Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

This past week I went to South Buffalo to visit the lovely Botanical Gardens.

This Victorian conservatory was designed by Lord & Burnham, based on the famous Crystal Palace in England. It opened in 1900.

Today, the Botanical Gardens is one of only 2 remaining Lord & Burnham conservatories incorporated into a Frederick Law Olmsted designed park.

You enter into this magnificent Palm Room. Isn't it gorgeous?

I love the earthy smell-so lush!

Isn't it gorgeous? I'm in the Florida Everglades, well, the Florida Everglades House.

This picture was taken in the Victorian Ivy and Herb House. The largest public ivy collection in the world is housed here!

There are over 400 ivy cultivars here. Whew! Time for a break.

These are just some of the flowers found in the Orchid House.

Always take time to smell the roses...or orchids!

This tree is just my size. It's part of the Bonsai collection in the Tropical House.

I'm standing next to some Crown of Thorns in the Desert House.

WOW! This 30 foot waterfall is located in the Fern House and Ancient Rainforest. I'm surrounded by banana trees. There are also koi living in the ponds here.

There are so many beautiful and interesting plants to be found here. The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is a jewel of Buffalo-and a must visit location!