Texas Public Gardens

Populated by wildflowers and roses, water lilies and cacti, the public gardens of Texas offer some of the most diverse designs and varieties of plant specimens found in the nation. From the Antique Rose Emporium in Brenham to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, the author details more than 30 public gardens throughout Texas, examining the histories, layouts, designs, and plantings unique to each. More than 100 full-color photographs and illustrations provide a private tour through t...