Houston’s first botanic garden will open to the public in fall 2020 with the completion of Phase One, “Botanic Beginnings.” 120-acres of botanic gardens, wetlands, a children’s garden and nature play area, picnic groves, tree farm, trails and events lawns will welcome Houstonians from all walks of life. Houston Botanic Garden’s first phase will be emblematic of the energy, diversity and spirit of Houston, America’s fastest growing, most multi-cultural metropolis. Like the world’s preeminent botanic gardens, this garden will showcase international plant collections to inspire, share beauty and bring joy, but also to support a greater mission of conserving the diversity of plants from Houston and around the world.