The Merian Gärten (Merian Gardens) are a magical place of beauty. The extensive botanical garden on the outskirts of Basel enchants visitors with an incredible variety of plants and a profuse display of blossoms. The former country residence of Christoph Merian, a prosperous 19th-century agronomist and philanthropist, includes a landscape garden, valuable collections of ornamental…
Loseley Park lies to the south of Guildford, close to the A3 with its direct links to the M25 and London and offers the visitor a peaceful and fascinating day out as well as being a highly regarded venue for corporate hospitality and shows. Loseley has been in the same family for over 400 years.…
Greenway in Devon is a beautiful woodland garden set on the banks of the River Dart. It is most famous for being the summer home of Torquay born Mrs. Mallowan, better known as the author Agatha Christie, the Queen of Crime. She certainly is one of the most popular novelists in history. The gardens are…
Titsey is one of the largest surviving historic estates in Surrey. It dates back to the mid 16th century, though the first impression now is of a comfortable early 19th century house in a picturesque park, lying under the North Downs which hereabout rise to over 270ms. The surroundings of Titsey, as they are today,…
“My Castle by the Lake” In 1909, Max Liebermann commissioned architect Paul Baumgarten (1873 – 1946) to build a country house in neo-classical style at the Grosser Wannsee, and placed the building in an architectonic garden setting. He drew up the basic concept for the site himself and developed it into a modern garden together…
The Museum Garden at Gaasbeek (2,5ha) dates from 1996-1997 and is situated in the ancient Gaasbeek estate on the South slopes of Brussels. The different sections of the garden show the Flemish art of gardening from 1860 till 1940 by trying to preserve and pass on the traditional horticultural skills from the past. The Museum…
The Kreislehrgarten in Steinfurt is an ideal place to visit for anyone who likes working in their own garden. Founded in 1914, this educational garden covering an area of 3 hectares provides valuable information on ornamental and kitchen gardens. Visitors are offered numerous ideas on how to design, maintain, and use their own green realms.…
The Park of La Roche Jagu is an outstanding work of contemporary landscaping art, inspired by the Middle Ages. It combines lush “Tregor” vegetation and creative landscaping. Visitors are entering an imaginary world of tales and legends. Perched above the Trieux, the medieval Château de la Roche Jagu overlooks the valley, its garden gently sloping…
Located deep in the bay of Brest, the park at Daoulas abbey benefits from a mild climate which favours the acclimatisation of plants from all five continents. An exceptional garden of medicinal plants can be found here. Inspired by the monastery gardens of the 14th century, it is home to more than 350 species of…
A garden is a work of art. Above all, however, it provides an opportunity for exchanging ideas, sharing experiences and meeting other plant lovers. Marie and Gérard Defaÿsse live this adventure to the full and are passionate enthusiasts of Botrain manor. They have given it back its genteel beauty by surrounding it with theme gardens.…