Tourist and travel guide for Gardens listed in: Conservatory

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Gardens: Conservatory

Often used interchangably with "greenhouse", conservatories are large metal or plastic structures with walls of glass that was traditionally meant to house rare plants and animals, or tropical flora in locations where colder climates make it difficult to grow such plants.

Many botanical gardens will have at least one of these stuctures for housing younger plants that need special care or a different climate than the surrounding gardens - smaller private ones are also found on larger estates or near houses, although they will be most often called a greenhouse in those cases.

Below are the gardens in this category, listed by region:

	A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region by: Adam Levine Philadelphia and its surrounding towns--the horticultural epicenter of the U.S.--has more public gardens than almost any other region in the world. This indispensable, pocket-sized guide helps residents and visitors locate and enjoy nearly 100 gardens. [reviews]
	A Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto by: Marc Treib Designed for the layman as well as the professional, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides both practical information and theoretical insights into the design of the Japanese garden. Kyoto, the capital of Japan for over one thousand years, possesses a richness of garden art without equal as a living chronicle of Japanese cultural history and environmental design. Following the ... [reviews]
	Hamptons Havens: The Best of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens) by: Hamptons Cottages and Gardens Magazine A lavish look at the private homes of the storied Hamptons, with gorgeous photographs and engaging text that discusses the history, decor and architecture from an insider's perspective. [reviews]