gardens

The Hanging Gardens Of Babylon: Was This Ancient Wonder Real?

With no archaeological evidence ever found, scholars have long debated where the Hanging Gardens of Babylon were located — or if they were even real.

By William DeLong • May 25, 2024

The Hanging Gardens Of Babylon: Was This Ancient Wonder Real?

With no archaeological evidence ever found, scholars have long debated where the Hanging Gardens of Babylon were located — or if they were even real.

By William DeLong • May 25, 2024

Discover The Topiaries Of Tulcán Cemetery, A Masterpiece Created By One Tireless Gardener

José Franco Guerrero first began planting cypress trees in 1936. Now, the cemetery features 300 larger-than-life tree sculptures.

By Erin Kelly • May 4, 2020

Discover The Topiaries Of Tulcán Cemetery, A Masterpiece Created By One Tireless Gardener

José Franco Guerrero first began planting cypress trees in 1936. Now, the cemetery features 300 larger-than-life tree sculptures.

By Erin Kelly • May 4, 2020

Inside The Disturbing Sculptures Of Ireland’s Victor’s Way

This "adults-only" sculpture garden boasts a vagina with teeth, a naked woman forcefully separating from her child, and a man with no penis cutting himself in half.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 10, 2020

Inside The Disturbing Sculptures Of Ireland’s Victor’s Way

This "adults-only" sculpture garden boasts a vagina with teeth, a naked woman forcefully separating from her child, and a man with no penis cutting himself in half.

By Erin Kelly • March 10, 2020

Inside The Mysterious Lives Of 19th-Century Garden Hermits

In 1800s Europe, real-life humans served as ornamental garden hermits on the estates of wealthy landowners. This is their bizarre yet true story.

By Abby Norman • Feb 20, 2017

Inside The Mysterious Lives Of 19th-Century Garden Hermits

In 1800s Europe, real-life humans served as ornamental garden hermits on the estates of wealthy landowners. This is their bizarre yet true story.

By Abby Norman • February 20, 2017

This Japanese Garden Is So Colorful It Will Turn The Brownest Of Thumbs Green

Hitachi Seaside Park changes drastically from month to month as new flowers bloom. Each variation is breathtaking as the next, and we have the pictures to prove it.

By Kiri Picone • Sep 8, 2015

This Japanese Garden Is So Colorful It Will Turn The Brownest Of Thumbs Green

Hitachi Seaside Park changes drastically from month to month as new flowers bloom. Each variation is breathtaking as the next, and we have the pictures to prove it.

By Kiri Picone • September 8, 2015

25 Rooftop Gardens That Will Make Your Jaw Drop

Just in time for spring, these rooftop gardens convene aesthetics, environmentalism and urban savvy into one stunning package.

By Susan Sims • Apr 2, 2015

25 Rooftop Gardens That Will Make Your Jaw Drop

Just in time for spring, these rooftop gardens convene aesthetics, environmentalism and urban savvy into one stunning package.

By Susan Sims • April 2, 2015

Don’t Stop and Smell These Flowers: The Poison Garden at Alnwick

The beauty of vast, luxurious gardens makes for some very popular places to visit, especially when looking for a restorative escape from the modern world. But there is one garden whose popularity comes for far different reasons. At Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, England, you will find a nursery of the...

By Erin Kelly • Nov 10, 2014

Don’t Stop and Smell These Flowers: The Poison Garden at Alnwick

The beauty of vast, luxurious gardens makes for some very popular places to visit, especially when looking for a restorative escape from the modern world. But there is one garden whose popularity comes for far different reasons. At Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, England, you will find a nursery of the...

By Erin Kelly • November 10, 2014

6 Amazingly Beautiful Gardens Around The World

The world’s earliest gardens were planted to reap medicinal benefits and celebrate the gods. Over time, the purpose of gardens has expanded dramatically, with people growing gardens for a number of functional and not-so-functional reasons. Take a trip with us as we explore six mesmerizing gardens around the world, landing...

By Kiri Picone • Oct 3, 2014

6 Amazingly Beautiful Gardens Around The World

The world’s earliest gardens were planted to reap medicinal benefits and celebrate the gods. Over time, the purpose of gardens has expanded dramatically, with people growing gardens for a number of functional and not-so-functional reasons. Take a trip with us as we explore six mesmerizing gardens around the world, landing...

By Kiri Picone • October 3, 2014

33 Photos That Will Take You Inside The Serene Beauty Of The Montréal Botanical Garden

With its 20 themed gardens and towering plant sculptures, many consider the Montréal Botanical Garden one of the world's most impressive collections of greenery.

By Kiri Picone • Aug 27, 2014

33 Photos That Will Take You Inside The Serene Beauty Of The Montréal Botanical Garden

With its 20 themed gardens and towering plant sculptures, many consider the Montréal Botanical Garden one of the world's most impressive collections of greenery.

By Kiri Picone • August 27, 2014

Portland’s Breathtaking Japanese Gardens

Get a taste of the incredible beauty provided by Portland's Japanese Gardens.

By Kiri Picone • Jan 31, 2014

Portland’s Breathtaking Japanese Gardens

Get a taste of the incredible beauty provided by Portland's Japanese Gardens.

By Kiri Picone • January 31, 2014