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"The sweet scents and bright colors of summer are evident within the public gardens that dot our landscape. Gather ideas and inspiration for your own family garden or simply relish in the glory of these expressive environments. Here are five places where beauty is blooming:  1. Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, AZ. - Tucked within the red-hued landscape of Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden hosts one of the world&amp;#039;s finest collections of desert plants. The garden is home to 139 rare, threatened and endangered plant species from around the world. Families enjoy the magical Marshall Butterfly Pavilion where the beautiful winged creatures sip nectar and gently perch on young visitors. Contact: 480-481-8188; www.dbg.org. 2. The Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC. A National Historic Site of Canada, the family&amp;#039;s commitment to horticulture and hospitality has earned Butchart Gardens international acclaim for their stunning and expansive gardens. New this summer: The Rose Carousel, featuring a hand carved, basswood menagerie of animals ranging from bears to zebras and mirroring the world from which the garden draws its visitors. Near Victoria on Vancouver Island. Contact: 866-652-4422; www.ButchartGardens.com.  3.Moody Gardens, Galveston, TX. The expansive destination includes a hotel, spa and aquarium in addition to camps and overnight adventure programs for kids. The 10-story Rainforest Pyramid reopens on April 25, enabling visitors to learn about more than 2,000 species of colorful and exotic plants from the rainforests of Africa, Asia and the Americas. Contact: 1-800- 582-4673; www.MoodyGardens.com.  4.Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver, CO - Residents and visitors to the Mile High City have enjoyed the 40 stunning gardens combined with noted educational and research programs for more than a half century. Recognized as one of the top urban gardens in the country, a wide array of camp, class and art programs are offered for children from toddlers to teens. Enhance your visit with a free Family Guide, providing direction to fun activities and kid-friendly information about the gardens and plants. Contact: 720- 865-3500; www.BotanicGardens.org  5.U.S. Botanic Garden, Washington DC - Located on the National Mall near the Capitol Building, this living plant museum features exhibits and educational programs for children and families throughout the year. The Garden traces its beginnings to 1817 and now showcases more than 4000 seasonal, tropical and subtropical specimens. Among the options at the adjacent National Garden, which opened in 2006, are the First Ladies Water Garden, and rose and butterfly gardens. Contact: 202-225-8333; www.USBG.gov. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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