The Best Gardens In The World Part 1: Butchart Gardens, British Colombia
Butchart Gardens is one of the most famous gardens in the world which is counted among the best of the best. Its no less than a heaven out there at Butchart Gardens located in British Colombia. The breathtaking views will keep you stunned for some time when you first visit the Butchart Gardens. Spread over an area of 50 acres, the Butchart Gardens is placed close to Vancouver Island. Theres never a dull season at Butchart Gardens, which keeps itself vibrating all throughout the year from the summers to the chilly winters.
It is one of the oldest gardens tracing its history way back to 1904. It has kept a touch with its past and adopted all the latest of this era to give the visitors a magnificent view. It is so beautiful that it will please your eyes and provide delight to your senses for a long time. The authorities take every care to maintain the beauty of the garden all the time. In the spring season, a few thousand of flowers bloom making the surrounding filled with all types of colours. The summers bring a different delight to the gardens with floral greets at almost every other corner of the Butchart Gardens.
As the sun sets, hundreds of lights of different intensities glow up to give the Butchart Gardens a splendid looks. It adds to the look and feel of the garden. It adds a magical touch to the already beautiful Butchart Gardens. In the autumn, the golden maples give a magnificent view to the Butchart garden. There are several functions which go on during the Christmas period, when the Butchart garden is decorated for all the guests and visitors alike. And in the chilly winter conditions also the Butchart Gardens doesn’t sleep. Different shrubs and other beautiful plants come up during this period making it the best visited season.
From June to September period you can visit the garden after 2 PM. You can enjoy the beauty of the garden to its best during the sunlight and after that, it will be more interesting with the help of those decorated lights which give a different touch to the overall beauty of the Butchart Gardens. As it is located just 21 Km away from the capital at Victoria, reaching to the Butchart Gardens is never an issue. Hoards of people from around the world visit the Butchart Gardens and enjoy its beauty to the maximum.
There are many different and affordable hotels near to the Butchart Gardens and in and around the capital city, so you can visit the place anytime during the year. As per your choice, you can pick up any season and come down here to enjoy the magnificent beauty of the Butchart Gardens. In different seasons, you will get to see many different and attractive flowers, plants and shrubs in the Butchart Gardens. So don’t miss out one of the most beautiful gardens of the world at Butchart Gardens. Take your time and go around all the corners and enjoy it.
The Best Gardens In The World Part 2: Exbury Gardens, New Forest, England
Moving on to the next in the series of Best gardens around the world, we have Exbury Gardens which is located in England. The
Exbury Gardens along with the steam railway is considered to be a
magical place which will just attract your undivided attention for a
while. Counted in some of the top most
beautiful and exuberant gardens in the world, it is situated in the New
Forest National Park in England. The gardens are spread over an area of
about 200 acres.
Visitors can reach there from London waterloo in 2 hours of time. Once you are here, you will just feel like you are in some paradise filled with many different colours of flowers, shrubs, and plants. Anyone from young and old or any enthusiastic can visit the Exbury Gardens and enjoy. There is something in store for every visitor coming here to this place. It has also been awarded as the Garden of the Year in 2001.
Some people come down to Exbury Gardens to enjoy the
steam railway, which is again one of the most visited places in the
here. It is basically a 20 minutes journey around one corner of this
beautiful garden. You can enjoy the whole of the garden’s view along
with many different animals like squirrel; deer, rabbits etc will
delight you a lot. Its a perfect mix of the nature all culminated at the
right place.
Now if you want to go for a picnic at Exbury Gardens,
then summer is the best month. Two areas has been earmarked for picnic
purpose, where you can come with your families and friends and enjoy the
garden. Its really a perfect place to provide some relaxation and
tranquility to your mind. You will be amazed to hear that it has a
collection of over ten thousand varieties of flowering plants, which
will hold your breath for a while, if you happen to visit the place in
May-June when the flowering season is at its peak.
In different season you are bound to see many
different varieties of flowers, plants and shrubs in the Exbury Gardens.
The spring season will fill the garden with daffodils, bluebells,
azaleas etc. In summers the gardens are in a very vibrant mood with
grasses and shrubs covering a part of the garden. There are many events
which keep happening all throughout the year.
The
Exbury Gardens are also a source of some of the rarest of the plants
today. All the plants and shrubs are taken special care so as to protect
the look and feel of the gardens for the visitors. Irrespective of
whatever season you happen to come to the Exbury Gardens, you are sure
to enjoy the sheer beauty of the garden and its serene environment. Due
to this amazing interest, millions of tourists from around the world
today, visit Exbury Gardens and enjoy it. Don’t miss out such a
beautiful place on the earth, if you happen to be in England for a
while.
