PHIPPS CONSERVATORY
Pittsburgh surprised me on many levels during my visit last year. The Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is certainly a must see...
BRUSSELS ROYAL GARDEN
For just three weeks each year the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken are open to the public. King Leopold II had the greenhouses constructed...
KINKAKU-JI
The glorious Golden Pavilion near Kyoto is one of the most recognizable Japanese sites. Originally built in 1397 as a retirement villa...
MEDIEVAL BRUGES
You will feel like you walked into a fairy tale as you explore the enchanting medieval town of Bruges, Belgium. Often called the Venice...
Keukenhof Flower Gardens
Tulips are blooming, celebrating the arrival of spring and reminding us of the amazing opportunity awaiting travelers next season, as...
Nijo Castle & Ninamaru Gardens
Kyoto’s Nijō Castle was built as the Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa Shoguns and was completed in 1625. Nijō Castle has two concentric...
Kyoto Spotlight: Ryoan-ji and Ginkaku-ji Temple Gardens
Two famous karesansui gardens featured on the Beauty of Japan Tour include the gardens at Ryoan-ji and Ginkaku-ji Temples. Ryoan-ji may...
Zen Gardens
Perhaps the most recognizable Japanese garden style to Westerners is the dry landscape garden or karesansui, what we commonly call a Zen...
Shinjuku Garden, Tokyo
The park and gardens of Shinjuku were first designed for use by royalty, but opened to the public in 1949. The expansive grounds contain...
Welcome to EarthBound
I am happy to announce my life has taken a new turn. While I have greatly enjoyed my time as host of Oklahoma Gardening, it is time for...
