OK Back to my Europe Tour - Some photos from Kew, Royal Botanic Garden. An UNESCO World Heritage Site
Kew Garden of UK is one of the world's leading botanic gardens, holding over 1 in 8 of known plant species. The history of Malaysian rubber trees began with a few rubber seeds from Kew Garden.
Palm House - Creates conditions similar to Tropical Rainforest. 25% of the palm planted are threatened species in the wild.
The Temperate House - Extensive collection of temperate American and Australian plants.
At the far end is the Japanese Pagoda
At the far end is the Japanese Pagoda
Queen Charlotte's Cottage
Queen Charlotte was given this building when she married George III. The cottage remained private until 1898, when Queen Victoria ceded it and its 15 hectares to Kew Garden to commemorate her Diamond Jubilee
Queen Charlotte was given this building when she married George III. The cottage remained private until 1898, when Queen Victoria ceded it and its 15 hectares to Kew Garden to commemorate her Diamond Jubilee
Princess of Wales Conservatory - Opened by Diana, Princess of Wales in 1987.
Ten different environments cover the whole range of conditions in the tropics - all under one roof.
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