Flower Park Keukenhof ( Keukenhof ) Holland – A Wonderful Attraction
There is nobody who has not heard about the most photographic place of
the world; Taj Mahal located in Agra, India. Well, the second most
photographic place in the world after this is found in Holland known as
Keukenhof. This was said by the Eastman Kodak Co. and when they can
claim something like this I am sure that is not wrong. The famous
Keukenhof Dutch Gardens are simply breathtaking and the most colorful
place you can ever go to. The same can be said about the history of this
place as well; too colorful.
The gardens of and flower parks of Keukenhof are full of concrete water
fountains and attractive bulbs. Turnips got replaced by tulips and
hyacinths have taken the place of the herbs in the garden. Millions of
people come to Keukenhof Flower Park and garden every single year and
most of them love visiting in the spring season. Today, Keukenhof Flower
Garden gets counted as the world’s largest flower garden and another
amazing fact about this place is that the concrete water fountains
located here are the most photographed things ever. The dazzling colors
surrounding these fountains are simply astonishing.
It was the year of 1949 when Butch Bulb growers took advantage of
Keukenhof flower garden and used it show the greatness of Holland’s bulb
industry; they sure did an amazing job. Every year in autumn, there are
around seven million bulbs planted in the gardens and the job is
carried out by only around thirty gardeners. When the spring show
finally arrives; these bulbs are simply fantastic and people cannot take
their eyes off them. The old bulbs are then dug back up every year and
get tossed away. Those beautiful concrete water fountains put the accent
on these bulbs in every spring’s show. I would say that this is the
main feature of the Keukenhof flower gardens.
You can also get a hold of theme gardens in Keukenhof flower gardens
that include meadow, historical, musical, and Japanese gardens. There
are around 30 sculptured objects that simply blow your mind; art at its
best I say. Similarly, all the various concrete water gardens around
highly add up to the grace of this entire place. Visiting Holland would
not be complete for any tourist if the signature windmill is missing;
that’s right, you can even enjoy a maze in Keukenhof flower gardens and
get lost in it for a while.
Japanese Gardens No Ordinary Gardens
When
we talk about the finest gardens in the world, Japanese gardens top the
list. They are no ordinary gardens, having rocks, water, a teahouse,
pavilion and of course, a lantern made of stone just makes one imagine
of paradise. Among these elements, stones are considered to be very
important in Japanese gardens, they are the first thing which one
notices placed in the garden attracting the eyes.
You
can find stones used in several different ways in a Japanese garden.
They are used in making of the walking path in the garden or placed
randomly giving a funky look. Representing the emotions of strength and
endurance, stones can be found placed as if they are naturally there for
ages. They are also found nicely located in the bottom of waterfalls.
After
this the second major thing one will notice is the symbol of purity,
water. You would not find too many fountains in a Japanese garden, as
they are not natural. Besides fountains, you can see fantastic
waterfalls, streams or ponds allowing the water to flow naturally and
giving the viewer a boost of refreshment.
Yin
and Yang are very familiar names in Japanese culture as they represent
the female and male elements of water and fire. You will commonly find a
stone lantern placed near a stream or a pond may be, in the respect of
these elements.
You
would also find a lot of shrubs and flowers around, which give the feel
of the changing seasons in a Japanese garden. Surrounding them will be
trees, mostly of Japanese maple or Japanese Black Pine. Magnolia trees,
Bamboo, Moss and trees like Azaleas can be scene around the pavilion or
the teahouse giving a nice and fresh atmosphere.
Pond
and island style, the dry landscape Zen garden, stroll gardens or
courtyard gardens are a few of different Japanese gardens found
commonly. A Japanese tea garden is a popular one having a teahouse and
stone walk path across the garden. A nice waterfall could be seen along
with different various plants. If you would like to see pond, island and
bridges then Pond and island style Japanese garden is waiting for you.
If you have a simple taste and want some decency then you might want to
visit one of the small courtyard Japanese gardens.
None
or the less, all these Japanese gardens are just beyond magnificent and
the visitor unconditionally returns for another look.
Top 5 most beautiful gardens in Europe
If you have love towards nature and like traveling a lot then Europe is
the place which can be a feast to the senses. There are a lot of gardens
and they are said to be some of the most beautiful gardens of the
world. Going there and spending some time is almost the best thing in
your life as they are such beautiful and serene. You can literally
forget the whole world when spending time there. The gardens are well
maintained and are as old as centuries. To go there and visit a few
gardens you need to well-plan your schedule so that you can cover more
in less time. There are a lot of places and each place is outstanding
and special in its own way. Now let me tell you about the five most
beautiful gardens that you can visit.
