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Ames, Iowa is home of the Reiman Gardens.
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It consists of 11 gardens, including a rose garden and a children's garden.
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There was a nicely landscaped model train section.
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My favorite was the tropical indoor butterfly garden, with 800 butterflies -- 80 different species from 6 continents.
To get an idea of how thick the butterflies were, watch this video.
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Just look at this black Iowa dirt! Back in Virginia, we'd have to buy this by the bag.
Gorgeous gardens and I love the black butterfly.
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