Chihuly at Biltmore
Karen The works of American glass sculptor Dale Chihuly have been admired for many years and in the summer of 2018 an exhibition of Chihuly’s works came to Biltmore in Asheville,…
Why Visit a Botanical Garden?
There are many botanic gardens all over the world that contain a wealth of wonderful experiences. They vary in size from small five acre gardens to huge gardens that cover…
Gardens of Maderia: Jardim de Sao Francisco and Jardim Sata Catarina, Funchal, Maderia
Madeira is known for its wine and flowers, and the capital city Funchal takes both seriously. A frequent stop for cruise ships, the city of Funchal dates back the 1505…
Gardens of Singapore: Singapore Botanic Gardens
The garden was established in 1859 by the Agri-Horticultural Society when the Society focused on research useful plants, especially rubber. The design by Lawrence Niven reflects the English landscape gardens…
Gardens of Australia: Chinese Garden of Friendship, Darling Harbour, Sidney, Australia
Build in the 1980s as a gift to Sydney from the city of Guangzhou in Southern China, this garden celebrates the relationship between the Chinese community in Australia, as well…
Visit to the Gardens of Alcatraz
A garden is perhaps the last thing you think about when you hear the name “Alcatraz” but if you decide to make a visit there you will be pleasantly surprised.…
A Visit to Gardens of the World, Thousand Oaks, California
Gardens of the World is located n Thousands Oaks, California five minutes from the 101 ,off Thousand Oaks Boulevard across from the Civic Arts Plaza. It is privately owned and…
Gardens of Singapore: Gardens by the Bay
Singapore can be considered a garden city but it has two outstanding gardens and one of these is Gardens by the Bay. Located near the port area and accessible by…
Gardens of Spain: Paseo del Parque, Malaga
The ancient Phoenicians founded the city in 770 BC, the Romans and Arabs subsequently occupied it, and now all of Europe knows of the delights of Malaga. Sad to say,…
A Visit to the Gardens of Melk Abbey, Melk, Austria
Most people come to see the church, the library, and the Benedictine abbey itself but few take the time to explore the grounds. As spectacular as the buildings are, the…