World gardens and parks, chatter goes here. (page 5 of 5)

Pomegranate tree in private garden

A few photos of the gardens at Château de Villandry, a UNESCO World Heritage site





The gardens at Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna







Gustav Klimt’s garden, a painting on display at the Belvedere Museum in Vienna



The garden at Belvedere Palace in Vienna:





And a dive into the bouquet flower garden at Château de Chenonceau:

Hey Kate, That’s mostly the Lodhi squirrel in photo 3, right? 😉

That’s mostly Lodhi squirrel in photo 3, right? 😉

Hey Bruno,

I bend the rules with my own take on parks and gardens 😉 Like I often do, I go for close-ups to show details. To me, it’s more aesthetic, but I admit it’s not at all informative or even recognizable! Luckily, photography gives us that freedom ¾

And I was just teasing! 😉

And I was just teasing! 😉

Glad to hear it, since those who like well... 😉

And here it is (drumroll, please...) Keukenhof Park, the world’s largest floral exhibition I visited this year.

Still in Granada:

Cactus Garden, Fuerteventura

Hi Noëlle,

Since I don’t live too far from the Netherlands, I’ve been thinking about visiting Keukenhof for quite a few years now... but I still haven’t taken the plunge because I’m worried about being overwhelmed by the crowds 😕. From your photos, it looks busy but manageable—is that the case?

Granada too (in autumn):





And (unrelated) some colors with South African vibes... in Madeira:

Hi Muriel, I visited Keukenhof during the second half of April, which is supposed to be the peak blooming period (around the 20th). Some years, by early May, almost everything is wilted if it’s been warm. To avoid the crowds, we booked for a Tuesday and arrived shortly after opening. There are more people in the afternoon with organized tours. We spent the day there and didn’t even walk all the paths—the park is huge! There are several exhibition halls showcasing different flower varieties, including new tulip types, as well as amaryllis, alstroemeria, orchids, and you’ll find restaurants and cafés scattered around at reasonable prices. It’s breathtaking—they use 8 million bulbs, including over 800 varieties of tulips out of the 8,000 recorded. We found accommodation in Haarlem, a beautiful city about 20 km from Keukenhof and just half an hour by train from Amsterdam, which we also visited during the trip. My biggest worry was the rain, but we lucked out with good weather. Weekends during that period are packed—I think it can even sell out (worth checking).

Thanks for the details. It really does sound amazing! I think I’ll give it a try... on a weekday 😉

It's so beautiful! Thanks for these bouquets! :)

Hey Bruno

I wonder if I’m off-topic with this one, though it *is* a world park....

Yeah, a little. A national park is still different from a park/garden. So, you can either suggest another one with the same number or leave it as is and let the voters decide. 🙂

Thanks Noelle for this stunning series. When we look at your photos, it seems like taking great garden shots isn’t that hard after all. 😉

Catherine

I don’t think I’ve seen a photo of the famous Generalife Garden, part of the Alhambra in Granada. I braved the rain to take this shot with my smartphone



A few photos of the gardens at the Alcázar in Seville





I really loved how in Seville, there were so many squares shaded by huge ficus trees with dense shade—perfect spots to take a break like the locals do... Here’s one near the famous Parasol

Wow, your garden photos are amazing! 🙂 Don’t suppose you’d lend some for the contest? 😛

Anyway, at home:

Summer garden 😎

Winter garden

Hi there,

Thanks again for delighting our eyes with this series. Whether it’s summery or spring-like, it’s a bonus in the slightly pale winter light.

Catherine

Here’s the link for the slideshow.

I don't know if a "kindergarten" or more like a "playground" would have fit your criteria. Here's a photo I took in Bristol (England) back in January 2019.