Having a membership here is a no brainer. What an amazing place!!in addition to the plants, there is education, demonstrations and 2x a year plant sale. As a member you get early admittance to the garden and to the plant sale. They also have a rotating art display and great restaurants. If you just want to go 1x a year and you Luce in the area, you can get complimentary 1 day pass for 2 at your local library. So get going before it is too hot!!!