Gardens in Utah

Utah's wide open desert spaces and numerous spectacular land formations make it a popular tourist destination. For Garden lovers, there is still a lot to see in this arid environment - look for gardens that focus on the natural beauty of drought tolerant plants and cacti.


Featured Gardens:

Red Butte Garden and Arboretum

The University of Utah operates the Red Butte Gardens in Salt Lake City which have 18 acres of amazing botanical gardens. In addition to these, there are a huge amount of trails ...

Map of Utah Gardens to Visit

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Listed Gardens in Utah by City

Kaysville : Utah Botanical Center
Salt Lake City : Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
Santa Clara : Robert L. Shepherd Desert Arboretum





Frommer's Utah (Frommer's Complete Guides)
by: Eric Peterson

Hit the slopes in Wasatch-Cache National Forest—just one of Utah's many amazing skiing destinations. See chapter 5.

  • Detailed maps throughout

  • Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information

  • Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife

  • Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas ... [reviews]


Photographing the Southwest: Volume 1--Southern Utah (2nd Ed.) (Photographing the Southwest)
by: Laurent Martres
A must for everyone with a Passion for the Southwest! Have you ever wanted to see with your own eyes all the beautiful locations found in coffee table books, posters and travel magazines? Do you want to see the most photogenic spots in our national parks and monuments? Do you want to visit spectacular "off the beaten track" locations outside the parks? Are you are interested in rock art and ... [reviews]


Hiking from Here to WOW: Utah Canyon Country
by: Kathy Copeland
This second book in the new full-color WOW series covers 90 trails in southern Utah’s spectacular canyon country that epitomize the “wonder of wilderness.” The authors hiked over 1600 miles through Zion, Bryce, Escalante-Grand Staircase, Glen Canyon, Grand Gulch, Cedar Mesa, Canyonlands, Moab, Arches, Capitol Reef, and the San Rafael Swell in order to compile their list of 90 WOW hikes. ... [reviews]


National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Southwestern States: Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah (Audubon Field Guide)
by: NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY
Filled with concise descriptions and stunning photographs, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Southwestern States belongs in the home of every resident of the Southwest and in the suitcase or backpack of every visitor.  This compact volume contains:

An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the state's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, ... [reviews]


Benchmark Utah Road & Recreation Atlas - 4th edition
by: Benchmark Maps
Utah deserves an atlas that matches its dynamic scenery and Benchmark's Utah Road & Recreation Atlas is it. The new 4th edition has significant improvements and refinements such as a completely updated Landscape Maps and Recreation Guide. Categorized listings include campgrounds and RV parks, boating and fishing sites, public lands and wildlife viewing. [reviews]


Gardens Across America, East of the Mississippi: The American Horticulatural Society's Guide to American Public Gardens and Arboreta (Volume I)
by: John H. Russell
Gardening is one of America's most popular hobbies, and attendance at public gardens and arboreta continues to rise. Gardens Across America is a comprehensive two-volume guide to nearly 2,000 gardens. Each entry in this state-by-state guide contains such basic information as hours of operation and directions as well asa listing of activities, educational programs, and any unique ... [reviews]


A Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto
by: Marc Treib
Designed for the layman as well as the professional, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides both practical information and theoretical insights into the design of the Japanese garden. Kyoto, the capital of Japan for over one thousand years, possesses a richness of garden art without equal as a living chronicle of Japanese cultural history and environmental design. Following the ... [reviews]


Hamptons Havens: The Best of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens)
by: Hamptons Cottages and Gardens Magazine
A lavish look at the private homes of the storied Hamptons, with gorgeous photographs and engaging text that discusses the history, decor and architecture from an insider's perspective. [reviews]



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