Blog - Enchanted Gardens

Nestled in the rolling landscape of LaGrange, Georgia, Hills & Dales Estate is one of America’s most enchanting historic gardens, and nowhere is its beauty more evident than in spring. The 35-acre landscape reflects the deeply personal vision of three amazing women: Sarah Coleman Ferrell, who began the g...

Each spring, the New York Botanical Garden’s (NYBG) annual Orchid Show transforms the Victorian conservatory in the Bronx into a breathtaking tropical paradise that draws gardeners, orchid lovers, and nature enthusiasts from around the world. For decades this exhibition has been one of the Garden’s signature...

Since my son moved to Florida for grad school in 2017 and settled in the Orlando area, I have been a frequent visitor to Leu Gardens. It is a visit that I always look forward to—a tranquil paradise that offers beauty and interesting horticulture during all months of the year.

In an age when digital distractions dominate our days, connecting with nature and with others who share a passion for plants offers a refreshing and rewarding experience. Membership in a plant society—whether focused on horticulture in general or on specific interests such as roses, native plants, or tropica...