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Gardens in Virginia
With a mild climate for its general location and various different environments from the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountain ranges to the mild, sometimes humid Shenandoah Valley area, Virginia attracts many fans of the outdoors. Its important early state lineage also attracts those interested in history. Featured Gardens:  Norfolk Botanical GardensNorfolk Botanical Gardens were originally part of a city garden area set aside by Norfolk in the 30s which specialized in azaleas, rhododendrons, daffodils and other plants. In ... |
 Map of Virginia Gardens to Visit
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Listed Gardens in Virginia by City Chesapeake : Chesapeake Arboretum Lexington : Boxerwood Gardens Norfolk : Norfolk Botanical Gardens |
 | Frommer's Virginia (Frommer's Complete) by: Bill Goodwin Meticulously researched by a longtime resident, Frommer's Virginia has everything you need for the perfect trip:
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 | 50 Hikes in West Virginia: From the Allegheny Mountains to the Ohio River by: Leonard M. Adkins An all-new guide to backpacking and hiking in this highly rural and still-unspoiled state. West Virginia native and long-distance hiker and author Leonard M. Adkins has walked more than 400 miles to uncover 50 hikes available to outdoor travelers of all ages and abilities. From rugged Allegheny Mountain summits to the banks of the Ohio River, the author leads you to hikes beside ... [reviews] |
 | William Byrd's Histories of the Dividing Line Betwixt Virginia: and North Carolina by: William Byrd Masterpiece of American prose and history; early 18th-century account of surveying expedition. Official, printed account by Byrd on facing pages with private ms. secret-history, telling scandals, bawdy exploits of commissioners among Indians, settlers. Map, reproduction of manuscript pages. Introduction by Percy Adams. [reviews] |
 | Williamsburg Before and After: The Rebirth of Virginia's Colonial Capital by: George Humphrey Yetter George Yetter's informative text describes why Williamsburg was founded and flourished during the colonial period. He traces the deterioration that followed when the capital moved to Richmond in 1780 and concludes with the exciting story of how Williamsburg's past was saved. Old photographs, daguerreotypes, watercolors, sketches and maps capture "pre-restoration" Williamsburg. Lovely color ... [reviews] |
 | Virginia Atlas & Gazetteer (Virginia Atlas & Gazeteer) by: Delorme The first choice of outdoors enthusiasts. Beautiful, detailed, large-format maps of every state. Perfect for home and office reference, and a must for all your vehicles. Gazetteer information may include: campgrounds, attractions, historic sites & museums, recreation areas, trails, freshwater fishing site & boat launches, canoe trips or scenic drives. Categories vary by state [reviews] |
 | Beautiful Gardens of Wine Country by: Jennifer Barry The rich soil of Northern California’s wine country produces more than just distinctive grapes and flavorful wines. The Mediterranean climate has also been put to good use to create stunning garden designs at wineries and visitor destinations throughout the region. In BEAUTIFUL GARDENS OF THE WINE COUNTRY, author Jennifer Barry and world-renowned travel photographer Robert Holmes present a ... [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] |
 | 1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die Garden lovers and discriminating travelers will relish this armchair tour of the most beautiful and interesting gardens around the world. Succinct descriptions with stunning color photos showcase the creations of the world's outstanding landscape gardeners, architects, and garden designers. From Spain's famous gardens of the Moorish Alhambra at Granada to San Diego's Healing Garden, created for ... [reviews] |
