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I’ve been raving about both my daylight and evening visits to the Chihuly exhibit at the Desert Botanical Garden, but I don’t want anyone to get the idea that it isn’t worth a visit after Read More …
The sculpture in the Chihuly in the Garden exhibit at the Desert Botanical Garden is lit at night, but that lighting makes it look very different. Visiting after dark is absolutely magical. A rising full Read More …
Here’s a taste of what you might see if you make a daylight visit to see the Chihuly in the Garden exhibit at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. These photos were taken in mid-February, Read More …
I love the Desert Botanical Garden, with its mix of carefully designed desert plantings and open desert. It’s a great place to see the beauty of desert vegetation at any time of year, although, of Read More …
Chihuly at the Desert Botanical Garden The Desert Botanical Garden would have been on itinerary anyway, but a little research alerted me to the fact that, right now, the desert flora is sharing their home Read More …
Have your heart set on visiting a lot of gardens AND saving money? The American Horticultural Society’s reciprocal garden admissions program lets you buy one botanic garden or arboretum membership that you can use to Read More …
The stunningly gorgeous National Orchid Garden is part of the Singapore Botanic Gardens UNESCO World Heritage site. It is home to over 60,000 orchid plants and has one of the world’s largest tropical orchid displays.
The Tucson Botanical Gardens mix horticulture with art – and a dash of humor. Smiles are guaranteed as you wander through this delightful garden in southern Arizona. The garden that exists today was created from Read More …
With 27 gardens and four natural areas, the Chicago Botanic Garden provides a lush oasis of calm and beauty just north of the Windy City.
There’s a world of wonderful gardens out there!