The Idaho Botanical Garden, one of the first and oldest botanical gardens in Idaho, is a lush 15-acre tapestry of dappled shade and vibrant splashes of color. Nestled in the Boise Foothills, it is a sanctuary in the heart of the Old Penitentiary Historic District. The Garden promotes horticulture in the Treasure Valley using native and domestic plants adapted to the intermountain region.

Today the Idaho Botanical Garden has blossomed into fourteen specialty gardens, each with a unique focus. Included are a contemporary English Garden, a Meditation Garden, a Children’s Garden, and an Heirloom Rose Garden. The Jane Falk Oppenheimer Heirloom Rose Garden, planted in 1989, consists of over 300 roses in 107 varieties, primarily varieties that have been under cultivation for more than a century.

Self-Guided Tours: The Idaho Botanical garden is a wonderful place to visit year-round as the seasons change and new displays are installed. When you pay admission you will receive a map of the grounds to help you navigate