is on a highway adjoining a hospice and across the street from the health department. Despite the area not having a true winter, most of the plants were not in bloom when I visited, though there were a few pretty exceptions. No water fountains or bathroom facilities graced the park, and the mansion at its entrance offered no entry during the evening hours. I'm sure it's a nice event venue and I'm all for horticulture, but my realistic assessment is that I probably spent less time perusing the place than I did driving from downtown, and it's not that far from downtown. The old city is already lined with trees and some of the mansions have nice gardens, so from a tourist perspective, I wouldn't bother searching out the botanical gardens as a place to walk or see sights.

Kseniya K.

The farmhouse on properly is closed, so no, you cannot visit it. Sadly, there's nothing else to do here, besides taking a 5-10 minute walk around the premises. This botanic garden is tiny, so I would not recommend wasting time and gas on a drive here. Barely any vegetation to see. Tiny, tiny patch of greenery that somehow got a fancy name of a "botanic garden". No restrooms or any plumbing facilities on premises. If you gota go, use the lush vegetation all around you. Wash your hands or drink? Sorry, only the lake is available :)

Marissa N.

It's the smallest botanical garden I've been to but it's certainly maintained by love. Donations accepted. It was interesting how you are surrounded by the gardener's efforts. There are plantings around the parking lot, and beyond where you think the garden ends. I wonder if someone is in charge of purchasing the garden embellishments like signs, fake animals and painted rocks, or if folks donate them.

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Carolyn S.

Such a cute place!! I would love to come on a better weather day to enjoy it a little more. But the clouds and rain didn't stop me from going. This place runs off of donations so whatever you can give definitely helps. The garden is set up really nice. There is also a children's garden as well.

Children's Garden
Yoonie L.

Savannah Botanical Garden (SBG) is owned and operated by Savannah Area Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. I feel like it's a hidden spot and locals often forget that it's there. It's a small garden as compared to, let's say, the Coastal Georgia Botanical Garden, but it has quite a diverse number of flowers and plants in different sections, that it shouldn't be overlooked. What's incredible is that the garden is run entirely by volunteers and they do a wonderful job of maintaining it for all of us to enjoy. I've been here quite a number of times in different seasons and it always bring me joy to see all the different flowers in full bloom. - Parking - Private lot. - Features - There are 22 sections, refer to my photo of the map in my photos, however these are my some of the highlights in my opinion: 1. 1840's Reinhard Farmhouse - if you're lucky, a volunteer will be around and they'll let you can take a peek inside. It's a beautiful, 2-story house. There's a library upstairs that I thought was pretty cool. I noticed they do weddings there, so there's a cool venue idea for you, engaged folks, for the future in a post-pandemic world. Great view of the garden from upstairs window too! There's a nice stone bench in the garden right in front of the house and it serves as a great photo op. 4. Vegetable Garden - great learning area for kids, to show them how veggies are grown. 8. Rose Garden & Fountain - the centerpiece of the garden. Really pretty. 11. Fragrance Rose Garden - I love roses, so it's no surprise I love this section. They've planted quite a variety and I believe they do a specific event every year just for them. 16. The Compassionate Friends Savannah Memorial - This is a great little section with 3 large Butterfly chairs and statues of angels. Great photo op and great for kids! 19 - Children's Garden - the only downer of this section is that it's right next to the road, across the street from a shop that repairs cop cars, but they've planted different plants according to a theme. For instance, tomatoes in the "Pizza" Garden and they also built a "Flower Bed". There are plenty of things in the garden here for the kids to explore and my kids always enjoy it. 22. Camellia & Azalea Garden - this is especially pretty in the Spring when the Azaleas are in full bloom. On our first visit, this section was in full bloom and it was absolutely gorgeous! The garden is laid out with a main walkway going all the way straight to the back, but there are small little paths off the main path for you and (your kids, if any) to walk and explore. - Pricing - Free admission, however, there is a donation box as you enter and I'm sure any amount is appreciated! - Service - On one of our visits, there were several volunteers during our visit and they were all so nice. One of the volunteers was very knowledgeable and told us the names of a few plants we inquired about. Like I said, they do a great job at maintaining the garden. Thank you for all you do, dear Volunteers! COVID-19 Update: Since there is no admission fee and there are no gates, I don't think it was ever closed during this pandemic, to my knowledge. I checked their Facebook page prior to visiting and there was no indication that it was closed or ever closed. Since we are quickly approaching the summer temps (it's not even June yet...waaaah), this was a great spot to enjoy the gifts of Mother Nature (and the volunteers of the SBG) quickly, first thing in the morning before the sun was on full blast. You will be able to practice social distancing as well, because, most of the time, you will have the gardens to yourself!

Small, free, dog friendly gardens. Attractive garden beds, nice flat paths. My husband, and I and our golden retriever visited the gardens this morning, 2/15/24. Little early for most blooming plants, but quiet, peaceful and nice setting. Three volunteer workers were working today and two other couples were there when we were. We spent about 45 minutes walking around. (Dogs must be on a leash and well behaved.) Nice benches throughout. There was a woman seated writing or drawing. The house was not open today.

Kara M.

We made a quick stop here as we were leaving Savannah. I think I found this attraction on Bring Fido since I was looking for pet friendly activities as we were traveling with our small dog. We visited in the middle of March, so not a lot was blooming. I bet that this is a lovely spot when the gardens are in full bloom though. The Camelia and Azalea garden was so nice and colorful. Glad we had the chance to see that. We also spotted a few roses. They have the main garden, but also a small one for children. I'd budget anywhere from 15-30 minutes to spend here. This is a free attraction, but they do accept donations. Definitely a nice, romantic and serene spot.

Camellia in January

A small but very nice garden. Worth a visit. A bit hard to find - right next to Savannah Hospice which is well signposted.

Brianna S.

Nice quaint little walking paths. Peaceful and good parking. Took a walk here after working at the hospital nearby. A lot of things weren't in bloom when I visited, but still worth the visit on a nice day!

Doggo friendly!
Peggy S.

Great little spot for a quick walkabout. An out-of-towner we were hosting really wanted to come here. She volunteers at a botanical garden in FL. The house has an intriguing history, having been moved to this location in the 1990s. Ask Betty Ann King if you see her; she's very friendly! The gardens have lots of little books though overall small. It's a great place to try out your photography skills. Next time: we might bring a picnic to enjoy at one of the outdoor tables.

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It's a gem. Delightful garden, well kept and friendly staff. It is an oasis tucked away.

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Not what you would expect when something is called botanical gardens. Very amateur not worth the trip.

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The is a by donation tour. It was lovely. Walking trails behind the gardens. I'm a fan and will be back for some more flower therapy.

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