Friday 26 July 2013

Montreal Botanical Gardens | Montreal, Canada

As the French say, “Jarden Botanique,” is an extraordinary, eye-stunning garden, which contains 22,000 plant species and cultivars. The garden also includes 10 exhibition greenhouses with some 30 themes gardens amongst the manicured grounds. With plants from all four corners of the globe, visitors forget they are minutes away from downtown Montreal.

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The Master of Nets Garden, Suzhou, China

The Master of Nets Garden, Suzhou, China

Built sometime during the song Dynasty (A.D. 960 – 1270) Features pavilions, music rooms, halls and a Bamboo grove, all designed and created in natural harmony. In the central section, piles of yellow stones make up mountains, complete with caverns.

Gardens of the Villa Éphrussi de Rothschild, St. Jean Cap Ferrat, France

Gardens of the Villa Éphrussi de Rothschild, St. Jean Cap Ferrat, France

Paths lead through seven themed gardens, that include Japanese and exotic gardens. There are fountains, a Lily pad dotted pond and a Temple of Love.

Butchart Gardens, Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Butchart Gardens, Vancouver Island, British Columbia