3 BEAUTIFUL BOTANICAL GARDENS FOR YOUR GARDEN INSPIRATION

Botanical gardens are among the most famous attractions in most towns,  a good hideaway to escape the stress and enjoy some quiet time,  or simply enjoy with family and friends.

It’s like a big slice of the beauty of nature,  where you relax and ponder away from the fast-paced hustle-and-bustle of daily routine.

Experts explain that botanical gardens receive, grow and preserve specimens of different plant species from around the world.

 These wonderful gardens also promote public education on horticulture and gardening,   in the form of tours,  lectures,  classes, and publications about the diversity of life on earth through the study and enjoyment of living plants, they added.

Further,  these gardens provide an aesthetic setting for displaying these plant collections, and yes,  these are lovely sights to behold!

What are some of the most beautiful and wonder-filled botanical gardens in the world?   Let’s check out this trio from the list of the best gardens worldwide.

Gardens By The Bay,  Singapore

 Imagine an oasis hidden in the heart of a bustling city:   Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay is one of three UNESCO World Heritage sites in the city-state.

The unique manmade gardens are comprised of two parks: Bay South Garden and Bay Central Garden. Visitors can enter either park and wander through themed gardens and botanical exhibits inspired by nature and climate change.

A museum focused on educating visitors about gardening, sustainability, and wildlife preservation efforts are perched amidst all the flora greenery.

Gardens by the Bay,   said to be a $250 million garden project sprawled in a 101-hectare area of lush green spaces integrated into the city’s infrastructure,   featuring a man-made forest, a greenhouse dome, and other eco-friendly creations.

The project consists of three parts: two heritage sites, the Singapore Botanic Gardens, and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve; the Supertree Grove, which has 15 man-made tree structures that are each about 40 stories high; and Bay South Garden, an area for community activities with gardens, play areas and picnic spots.

Gardens by the Bay is a key attraction for Singaporeans and tourists alike.

Research also shows that this tourist attraction is home to thousands of orchids,  wild monkeys and terrapins,   shimmering lakes,  an evolution garden, and plenty of rainforests.

Insiders point out numerous awards earned by Gardens by the Bay,  including  World Building of the Year in 2012, the President’s Design Award (Singapore) in 2013, the Outstanding Achievement Award by the Themed Entertainment Association in 2014, the Largest Glass Greenhouse (Flower Dome) in the Guinness World Records for 2015, and the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2016. 

Southwest London’s  Kew Gardens 

Kew Gardens is one of the most stunning botanical gardens in London  with more than 30,000 different kinds of plants to discover,  home to  the “largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world”

Founded in 1759, Kew Gardens has its police force, fire brigade, groundskeepers, archivists, and IT service providers,  originally built to be the royal residence of Queen Caroline.

The gardens are now part of the United Kingdom’s heritage and are open to the public since 1841.

Kew Gardens has   326 acres of landscaped grounds to explore,  with treetop walkways, conservatories galore, Temperate House,  the Bonsai House with trees dating back 150 years,  the world’s largest Victorian greenhouse,            and the Orangery Restaurant housed in an 18th-century building.

It also has numerous restaurants and cafes, where food is served throughout the day and open to the public.

 Majorelle Garden  in  Marrakech, Morocco 

 The Majorelle Garden is a French botanical garden in Marrakech, Morocco,  created by painter Jacques Majorelle in the 1920s.

It features his distinctive mixture of European and North African architecture plus flamboyant planting landscape art.       His former home,  called the Villa Ylang-Ylang, stands in the garden’s center.

Garden insiders affirm that many of the built features were painted in dark blue or  “Majorelle Blue”,   blending well with the climate, soil, and plants.

They also observed that  Majorelle’s garden, rather than his paintings,  was his masterpiece.

Water being a significant feature of the garden,   the beautiful place has numerous spots perched with channels,  lily-filled ponds,  and fountains.

The Majorelle  Garden was later gifted to Yves Saint-Laurent, who made it his home and filled it with artwork from his travels.

Meantime,  in the late ’70s, fashion designer Pierre Bergé purchased it and added a museum dedicated to the memory of Jacques Majorelle 

So  if you are thinking of making  your botanical garden,  by now you may have realized that it   is easier than you may think

Yet,  surely you will be able to create your garden with the help of your family and friends, an amazing space that is sure to be enjoyed by all.

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