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CLIO GARDEN |
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Azaleas along the paths |
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Bayou Bend Main House |
DIANA GARDEN |
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THE WOODLAND RAVINES boast native plants and carry rainwater to the Bayou |
Fun Facts:
**Bayou Bend has 7 trees on its property that are considered "Harris County champions" (exceptionally large trees): Yaupon Holly, Flowering Dogwood, American Sycamore, Maidenhair Tree (Gingko), Two Winged Silverbell, PawPaw, Yellow Poplar, Winged Elm
** The River Oaks Garden Club has supervised the gardens since 1961.
** Ima Hogg is credited with bringing azaleas to Houston. (See Houston's annual Azalea Trail in April)
** The Bayou Bend is the first historic public garden in Texas to practice organic gardening.
Upcoming Events in May:
Every Tuesday 1:30pm - 4:30pm Sketching in the Gardens
Every Saturday 1:30-4:30pm Photography in the Gardens
May 17 Texas Children's Art Festival 1-5pm (FREE)
Keep Exploring! xo The Bayou Botanist
The Bayou Bend seems like the perfect place to go when you want to get away from the chaos of the city and take breath of fresh air.
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