One of the oldest gardens in the world.
Started in 1715.
Around 4000 plants from
all corners of the world.
A truly spectacular garden.
Tree Cactus
An elevated walkway
Southern Mahogany Tree native of Australia
Amazing that these huge trees are planted in containers.
Cycad - Native to Africa
Love this idea, a stump stool
I made two.
Chilean Rhubarb
The tree below this sign is grafted. Amazing
A lot of beautiful Pitcher Plants.
A carnivorous plant
A plant that traps and kills insects/bugs.
The bug/insect enters the canal and
a sticky substance traps the bug and
is digested by the plant.
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Yellow Pitcher Plant
Yellow Pitcher Plant
Below a wood and twig pile,
a habitation for bugs and insects,
to feed the Pitcher Plants.
Pride of Maderia
Foxglove
Butterflies
I could spend more time in this
beautiful garden. There's more
than photographed here.
Time is limited when
you're on a cruise ship.
History of the garden.
We did have a delicious lunch here,
See my previous blog on our adventures in Amsterdam
I hope you enjoyed this amazing garden.
Bye For now,
Next stop on our adventure is
Norway
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Thelma, what a captivating place! I absolutely love all your photos and very much appreciate you sharing this! Thank you so much, and I hope you have a great week ahead! We are still getting some snow here in Montreal. It doesn't stay long on the ground, but I love snow and enjoy seeing it. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Linda. We havent got any snow as yet. I don't want any. Although It is pretty all white. We suppose to get 6 deg above tomorrow.. It is -5 deg C today. Have a good week. xo
ReplyDeleteHas hecho un reportaje precioso, me encantan las plantas. Besos.
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