Princeville Botanical Gardens

Hawaii, United States

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Princeville Botanical Gardens in Kauai, Hawaii, began as a conservation project in 2001 by Bill and Lucinda Robertson who transformed a former cattle ranch into a lush, ecologically rich garden featuring over 600 plant species.

The garden showcases native Hawaiian plants alongside Polynesian-introduced "canoe plants," rare flowers, medicinal herbs, and tropical fruit trees, emphasizing organic and sustainable gardening practices. Opened to the public with guided tours since 2010, the gardens offer an interactive experience including chocolate and honey tastings from on-site cacao and bee farms.

The gardens serve as both a sanctuary for rare plants and a place for education on Hawaiian history, ecology, and traditional plant uses, engaging families, students, and visitors in conservation and cultural appreciation within a scenic jungle valley setting.