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Discovery Gardens
1951 Woodlea Rd, Tavares, FL 32778, United States
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Ai
Review №1

Wow. Just wow. Native plants at their best. And the orchid house?! Every time I visit it takes some encouragement for me to leave

Ge
Review №2

Beautiful plants and gardening lessons on Fridays.

An
Review №3

Beautiful! My first time visiting from Seattle. Relaxing time had by all !

He
Review №4

Great for kids or to just take a walk. Quiet, peaceful and well kept.

J
Review №5

A wonderful resource for gardening ideas and information! There are a variety of garden types from xeriscape to sub-tropical, rose, camellia and butterfly gardens, herbs, edible landscape and vegetable patches to name a few. There are also multiple water features throughout the garden, keeping you cool on a warm day. There is an enclosed butterfly area and even a hedge maze for the kids to enjoy. Local plant and garden groups maintain the different areas and offer information about their specialties. Every season there is something different to see, so do go often. This is also a good place for a peaceful walk or meditation. As a final note, there are ongoing classes on topics from gardening to cooking with local produce- check their website for current offerings. We love it here and highly recommend it.

El
Review №6

Love this garden. Honestly perfect for the area.

Su
Review №7

We enjoyed seeing all of the different varieties of plants, trees, and cute water gardens.

Ke
Review №8

Beautiful gardens, and we were surprised to see so many plants in bloom! The Maze Garden was a fine surprise. ️

He
Review №9

Very interesting varied collection of plants. Good for ideas for home. Walk was not too long in summer heat. Map, signs & hand-outs were helpful.

Us
Review №10

It is fun, but ya know I still like hog waller in palatka better

Sa
Review №11

Discovery gardens had very cool gardening concepts, it was a little run down, but its hard to maintain in the winter months.

J
Review №12

Beautiful gardens. Worth going too.

Ry
Review №13

For a small little garden in lake county its nice. Wife kid and I enjoy walking around here . Beautiful native plants and signs to learn more about what could be in your own yard. They also have people there on certain days to answer any other questions you may have.

Jo
Review №14

Beautiful place to check out Florida-friendly landscapes. Master Gardeners are all volunteers but quite helpful.

Ja
Review №15

This is a unique Dept of Agriculture adventure for young and not so young..I was out selling orchids at the landscape fair.

Pa
Review №16

Great variety of gardens. Went to plant sale the other day, very healthy plants

Ke
Review №17

The Lake County extension service dose a great job.

DA
Review №18

Idaknow. Went there to vote

Wi
Review №19

Beautiful gardens designed and maintained by Master Gardeners.

An
Review №20

Grasshoppers.

Kr
Review №21

The annual spring plant sale was fun. The gardeners on hand to answer questions were all very friendly and helpful.

le
Review №22

A beautiful spot to view plants that grow well on Central Florida. This is a hidden jewel.

Ja
Review №23

Very lively crowd very pleasant andhelpful

Cl
Review №24

If youre interested in anything gardening, plants, yard maintenance, then the Discovery Garden is where to go. Great example garden s for you to view and experience.

Ta
Review №25

Beautiful gardens and they are very helpful if you are having a problem in your yard and are looking for a solution, or if you need to identify something growing in your yard.

As
Review №26

Very nice garden with an interesting maze for young children. There are also plenty of benches and chairs to view the different areas. I appreciate that it is free.

Ja
Review №27

Beautiful gardens, free admission, open M-F

Ni
Review №28

Very pretty. Different zones of gardens, cactus garden, Japanese, butterfly garden etc

Sa
Review №29

Never been there hacked again

Mi
Review №30

I volunteer here, in the orchid house. There are 5 acres, with about 6 themed gardens.SR 19 and Woodlea Rd. The least known gem of Lake County.

An
Review №31

Discovery Gardens is one place to visit. I love it and get a lot of ideas for my landscaping at home. There are guided tours for children and adults alike. Come on give it a try.

Me
Review №32

Serine

Do
Review №33

A splendid little jewel in Tavares with 23 little gardens. A great free way to spend an hour, with plenty of shady places to pause along the way.

Ju
Review №34

Wonderful plant sale today, master gardener!

Su
Review №35

Beautiful lovely hidden oasis

mi
Review №36

Great Plants, & People...

Ma
Review №37

Very nice botanical garden

ki
Review №38

Beautiful. Love the Butterflies

An
Review №39

Nice

Da
Review №40

Plant sales

Te
Review №41

Beautiful

La
Review №42

Good

Ka
Review №43

Great gardens

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  • Address:1951 Woodlea Rd, Tavares, FL 32778, United States
  • Site:http://lake.ifas.ufl.edu/discovery-gardens/
  • Phone:+1 352-343-4101
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Garden
Working hours
  • Monday:9am–4pm
  • Tuesday:9am–4pm
  • Wednesday:9am–4pm
  • Thursday:9am–4pm
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:9am–4pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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