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West Sweden´s Garden Glories
West Sweden´s Garden Glories
The beautiful region of West Sweden is home to an abundance of enchanting gardens, from formal to contemporary and from herb garden to arboretum. Take a look at some of the best.
Gunnebo House and Gardens
Gunnebo House and Gardens
Gunnebo House and Gardens is one of Sweden?s most beautiful neo-classical estates, located just south of Gothenburg, at Mölndal. Take in the variety of formal, parkland and organic kitchen gardens. Gunnebo is one of four gardens taking part in this summer?s international exhibition, Gardens of Gothenburg, from 28 June to 28 September. Check out the innovative interpretations of three designers who have created kitchen gardens for the future.
www.gunneboslott.se
Hellekis Mansion
Hellekis Mansion
Soak up the cultural heritage of Hellekis Mansion, which dates from the Middle Ages, about two hours from Gothenburg at Lake Vänern. Hellekis, with exotic trees, a rose garden and one of Sweden?s largest perennial cultivations, enjoys a beautiful setting by the foot of Kinnekulle Mountain, next to the nature reserve of Munkängarna.
www.hellekis.com
Flower power at Peter Korn´s garden
In just a couple of years Peter Korn has made his own botanical garden, just outside Gothenburg, with flowers and plants from all over the world. Two hectares have been lovingly tended and the garden is now a mecca for the flower enthusiast.
www.peterkornstradgard.se
Rostock´s herb gardens
The Herb Gardens in Rostock are found next to a beautiful old mineral spring. There are around 350 different herbs in the garden all with their own use, from cookery to medicines, dyes and potions, while old-fashioned ornamental plants around the cottage create a picturesque scene.
www.rostock.se
The herb garden Mon ? a living museum at Trollhättan
The herb garden Mon, outside the town of Trollhättan about 60km north-east of Gothenburg, is one of Scandinavia?s largest and most species-rich. The garden is a fantastic living museum, with old and new plants from around the globe, and around 1,000 different species and varieties. Visitors can enjoy afternoon tea with freshly baked scones surrounded by the scent of herbs.
www.almark.se
Floby Arboretum - Tree-mendous
Floby Arboretum - Tree-mendous
At the beginning of the 20th century the foundations were laid for the Floby Arboretum tree park, located near Falköping, which now provides a lovely, leafy haven.
www.alphem.se
