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The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:00:10 -0700

By Kathleen Freimond

The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew contains such a diverse collection of plants – over 40,000 varieties at last count – that one can never tire of visiting this nearly 250-year-old gardeners’ paradise in Surrey, England.

Royal Roads Garden

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:11:00 -0800

By Kathleen Freimond

Locals have long admired the beautiful gardens at Victoria’s Royal Roads University. Now the university has launched a new tourism division to maintain, restore and enhance the historic site.

A Flowering Wonderland

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 18:43:39 -0700

By Kathleen Freimond

If you're planning a trip to Europe in Spring, consider allocating a day for a visit to the spectacular Keukenhof garden in Lisse, Holland

Everlasting Summer

Sun, 01 May 2005 18:41:46 -0700

By Kathleen Freimond

This Salt Spring Island dried-flower and herb farm is one of the many gardens in British Columbia where a couple can pledge everlasting love.

The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village

Sun, 01 May 2005 15:13:16 -0700

By Kathleen Freimond

The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village 50 km (30 mi.) east of Edmonton showcases Ukrainian settlement in Alberta from 1892 to 1930. The site – which boasts 30 historic buildings including churches and a real sod hut – is renowned for its extensive work in preserving and presenting a number of historically accurate gardens.

Home of the Shasta Daisy

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 12:32:56 -0800

By Kathleen Freimond

Luther Burbank is probably best known for breeding the shasta daisy, but this American plant breeder also hybridized or introduced more than 800 varieties of fruits, flowers, vegetables, trees, cacti and grasses, including the Paradox walnut and the Santa Rosa plum. In 2003, the site where he lived and worked was designated a Horticultural Landmark by the American Society for Horticultural Science.

Brooklyn Botanical Garden

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 12:44:03 -0700

By Kathleen Freimond

The streets of New York are not much different from the beds and borders of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) - there's always something going on. If you're visiting the Big Apple and need a break from the big-city hustle and bustle, consider spending a few hours at the BBG.

Alnwick Garden

Sat, 01 May 2004 14:49:35 -0700

The garden at Alnwick Castle was laid down in 1750 by the first Duke of Northumberland. Its redevelopment begun in 1996 and was expected to generate millions in revenue for the region.

Elysium Garden

Mon, 01 Mar 2004 13:57:07 -0800

Now a favourite haunt of both locals and visitors to the area, Elysium Garden and Nursery opened in spring 1999 with the mandate to showcase and sell the broad spectrum of perennial plants that could be grown successfully in a zone 5 semi-arid garden.

Vancouver Island Gardens

Mon, 01 Mar 2004 08:59:47 -0800

A gardener's visit to Vancouver Island wouldn't be complete without a tour of the region's myriad public gardens and other garden-related facilities.