Peace and Harmony for the mind, body and soul
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 10/24/11
I have lived in Jackson for 22 years and until the past year or so had only visited Mynelle Gardens on rare occasions. Due to budget cut backs, I began looking for alternative entertainment ideas for my nieces and nehphew. Mynelle Gardens is very affordable, very beautiful year round, and full of adventure for the kids. They love all of the different statues and the many paths througout the garden. The main attraction is a nice size pond that is full of fish and large turtles. For 50 cents you can puchase a bag of food at the office to feed the fish and turtles. The kids love it. There is a nice picnic pavilliion wih a fireplace for birthday parties, etc. At differenti times of the year, the garden is filled with butterflies as there is always something in bloom. There is a stream that runs throughout the grounds with several bridges giving the children many opportunities to try and catch baby frogs or minnows. It is a very educational adventure, as well, with most of the plants, trees and flowers being labeled. For the adults, it is peace and tranquility. Trees, shubs and fences drown out the noise of the world and you would never know the gardens were next to a busy 4-lane road. If you want to get your kids off of the couch or off of the computer - take them to Mynelle Gardens to commune with nature. It is a great bonding experience that puts you in touch with the beautiful things in nature. But hey!! Its not just a great place for the kids, it is also very romantic. Take a blanket and plan a picnic with your significant other. Being there just rejuvenates your soul!!