{"id":1837657,"date":"2026-03-20T17:34:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1837657"},"modified":"2026-03-20T17:34:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:34:47","slug":"the-zoe-reports-2026-readers-choice-best-botanical-gardens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1837657","title":{"rendered":"The Zoe Report\u2019s 2026 Readers’ Choice: Best Botanical Gardens"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Zoe Report\u2019s 2026 Readers’ Choice: Best Botanical Gardens<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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They go beyond greenery. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Consider this your invitation to stop and smell the roses, literally. The nominees for The Zoe Report\u2019s Readers\u2019 Choice Awards Best Botanical Gardens celebrate spaces where nature, design, and serenity intertwine. From the storybook landscapes of The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens to the iconic expanses of New York Botanical Garden and the tranquil beauty of Portland Japanese Garden, these destinations are living works of art … perfect for your next mindful escape.<\/p>\n

Have questions? Read the official Readers\u2019 Choice rules<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Atlanta Botanical Garden<\/a><\/h2>\n

Atlanta, GA<\/h3>\n

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden<\/a><\/h2>\n

Brooklyn, NY<\/h3>\n

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Butchart Gardens<\/a><\/h2>\n

Victoria, BC<\/h3>\n

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Chicago Botanic Garden<\/a><\/h2>\n

Glencoe, IL<\/h3>\n

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Denver Botanic Gardens<\/a><\/h2>\n

Denver, CO<\/h3>\n

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Desert Botanical Garden<\/a><\/h2>\n

Phoenix, AZ<\/h3>\n

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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden<\/a><\/h2>\n

Coral Gables, FL<\/h3>\n

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Filoli Historic House & Garden<\/a><\/h2>\n

Woodside, CA<\/h3>\n

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The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens<\/a><\/h2>\n

San Marino, CA<\/h3>\n

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Longwood Gardens<\/a><\/h2>\n

Kennett Square, PA<\/h3>\n

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Lotusland<\/a><\/h2>\n

Santa Barbara, CA<\/h3>\n

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New York Botanical Garden<\/a><\/h2>\n

Bronx, NY<\/h3>\n

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Portland Japanese Garden<\/a><\/h2>\n

Portland, OR<\/h3>\n

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VanDusen Botanical Garden<\/a><\/h2>\n

Vancouver, BC<\/h3>\n

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United States Botanic Garden<\/a><\/h2>\n

Washington, DC<\/h3>\n

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Photos courtesy of Brooklyn Bontanic Garden\/Michael Stewart, Chicago Botanic Garden\/Jeff Carrion, Desert Botanical Garde, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Filoli Historic House & Garden\/Albert Dros, New York Botanical Garden, Portland Japanese Garden\/Mike Centioli<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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