The Gardens of Suzhou
Three must-visits.
Just west of Shanghai, Suzhou in Jiangsu Province of East China, is a historic city best known for its intricate canal system, beautifully designed bridges and UNESCO-designated classical gardens.
Gardens
The Poison Garden of Blarney Castle
Plants to cure or kill.
Despite its great beauty, the Irish castle is home to one of the most poisonous gardens in the world.
Spring Gardens
In bloom.
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Whether kept with care in a glass house or growing wild in meadows, botanical varieties of all sorts wait yearlong for the pinnacle of spring. In this spirit, we unearth five stories from the NUVO archive inspired by greenery.
Paris Goes Green
New initiatives freshen the French capital.
Paris has one of the shortest supplies of green space—but its vibrant spirit is getting a fresh lift.
A Guide to the Châteaux and Gardens of the Loire Valley
Mythical beauty, historic sites.
One needs no occasion to enjoy the historic garden styles, rolling vineyards, and ancient wisteria vines that make this region so Edenic—only a sense of where to explore.
Kengo Kuma’s Cultural Village
Serenity now.
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Long overshadowed by the city’s more buzzy offerings, the Portland Japanese Garden is getting its time in the limelight thanks to a new addition designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma.
London’s Chelsea Physic Garden
A botanical gem.
The Chelsea Physic Garden—originally established as the Apothecaries’ Garden—remains true to its healing roots, containing approximately 5,000 plants of every hue in its walled microclimate embrace.
The Gardens of Alcatraz
San Francisco’s emerald isle.
For all we know about Alcatraz, few people realize that many of its prisoners were also gardeners.
Limahuli Garden and Preserve
The garden at the edge of the world.
The Limahuli Garden’s ancient history, deep cultural links, and heroic gardening practices make it unique among Hawaiian gardens.
