While the use of the name for the area goes back to at least the 16th century, the area remained something of a rural idyll until the 1840s when the Nunhead Cemetery, one of the “Magnificent Seven” cemeteries of Victorian London, was laid out and the area began to urbanise. The chap...
I've been to many Japanese gardens, but this is definitely very impressive one. Though it was not rose season, we were lucky to see roses surrounded by red leaves. It was so beautiful that we couldn't stop taking pictures until the camera ran out of battery. The...
The free and open to the public event includes art exhibits, demonstrations, and entertainment in several venues in and near Lili`uokalani Gardens on Saturday, January 14, from noon until 6 p.m. “We really appreciate the time, effort, and expertise that it takes to create a beautiful work...
Ottoman rulers established the first official public parks, some of which remained open well into the 1920s, Ali said. In the 1930s, the Baghdad city council built a few more parks and for the next four decades worked toward a goal of allotting 160 square feet of green space for each re...
UNTIL NEXT TIME… Friends, even with the varmint invasion, the heat, and the bugs that come and make things so ugly, I still just can’t wait to get out there! How about you? Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) ...
Check their website to see what’s on but if you can, go a couple of weeks after they open each one to let the flowers bloom properly. Some things to look out for: The “Ask Me!” poster. There are 15-min free guided tours offered that do not require registration, just find the...
Lawrence Johnston, who created it in the early 1900s, was a passionate gardener and plant collector, who travelled widely to collect specimens. There are only a few rooms open in the house, but it looks like a gorgeous place to sit and plan your travels, aided by your map of the world...
The free and open to the public event includes art exhibits, demonstrations, and entertainment in several venues in and near Lili`uokalani Gardens on Saturday, January 14, from noon until 6 p.m. “We really appreciate the time, effort, and expertise that it takes to create a beautiful work...
Saturday –Bar Is Open Until 10 PM 123 Connecting Our Campus Make a perfect pint even better by enjoying it in The Gardens. You can also enjoy the amazing wine from our partners at St. James Winery, which makes this a relaxation station for everyone. Bring a friend – a group – even...
2024 Fort Canning Park 1,154 Parks Open now • Museum *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company. ...