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Gardens: Zoological
Very often, gardens will be a part of a zoo or zoological facility. Having a large amount of flora in one place means that a natural extension is showing animals in their natural habitats. Some zoos contain areas of natural and man-made flora which will be of great interest to garden lovers. The reverse is also true - if you're interesting in animals, you can bet that there are several gardens that specialize in sections featuring both animals and plants. Below are the gardens in this category, listed by region: |
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![]() | A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region by: Adam Levine Finally, for every resident and visitor to the region, a comprehensive guide to the gardens of eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. Magnificently illustrated with nearly 200 full color photographs, A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region provides essential information on how to locate and enjoy the finest gardens the area has to offer. ... [reviews] |
![]() | Gardens Across America, Volume I: East of the Mississippi: The American Horticulatural Society's Guide to American Public Gardens and Arboreta by: John Russell The first single volume, comprehensive guide to the nearly 2,000 gardens accessible to the public, from the American Horticultural Society's twenty-five acre River Farm Gardens in Alexandria, Virginia to the simple but elegant pocket parks found in towns and cities across America. [reviews] |
![]() | Small Spaces, Beautiful Gardens by: Keith Davitt Keith Davitt's Small Spaces, Beautiful Gardens celebrates the possibilities for awkward, undersized garden parcels, demonstrating convincingly that no space is too small to make a big impact. Lacking dimensionality, most small gardens can be taken in visually with one glance. Davitt offers solutions for creating a sense of spaciousness and surprise, even in the most cramped, unlikely ... [reviews] |