by Alex Bruni on 12 07 12

Here’s a little-known fact: the world’s most spectacular gardens are found within the USDA’s climatic Zone 8, the climate that Portland shares with most of the British Isles, much of France, northern Italy and large areas of Japan—in short, the world’s best gardening postal codes. Combine this favourable gardening climate (characterised by four definite seasons but mild winters) with the incredibly fertile soils of Portland, at the base of the Willamette Valley, and you’ve got a city where—literally—everything’s coming up roses.

 

Gardens Portland Oregon

Gardens Portland Oregon

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by Alex Bruni on 10 25 11

Nature lovers will find much to explore at America’s colorful and diverse gardens and arboretums.

1. Denver Botanic Gardens and its two satellite locations offer a range of experiences for plant lovers, from alpine tundra at Mount Goliath to plants from around the globe at the York Street gardens.

2. The 446-acre U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., is run by the government as a research facility, but it’s open to the public and boasts and impressive collection.

 

denver botanic gardens

Denver botanic gardens


 
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by Alex Bruni on 04 11 11

It’s April 7 and the sun is shining over the city of London. The grass is green, flowers are starting to bloom and spring is officially in the air. When the weather gets good, there are few places with more to offer than London.

Some spring activities to enjoy in the city are:

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