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My Personal Cancer Journey — Another Sleepless Night
The past two nights have been horrendous. I could not fall asleep until around 5 AM. The major culprit was pain, beginning in my lower back and then moving higher and lower as the night progressed. I don’t know the … Continue reading
Gardens of the World — Israel
Gardens are certainly far from one’s mind in the parched, arid landscape of Israel. However, there are surprises even here. The city of Haifa is headquarters for the Bahai religion. The grounds of these temples are adorned with lovely terraces … Continue reading
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Gardens of the World — England
England is famous for its gardens. They are everywhere. Of course, many gardens feature flowering plants because of their color and variety. Many English gardens, however, are landscape gardens, planted primarily with trees and shrubs which complement the surrounding environment. … Continue reading
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Gardens of the World — Netherlands
One of my wife’s favorite gardens are found in Lisse, Netherlands, not far from Amsterdam. Holland, of course, is famous for its spring bulbs, including tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, etc. Thus, springtime is the best time to visit the Keukenhof Gardens. … Continue reading
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Gardens of the World — Western Canada
One of the most celebrated and glorious gardens of the world can be found on the island of Victoria, in British Columbia Province. Butchart Gardens justifies its hallowed position with one of the most elaborate displays of botanical specimens that … Continue reading
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Gardens of the World — Eastern Canada
Canada, with its frigid and long winters, is not a particularly hospitable place for gardens. However, we have discovered some delightful gardens in our many explorations of this region. One of the most memorable was in Nova Scotia. The Annapolis … Continue reading
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Gardens of the World — Minnesota
The best gardens in Minnesota do not feature plants at all, although the park has many plantings for the enjoyment of visitors. We are talking here about the Minneapolis Sculpture Gardens, on the outskirts of the city. These gardens are … Continue reading
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Gardens of the World — Nevada
Nevada is another state that people would not typically associate with gardens, especially the city of Las Vegas with its over-the-top glitz and glamour. It turns out that at least one of Vegas’ famous casinos has gardens. They are inside … Continue reading
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Gardens of the World — Colorado
Not all gardens feature plants as their primary mission. My favorite gardens in Colorado are found on the outskirts of Colorado Springs. Garden of the Gods is a state park which features gardens of sandstone rocks which have been sculpted … Continue reading
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Gardens of the World — Illinois
Lincoln Park is one of the premier city parks of Chicago. Some of its highlights include wandering around the park, admiring the landscape gardens which add beauty and tranquility to the ambiance. Don’t these plantings add considerable charm and aesthetic … Continue reading
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