For residents of Minneapolis, finding year-round botanical inspiration may seem like a challenge; yet the city is aplenty with indoor gardens, which feature everything from swimming pools to Bonsai galleries. Here are six of our favorites:<\/p>\n
1. Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park, St. Paul<\/strong><\/p>\n Open year-round, the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory features gardens suited to the tastes of a variety of people. Those who prefer the elegance characteristic of European gardens will adore the well-manicured Centennial Garden, while lovers of traditional Japanese gardens will enjoy the Conservatory's Japanese Garden, which symbolizes the friendship between Saint Paul and its sister city, Nagasaki, Japan.<\/p>\n 2. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's Meyers-Deats Conservatory<\/strong><\/p>\n The Arboretum's hallmark is its stunning variety of indoor plants and foliage, from maples to aspens to oaks. The Arboretum also puts on numerous events, including Let's Talk Plants, a series of workshops and discussions to facilitate a better understanding of our natural world. Seasonal events include the fall-themed Pumpkin Palooza, as well as the Summer Art Crawl.<\/p>\n 3. Minnesota Zoo Tropics Trail<\/a><\/p>\n The Tropics Trail is an homage to our planet's biodiversity. The Trail evokes a sense of wonder and awe as visitors wander through a tropical rainforest. Learn about many of the world's most endangered species and, if you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of a lemur, kangaroo, or a red panda at play.<\/p>\n 4. Minneapolis Sculpture Garden<\/a><\/p>\n A popular site for weddings and receptions year-round, the Cowles Conservatory is a breathtaking blend of contemporary art sculptures and lush foliage. Although currently closed for renovations, the Conservatory will reopen in summer of 2017.<\/p>\n