Our nation’s capital does not seem to be a likely place to find a wonderful garden. However, the US Botanical Gardens, which can be found just below the US Capitol Building, is a calm, tranquil alternative to the hustle and … Continue reading →

New Hampshire, with its long and cold winters is not an ideal location for gardens. However, there is a place that we enjoy visiting which includes a series of gardens to enhance the outdoor experience. Cathedral of the Pines can … Continue reading →

Early spring is the time to visit the Callaway Gardens, in Pine Mountain, Georgia. The grounds here are extensive landscape gardens which feature the azalea, one of the most beautiful of the flowering shrubs of America. The gardens are huge … Continue reading →

Except for the gardens at Roger Williams Park in Providence, most of Rhode Island’s gardens may be found associated with elegant mansions in Newport. These “summer cottages” of the ultra-rich were maintained to impress neighbors and to offer residents a … Continue reading →

Although the climate of Massachusetts prevents the display of tropical and sub-tropical botanical specimens, several gardens have managed to develop a following of patrons and have become popular attractions for plant-lovers. The Bridge of Flowers, in Shelburne Falls, entices visitors … Continue reading →

Florida’s semi-tropical climate allows for the cultivation and growth of a huge and diverse group of plants, including many exotics from the tropics. As a result, this state has a number of noteworthy gardens which celebrate the beauty and diversity … Continue reading →