Gardens

In central London, the Royal Parks (Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Primrose Hill, Regent's, Green, and St James's Parks) are among the city's most enjoyable, interesting and accessible features. They provide greenery, fresh air and a sense of space.

wild-flowers, beautiful!

My first serious garden reporting day in London! Where to go? How to choose? Easy - get a London A-Z map, find a page with a large green shape and a tube station symbol, and go! Regent's Park, my first real English park - here I come!

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If you are beginning to feel overwhelmed by the pace in Buenos Aires, there is one place you can go where you are guaranteed a day of relaxation. The Japanese Garden in Palermo Park may be surrounded by a cluster of busy streets within the city, but you[...]

Originally, the function of botanical gardens was to display plants for medical use. Examples are the University botanical gardens in Florence, Padua and Pisa, which were created in the 16th century. Most of Italy's botanical gardens are much younger,[...]

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Dutch Iris Mixed Plant in half-shade Plant in full sun Excellent cut flower key Summer blooms for a striking show and admired cut flower. A mixture of great variation. Ht. 50-60cm. 6-7cm bulbs.

The park, 22,45 hectare large (about 55 acres), was designed in 1612 in French style. In the 19th century, the private park was opened to the public.