I decided to take a walk and enjoy the Lasdon Park and Arboretum one mild summer day. I didn’t need to think twice about whether it was worth a visit since there was no outrageous entrance fee. There actually is no entrance fee at all,...
I couldn’t believe that there is no entrance fee at the Untemeyer Garden. It is definitely one of the more hidden gems. The beauty and design of the garden exceeded my expectations. The restoration of the garden began in 2010 under the jurisdiction of...
Serene is the first word that comes to mind when I think of Wave Hill Gardens. The garden is spread over 28 acres with plenty of lounge chairs and benches sprinkled throughout. The garden is a great place to relax in addition to walking the...
The Boston Public Garden is a formal garden located across the street from the Boston Common. The garden is beautifully kept by caring citizens through the Friends of the Public Garden Association. The garden is the first public botanical garden in America dating back to...
Located right near the court house in New City, Dutch Gardens is a small tranquil area. A great place to just sit and relax or walk through the paths. Although the garden does not feel big at all, it actually is 3 acres and extends...
We had a really enjoyable, tranquil visit to the New Jersey Botanical Gardens. Located in Ringwood, NJ by the Skyland Manor, NJ Botanical Garden is a nice relaxing garden. It is quiet. It is also free. At this time of year there were nice...
The 250 acres of pretty landscaping, flowers and displays at the New York Botanical Gardens are a feast for your senses. There is a variety of sections with different themes throughout the garden. There is the 3.5 acre Native Plant garden. It contains nearly...
It is hard to believe that all the sculpted bushes in the Topiary Gardens are made of real greenery. The sculptures are so amazing and authentic that you can’t help wonder if it is made of plastic. The gardeners on site pruning and weeding the...
I wouldn’t describe Laurelwood Arboretum as a botanical garden but as a 30-acre botanically diverse lovely property. Laurelwood does not have all that many blooming flowers during the summer, but the gravel paths winding through the arboretum and the strategically placed benches throughout make it...
The Berkshire Botanical Garden located on 15 acres in Stockbridge, Massachusetts was established in 1934. The garden showcases over 3,000 species focusing especially on plants that flourish well in the Berkshires. A walk through the garden feels calm and serene, a great place to relax and...