Most botanical gardens we have visited are indoor green houses. In The Netherlands and Belgium we don't have the climate to enjoy hundreds of trees and flowers during the winter period. Here in St. Kitts, the botanical gardens contain many different kind of palm trees. Some we have never seen before. Many trees and bushes grow fruit and berries.
These 400 years old gardens are well maintained and the wooden cottage contains a museum and shop. Here they show visitors how to make hand painted cloth and T-shirts. On one of the pictures, you see a lady at work. Behind the cottage end products are drying in the sun.
De meeste botanische tuinen die we bezocht hebben waren in reuze glazen kasten opgezet. In Nederland en België hebben we geen geschikt klimaat voor vele bomen en kleurrijke bloemen gedurende de winterperiode. Hier in St. Kitts is dit een ander verhaal, we hebben nog nooit zoveel verschillende palmbomen gezien. In de meeste bomen en struiken hangen ook nog eens fruit en bessen.
Deze 400 jaar oude tuinen zijn goed onderhouden en het houten huis bevat een museum en winkel. Hier toont men bezoekers hoe handgeschilderde stoffen en T-shirts worden gemaakt. Op een foto zien we een vrouw aan het werk. In de achtertuin hangen enkele beschilderde producten te drogen..
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Exploring nature at the old sugar mill in St. Kitts
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Macro photography at University Botanic Gardens in Nové Mĕsto, Prague
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What a colorful room this is on the bottom with the beautiful fabrics. Always of interest to me on these islands how colorful they are, both in paints, fabrics, and the amazing flowers! Lovely botanical gardens!
ReplyDeleteOh I would be in photography HEAVEN there! My favorite shot - you two in the garden. That is indeed a keeper! A more relaxed and happy couple you could not find.
ReplyDeletethose are lovely photos... thanks for sharing... and i'm glad you find my blog at trafficg. anyway, i followed your blog.
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beautiful tree
ReplyDeleteNog zo'n stukje aardsparadijs, Filip ! Zááááálig, toch... ?!
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The picture of you two in front of the big tree is my favorite. Love the shades of green on the cottage!
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ReplyDeleteMERCI à toi Filip pour ces belles photos qui nous font voyager !!!
Vous êtes beaux Kristel et toi sur ce banc !!!!!
Les fleurs, la peinture sur tissu, le parc, etc... c'est MAGNIFIQUE !!!!
GROS BISOUS ensoleillés de l'Asie
Bon week-end à vous deux !!!!
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Goed om te zien dat er ook nog mooi weer bestaat Filip.
ReplyDeleteZit net als jullie te genieten tussen de bloemen en olijfboompie`s
Fijn weekend.
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Lots of wonderful exotic plants, flowers and fruits. I wonder if they are edible?
ReplyDeleteWhat a colourful paradise.
ReplyDeleteThank you for these wonderful tropical photos on my cold CO evening!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful outdoor and there's some of the plants which can be found here in Malaysia. :)
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those are beautiful images and unique plants too
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place, rich with color, stunning greens and pretty unique plants! I really loved all the different shades in all the green plants!
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice place to go, all greens, good for our eyes!! Hehe...
ReplyDeleteI LOVE tropical botanic gardens - but I've never seen one that's 400 years old! But I HAVE seen some of those same plants (like the red flower) downunder!!
ReplyDeletewhat fun to join you both!
ReplyDeleteWishing YOU
a happy weekend from Honolulu
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In our dreary winter gray we can hardly get enough of your wonderful pictures from the Caribbean. It's great that you let us take part.
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J&C
You have so many memories to remember.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely place and you both looks (again) so happy.
Have still a happy weekend.
orvokki
Merci pour le voyage cela fait du bien du ciel bleu!! très chouette la photo de vous deux!!! bisoussssss
ReplyDeleteJeetje wat gaaf die boom, krijg zin aan Olijven want ben er dol op.
ReplyDeleteHeel indrukwekkend je foto`s.
Groetjes en een fijn weekend.
Cristien.
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ReplyDeleteOlá, amigos!
Passei para conhecer seu blog e estou encantada.
O Jardim Botânico é muito lindo!
Algumas dessas plantas parecem com as que temos aqui.
O trabalho da senhora nos tecidos é difícil e exige muita paciência.
Temos alguns índios que fazem um trabalho parecido, em geral retratam plantas e animais dos locais em que vivem. Amei a reportagem... parabéns!
ღ°Bom fim de semana! ♪♫º
♪♫♫º Beijinhos.
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What a beautiful place! I could spend hours walking and enjoying the views there...bringing my camera with me, of course.
ReplyDeleteI love too discovering botanical gardens...have discovered few in reunion island, Guadeloupe, its like a live-encyclopedia-discovery:-)))happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteAll I am delighted.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures.
I admire the exotic plants. They are beautiful.
I send greetings.
Lucia
Stunning photos! I really am in a hurry for spring time!
ReplyDeletei like the photo of the two of you. :)
ReplyDeleteHeerlijk genieten is van deze mooie botanische tuin. Knap hoe die mensen proberen hun brood te verdienen.
ReplyDeleteeen prachtige serie uit de Botanische Tuin Filip
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