Sharing five of my favorite flower gardens to visit, wonderful places to gather inspiration and be surrounded by immense beauty. The gardens are located in America, Canada, The Netherlands, and England.
Butchart Gardens
Victoria, Canada
The manicured sunken garden at Butchart Gardens is one of a kind. To be on the upper section of the garden and looking down onto the winding paths and perfectly manicured flower beds is an impressive sight. I am also a big fan of the rose gardens and recommend visiting when the roses are in bloom.
Keukenhof Gardens
The Netherlands
Perhaps my favorite garden of all, I first visited here in 2011 at the suggestion of a friend. I had no idea what was in store, no idea I was about to view the most beautiful, large garden filled to the brim with bulb flower displays, floral arrangements, and variety displays. I’ve now visited the gardens twice and can only anticipate future visits!
Lotusland
Montecito, California
37 acres of amazing landscaping and gardens are what’s in store with a visit to Lotusland. This stunning garden is located in Montecito, California, just south of Santa Barbara.
Roozengaarde
Mount Vernon, Washington
I had no idea what to expect the first time I visited Roozengaarde and I most certainly wasn’t expecting such a glorious display of tulips. A truly pleasant surprise when I realized how many beautiful displays of tulips, daffodils, and muscari they had tucked in behind their garden walls. The tulips festival takes place each April and I highly recommend a visit.
David Austin Roses
Albrighton, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Located in the English Countryside are the beautiful gardens of David Austin Roses. The gardens are behind brick walls giving it a secret garden feel. I could barely contain my excitement as I turned each corner to discover more perfectly laid out rose gardens. We visited just before the gardens were in full bloom, I do hope to make it back there one day when the roses are in full bloom.
Have you been to any of the above gardens? Which are your favorites and why? Do you have gardens to suggest I and others visit? Please leave your suggestions in the comments – I’d love to hear your thoughts!
