Visit the Garden
Horticulture Garden Hours
open from dawn until dusk
Greenhouse Hours
Regular — 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Summer — 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
The TTU Gardens and Greenhouse Complex is located on the Texas Tech University campus at the corner of Hartford and Main St., just north of the United Supermarkets Arena.
Address:
3340 Main Street
Lubbock, TX 79409
Find us on the TTU Campus Map or on Google Maps:
Parking*
'Commuter West' parking lots are located to the North, West, and South of the Horticulture Garden. These areas are free all weekend and after 5:30pm on weekdays.
There are 'Visitor Park-and-Pay' areas around the TTU Recreation Center across Main Street from the Horticulture Garden. There is also a very small area of time-limited parking adjacent to the greenhouse for quick visits.
* This little summary will not be legally binding in a stand-off with a parking attendant. To see parking maps and be certain you have up-to-date parking information, please refer to the TTU Transportation and Parking Services site:
Group Tours
The Greenhouse and Gardens are open year-round for educational tours for organizations and school groups. Please contact daniel.mayer@ttu.edu or call (806) 834-8489 to schedule a tour.
Photography
We love seeing your pictures and seeing you at our gardens and greenhouses! We are, however, a working research and teaching facility, so there are a few necessary ground rules to keep in mind. Check out our photography policies for details:
Things to see & do
The TTU Horticulture Garden is a varied and always-changing place. Check out some of the things to do and features to see while you're here:
Plant Trial Beds
The Ornamental Horticulture Research Group's Plant Trial Beds serve as a testing ground for how different species and varieties of ornamental plants perform in West Texas. (It's also a riot of color, texture, and photographic potential.)
Shaded Picnic Areas
Benches, gazebos, stumps, and tables are sprinkled throughout, making the garden an ideal place to hide from the real world for a bit.
Wildflower Meadow
Located in the northwest corner of the garden, the wildflower meadow plays host to a range of prairie species and catches a mean sunset.
Insect Hotels
Say hello to our little friends. (No really, without these critters, we'd be toast. Please be kind to our many-legged pals.)
Vegetable Patch
Come check out some of the range of vegetables and herbs that can be grown in our region, as well as a variety of ideas for planting methods.
Native Pollinator Garden
Under the care of Dr. Scott Longing - our department's entomologist - this section by the north entrance to the garden is a test case for resilient, native, pollinator-friendly planting.
Holiday Lights
With every new archway, gazebo, and long-suffering student worker, the holiday light display gets a little wilder every year.
Follow Us
For updates on what's going on in the garden, upcoming events, and another way to get your plant fix, give us a follow on social media:
We're excited to share our our gardens and greenhouse with you! If you've taken pictures here, feel free to tag us on Instagram and Facebook with @texastechgreenhouse, #ttugreenhouse, #ttugardens, and #ttuplantandsoilscience
Contact
Greenhouse Manager
Daniel Mayer
daniel.mayer@ttu.edu
(806) 834-8489
Garden Director
Russ Plowman
russell.d.plowman@ttu.edu
(806) 834-0647
Department of Plant and Soil Science
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Address
Texas Tech University, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Box 42122, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.2838 -
Email
psstechsupport@ttu.edu