Howdy...and welcome to the Texas A&M University Horticultural Gardens. This student managed and maintained facility is a part of the TAMU Department of Horticultural Sciences. Each year we reach over 250 students with courses on public gardening, plant identification, as well as landscape construction and maintenance. Our research efforts focus on a broad range of environmental issues, new plant introduction and innovations in nursery/floral crop production. The gardens are also an important living educational resource for the community. They serve individuals with an interest in home landscape gardening, community beautification organizations, garden clubs, school-age children, county extension agents, Master Gardeners as well as landscape and nursery professionals. The numerous demonstrations througout the facility provide excellent examples of how plants and landscaping improve the overall quality of life. The broad use of native plants and improved irrigation techniques assist individuals, and the community, reduce water consumption and protect the environment. These, and other demonstrations on landscape design and management provide lifelong learning opportunities for home gardeners and horticultural professionals alike.

While visiting we invite you to take a walking tour of the garden. Our path winds through the grounds for approximately one-eighth mile, with seating every 100 feet. Our landscape and plant collection consists of over 1000 specimens in 30 different planting areas, ranging from bog and wetlands to desert southwest. You will also find a variety of educational materials along the way. If you have questions please don't hesitate to ask our garden staff and students for assistance.