The Gardens will be closed for tree trimming on
Tuesday May 27
Tuesday May 27
It was an exciting day at the Gardens today! 5/9/25. A live alligator was found in the pond at the trail garden. We called the alligator hunter and he came and removed it to be relocated some place safe! This is the first alligator to be found at the gardens in at least 15 years, and hopefully the last.
THE GARDENS AND NURSERY
Welcome visitors and thank you for visiting our gardens.
The Nature Cost Botanical Garden is a 4.5 acre garden habitat
that you are entering at your own risk.
You may encounter insects, most of which are harmless, however some of them may sting or bite:
(mosquitos, bees, ants, spiders etc.)
You may encounter wildlife, (Birds, squirrels, snakes, armadillos, opossums, cats, etc.)
Please do not interact with them.
You may also see an alligator on the bank of the pond,,-a rattlesnake behind the cactus garden, -
rabbits in the fantasy garden.
They are all concrete statuary that MAY LOOK REAL.
This is a place to relax, have fun and enjoy nature in all it's glory
The Nature Cost Botanical Garden is a 4.5 acre garden habitat
that you are entering at your own risk.
You may encounter insects, most of which are harmless, however some of them may sting or bite:
(mosquitos, bees, ants, spiders etc.)
You may encounter wildlife, (Birds, squirrels, snakes, armadillos, opossums, cats, etc.)
Please do not interact with them.
You may also see an alligator on the bank of the pond,,-a rattlesnake behind the cactus garden, -
rabbits in the fantasy garden.
They are all concrete statuary that MAY LOOK REAL.
This is a place to relax, have fun and enjoy nature in all it's glory
It is with great sadness that we have accepted the resignation of Mary Wuest as our Garden Manager as of December 31, 2024. If anyone would like to step into this position, please contact Mary at [email protected] or Beverly Wilcox [email protected].
We have seen an increase in vandalism lately. The train was damaged and wires were pulled so that it would not run. The large pond in the native garden has had the plants pulled out and turned over. The blue glass bottle tree in the butterfly has repeatedly been broken
The picture at the left shows the person who did the damage to the train. We have other pictures of him actually doing the damage to the wires.
If you know who this is, please contact the Spring Hill Police. This is not just petty theft, this is malicious vandalism which left the train unable to run and our small visitors to enjoy the train and whistle.
The picture at the left shows the person who did the damage to the train. We have other pictures of him actually doing the damage to the wires.
If you know who this is, please contact the Spring Hill Police. This is not just petty theft, this is malicious vandalism which left the train unable to run and our small visitors to enjoy the train and whistle.
We need volunteers to help keep our garden looking beautiful. If you like to garden and want hands on learning about how and what to grow in our area of Florida, this is the place for you.
Currently there are several gardens in need of an "owner". The owners take care of their garden and make it their own. 1 day a week would be plenty of time to keep these gardens looking beautiful.
The gardens open change from time to time.
Just show up on Sat, Mon or Wed morning and see Mary Wuest. or click contact us above and send a email to let us know you are interested. There are also many opportunities to volunteer even if you do not want to take on an ownership of a garden. We have fun working at the gardens, come join us!!
Currently there are several gardens in need of an "owner". The owners take care of their garden and make it their own. 1 day a week would be plenty of time to keep these gardens looking beautiful.
The gardens open change from time to time.
Just show up on Sat, Mon or Wed morning and see Mary Wuest. or click contact us above and send a email to let us know you are interested. There are also many opportunities to volunteer even if you do not want to take on an ownership of a garden. We have fun working at the gardens, come join us!!
NATURE COAST BOTANICAL GARDENS
If you love gardening, or just want to get away from your daily stresses, you will want to visit our Gardens. Located just off Spring Hill Drive near the US 19 entrance. 3.5 acres has been transformed into an oasis of beauty and serenity. During daylight hours, you can visit the gardens, enjoy the beauty of nature and find tranquility in the middle of a suburban area. Guided tours of the Nature Coast Botanical Gardens are available for groups of 5 or more on request. CLICK HERE 
The Gardens and Nursery
Themes and Map Garden and Nursery Events The Gardens for your Events Photo Galleries The Spring Hill Garden Club Volunteering About the Waterfall History |
DONORS The Gardens are free & open to the public 7 days a week dawn to dusk Donations are greatly appreciated, we depend upon them to keep the gardens open, free and maintained. Special THANK YOU to our generous donors. click here The Nursery is open for plant purchases Monday and Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON all proceeds go to the upkeep of the gardens 
There are 22 themed areas:
(click here for garden map) Visit the virtual garden tour page to view the gardens with a short narrative of what you will find there. 
The vines are taking over the world!!!! Kathryn and Mary are trying to tame them.
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