Kew Gardens

A few weeks back, we ventured down to Richmond to visit Kew Gardens.  We went with our good friends M & B and had a lovely relaxing day strolling through the pretty flowers and impressive glass houses.

The Kew Gardens were originally the royal family's private gardens. Various different royals have lived on the estates that make up Kew Gardens at various different points in time.  Queen Victoria opened the gardens to the public in 1898.  Prior to that, various different royals used Kew Gardens to grow and experiment with medicinal plants.  The gardens actually contain plant varieties which were collected by Captain Cook on his travels!

The Glass Houses are what intrigued us the most.  It was amazing to see how plants from all over the world, each requiring a different climate, could be kept in one location.  We also really enjoyed the Lilly Pilly House and the Rhododendrum Garden.

We also enjoyed a yummy lunch in the garden's Orangery which used fresh produce grown on-site!

xoxo
E&S