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    Meerkerk Gardens

    4.6 (22 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    another nice part of the gardens
    Kaliko P.

    Disclaimer - this review is only for July, not the rest of the year. I had high hopes for this garden and I totally understand this is not Rhododendron season and that it is the middle of a hot July and that it is totally run by volunteers but there was nothing remarkable about this place for the $5.00 entrance fee. I was glad my son decided to hang out in the shaded entry way otherwise the cost would have been $10.00 and a total let-down for a 15 minute walk around the very dry, overgrown-in-parts garden. The walk may have taken longer but a lot of the trails listed were overgrown and impassable with signs warning you of stinging nettles. No thanks. I do believe this place is magical in the spring months but you'd do well to pass this up in the summer.

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    Wonderful lovely place benches to sit on paths to stroll on beautiful it's on whigby Island

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    Michael R.

    TIP: Meerkerk Gardens is a beautiful place to visit to that features more than 1,500 varieties of rhododendron species and hybrids. It's very spendy to go to Meerkerk Gardens, make sure you really want to see the 1,500 varieties of Rhododendrons.

    Mike S.

    Nice garden to walk around. We went in January, because we were close, but this place probably looks amazing come April/May with all the plants in bloom. Good place to bring a date, or little kids to run around.

    Catrina G.

    Beautiful! In full bloom in May, the rhododendrons are really something to see. There is also a great series of woodland trails for shinrin yuku (forest bathing). A great place to spend an hour or two strolling or sitting on benches to enjoy the views.

    Meerkirk is a great place for flower photography!

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    Great events, nice nursery and wonderful trails. Leashed dogs welcome. Love visiting Meerkerk Gardens

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    The best rhodies around with awesome display and huge selecti. I plan to put tons of color around my property. The gardens are relaxing

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    Wish I had more time to hike the trails. A beautiful garden. The people who maintain it do a great job.

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    Garden Footprint 53-acre garden located on Whidby Island that specializes in Rhododendrons and also features a nursery for all your botanical needs.

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