Open since 2000, the gardens resulted from the vision of Max and Billie Clark, who wanted to create a Texas version of an English garden. Visitors find a sea of iris and other flowers in bloom, a rose arbor and ponds teaming with colorful fish, waterfowl and lilies. More than two miles of paths invite visitors through more than 30 garden areas. Spring season—after Easter through June. Fall season—after Labor Day through Late November. Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun. 1 - 5 p.m. Located five miles east of city at 567 Maddux Rd.