In Thousand Oaks, California, Gardens of the World is an unpaid, 4-1/2-acre garden. It's located just across Thousand Oaks Boulevard from the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. The garden is run through Hogan Family Foundation. Hogan Family Foundation, which offers a range of civic and educational activities.
Gardens of the World is the creation of Ed and Lynn Hogan, who had an interest in sharing their travel experiences with other people. They were also driven by the desire to help their local community. Hogan Family Foundation Hogan Family Foundation operates a range of civic and educational programs, and numerous charitable programs.
Gardens of the World includes many varieties of plants as well as waterfalls, gardens, and other plants. It's a wonderful opportunity to explore the diversity of cultures as well as traditions, plants, and. There's also an array of playgrounds for kids. A variety of docents volunteer offer guided tours. Additionally, there are live jazz performances during summer. Garden hours are 9am to five pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. It is not open on Sundays as well as the majority of national holidays.
The Japanese Garden has a variety of distinct features, including the authentic Japanese Pagoda as well as the Koi Pond. This Japanese Garden includes a huge assortment of bamboo shoots as well as cut azalea bushes. The pond is adorned with rock forms that represent turtles as well as cranes. The garden is particularly symbolic during the autumn colors.
The French Garden is also home to a massive waterfall. It is located near the iron gates that lead into the park. It also has an asymmetrical parterre that resembles a butterfly, which is a pattern of maroon-colored plants. The garden also houses numerous Cycads. There are many other playgrounds for kids such as the turtle and rock playground. There's an additional Butterfly Garden, which features several emerald-colored plants.
The Miami Tropical Garden has more than 3,400 species of palms and plants. It also offers a vast collection of tropical fruit. The garden also has various lakes, including one that is a Koi pond and a turtle pond and an aquilt water pond. The park also has several unusual waterfalls. The garden is a top collection of cycads as well as a wide variety of tropical plant species.
Sanssouci Palace was constructed by Frederick the Great to serve as a summer getaway. It was originally intended to be a garden for vegetables. Then, Frederick added a picture gallery. The palace also has 3000 fruit trees. The palace also houses a Chinese teahouse as well as busts of Roman Emperors.
Gardens of the World Gardens of the World also have a variety of playgrounds. These include a koi pond as well as an outdoor turtle play area, and an area for butterflies. There's also a tea time offered, and docents who volunteer are on hand to give tours for school groups.
Gardens of the World is open from Tuesday through Saturday between 9 am and 5 at 5. It is closed on Mondays and during most holidays. There aren't any tickets available, however visitors can go on the tour with a guide.