Events: United States

Gardens and Estates of the Hudson River Valley plus New York City

Gardens and Estates of the Hudson River Valley plus New York City

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:STONECROP- was the former home of Frank Cabot (Quatre Vents, Quebec) and is comprised of 63 acres of exotic and native plants. The gardens are filled with ponds and waterfalls. Voted # 1 on our 2016 and 2018 Hudson Valley Garden tour. www.stonecrop.org KYKUIT Four generations of the Rockefeller family enjoyed the palatial estate…

Tour of the Philadelphia Flower Show: Gardens of Tomorrow

Tour of the Philadelphia Flower Show: Gardens of Tomorrow

The Philadelphia Flower is the world’s oldest and largest indoor flower show, attracting more than 260,000 people annually. This year’s theme is “Gardens of Tomorrow” and features large-scale gardens, elaborate landscapes, and over-the-top floral creations. Visitors to the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show are treated to fabulous design, live entertainment, gardening how-to workshops and lectures by…

Buffalo Garden Festival Tour

Buffalo Garden Festival Tour

Departing from OTTAWA with pick-ups in Kingston plus other locations, travelling westbound on the 401.  The Buffalo Garden Festival is a five-week celebration of the greater Buffalo area’s gardens, outstanding Victorian architecture from the turn of the century and fabulous tree-lined neighbourhoods. Your package includes: Note that itinerary specifics are subject to change. Tour led…

Philadelphia Flower Show

Philadelphia Flower Show

Tour Details The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is both the nation’s largest and the world’s longest-running horticultural event, featuring stunning displays by premier floral and landscape designers from around the globe. It’s also been honored as the best overall event in the world by the International Festivals & Events Association, competing with events such as…

University of Puerto Rico Botanic Garden

University of Puerto Rico Botanic Garden

Conceived as an educational center for scientific research and a sociocultural meeting place, it is a living laboratory for the study of tropical plants and the many species of birds that inhabit it. It is also a recreation and leisure area for its visitors. Its properties cover some 289 acres of land. It has a Herbarium that houses more than 36,000 specimens of stuffed plants. The Garden provides the public with knowledge on issues related to native flora and information on ecological issues for the preparation of school projects

US National Arboretum

US National Arboretum

Permanent reference collection of over 800,000 specimens of dried pressed plants for scientific studies in agriculture, horticulture, botany, medicine, and other related fields. Contains plants from around the world, with a special emphasis on cultivated plants. Especially well represented groups include azaleas, cherries , daffodils, daylilies, hollies, oaks, viburnums, and willows.

Zilker Botanical Gardens

Zilker Botanical Gardens

Zilker Botanical Garden is nestled within Zilker Metropolitan Park in the heart of downtown Austin. Our themed gardens including the Taniguchi Japanese Garden, Hartman Prehistoric Garden, and Rose Garden, are all interconnected with pathways for all ages and abilities. With heritage live oaks, streams, and Koi-filled ponds, the Garden offers a peaceful respite.

Dawes Arboretum

Dawes Arboretum

By the time The Dawes Arboretum was founded in 1929, over 50,000 trees had been planted and the grounds had doubled in size to 293 acres. Beman and Bertie Dawes created The Arboretum “To encourage the planting of forest and ornamental trees… to give pleasure to the public and education to the youth.”

San Antonio Botanic Garden greenhouse

San Antonio Botanical Gardens and Conservatory

Recognized nationally for commitment to outstanding displays, botanical diversity, education, environmental stewardship, and experiences that connect people to the natural world, the Garden is a top San Antonio attraction that serves as a museum of plants, a tranquil escape, a living classroom, a research and conservation facility, and entertainment venue where art, architecture, music, and theater experiences come to life.

Tucson Botanical Gardens

Tucson Botanical Gardens

The Canadian Garden Council and the American Public Gardens Association named Tucson Botanical Gardens as one of the top 10 North American Gardens worth traveling for. A lush oasis in the heart of Tucson offering mature trees and expertly cultivated foliage, specialty gardens such as the Cactus & Succulent Garden, Barrio Garden, and Herb Garden highlight the diversity of native plants. Tropical butterflies from around the world are featured in the Cox Butterfly & Orchid Pavilion Oct.–May. Experience year-round art exhibits, classes, and events, as well as the creative, seasonal menu of Edna’s Eatery. Now celebrating over 40 years of living beauty, The Tucson Botanical Gardens is a unique gem not to be missed.