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True to its name, Linnaeus Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, Minnesota, features a large collection of trees and shrubs. But there are also flower gardens, pools and ponds, wetlands, and a restored Read More …
The landscaped grounds of the Memphis Botanic Garden feature an ever-changing array of greenery and colorful flowers to delight visitors throughout the year.
For gardens that show off a wide variety of plants, the best gardens in Minneapolis are hidden in a quiet neighborhood just north of Lake Harriet in Lyndale Park. While the lake draws many visitors, Read More …
Lake Minnetonka is well-known to boaters in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Metropolitan Area. But fewer people are aware of the spectacular garden that hides just beyond the shore. With 16 acres of formal plantings and manicured Read More …
The UNESCO World Heritage Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape in Czechia (the Czech Republic) preserves one of the largest artificial landscapes in Europe. (Think of it as a huge private park with castles.) This was home to Read More …
The Baroque Flower Garden of Kromeriz Castle (Zámek Kroměříž) in the Czech Republic (Czechia) is beautiful. But it’s not a UNESCO world heritage site just because it is beautiful – this garden captures the moment Read More …
Just south of Minneapolis, a serene Japanese garden is nearly hidden alongside Normandale Community College. Here, students and the public can find an oasis of calm in the Normandale Japanese Garden.
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.
Claude Monet’s gardens and home in Giverny, France, offer a peek into the famous Impressionist painter’s world. And 2026 marks 100 years since the great artist’s death, so you’ll find all sorts of special exhibits Read More …
The elegant Enid A. Haupt Conservatory is the heart of the New York Botanical Garden. Constructed in 1902, the conservatory houses a variety of plants from ecosystems around the world. I use links to improve Read More …