Royal botanical gardens in London
This is one of the most beautiful gardens that you will ever come
across. Spread over 300 acres, it has almost forty thousand plants which
really make you hang around for days. It is very difficult to see it
all in very less time. If you don’t have much time to spend there, at
least spend time in viewing the highlights of the garden. There are at
least two batches of tours allowed in a day and you can book your tour
in advance and it doesn’t cost you a lot. There are so many options that
you will literally get confused about what to view first. You will come
across many stunning and beautiful sights. Ensure that you visit those
glass houses. There are some great structures which were as old as the
Victorian era. They are the palm house and the temperate house. Apart
from these they are also some new glass houses. Don’t miss the aquatic
garden. There are more than a hundred types of plants grown there. Walk
through the tree top walk way which enables you to see everything from a
different view.
Royal botanical gardens in Scotland
Spread in 70 acres it is a garden which is very beautifully landscaped and is located in the city. The best time to go there is in the afternoon. There are several must see spots inside- which include the rock garden (don’t miss this) and also the Scottish-Heath garden. There is also Queen Mother’s garden where there are plants from various parts of the world. Also ensure that you watch the Chinese hillside. There is a large collection of plants there. And these plants are Chinese. There are also glass houses; don’t miss the Victoria glass house. Enjoy the view of palm trees and also the sight of tropical flowers.
Don’t ever miss this spot if you ever go to Spain. These gardens are also called as art forms of landscape. It is a very beautiful place situated very high on a plateau. There are the Sierra Nevada Mountains nearby. The garden belongs to the 13th century. Previously the same place was filled with orchards and green pastures. Over a period of time they have evolved into a very beautiful place filled with rose and lily flowers and also pools. It is a celebration to your senses if you just sit and stare at the beauty of the nature there. Just enjoy the pleasant beauty of the greenery with chirping birds and smells of flowers. You have to get your tickets in advance.
Nymphenburg Palace gardens in Munich
It is a very beautiful place to spend time in the morning and appreciate
the nature’s beauty. The gardens look royal. They date back to the 17th
century and have been transformed. It started as a small garden and
later on developed into a big one. There are also statues of those
Greek-Gods and also large ponds. There are a large variety of plants and
also birds like swans. It can make a very good picnic spot with the
family. You will really enjoy that place and if you plan your trip well
you can cover a major portion of it in less time.
Monet’s garden in France
It is a very beautiful place connected to the village of Giverny. The
gardens are near Claude Monet’s mansion and he really made them
beautiful. There are beautiful flowers which are colorful and also ponds
which make the place a serene one and a peaceful one. There is also a
flower garden along with a water garden. The sights and sounds of the
place are very pleasant and any visitor going there will carry the
memories for a life time. Man had always been in love with nature as it
makes him forget about all the trivial things of his life. It really is a
big break from the rest of your life’s commitments and it refreshes you
a lot. Also make sure you visit the village.
There are a lot many gardens in Europe which are very beautiful and
stunning. Listing only a five from those is really difficult. Also
seeing all those gardens in a single trip is very difficult and is
impossible as there are so many things to be seen and every garden is a
vast thing in itself and anyone who goes there cannot come out without
spending much time inside. Travelling there is worth it as you will feel
the pleasure of enjoying the nature. If you go there with your family
your family with thank you for showing such a pleasant spot. The main
beauty of those places is that the gardens are preserved from centuries
and the landscaping is done almost like an art. The flowers are like
decorations and chirping of birds in the garden makes it more beautiful.
If a person is a nature lover then this place is almost a heaven to
him. If you can take some time out of your busy schedule, then do not
think about where to travel. I would recommend these places for anyone
who is looking to come back refreshed from a tour or a holiday. Happy
journey!
Some of the Most Beautiful Chinese Gardens
Gardening is hobby which has been popular in all cultures, for thousands
of years. For some gardening is not just gardening, it is the way to
express feelings and thoughts, it is some kind of art.
Many of Asian cultures are known as those who give a lot of attention to
plants. Unlike in western countries, eastern cultures still use to
involve the plants pretty much in their life.
We have already seen a plenty of beautiful gardens from all over the
world but here you will see a few of pretty unusual and beautifully
maintained gardens from China, where the plants are very important part
of everyday life.
