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A Bronx Oasis Overlooking The Hudson River - Wave Hill
Beautiful Gardens Kevin Durst 9/18/25 Beautiful Gardens Kevin Durst 9/18/25

A Bronx Oasis Overlooking The Hudson River - Wave Hill

In 1836, prominent New York attorney, William Lewis Morris purchased 15 acres in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. He and his wife, Mary built Wave Hill which was completed in 1843.

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Iceland’s Capital & Largest City - Reykjavik
Beautiful Gardens Kevin Durst 8/14/25 Beautiful Gardens Kevin Durst 8/14/25

Iceland’s Capital & Largest City - Reykjavik

Compared to other capitals, it feels relaxed and welcoming. The city is known for its striking architecture, tasty food, and beautiful natural surroundings.

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Saved From Destruction By Yves St Laurent - Jardin Majorelle
Beautiful Gardens Kevin Durst 7/31/25 Beautiful Gardens Kevin Durst 7/31/25

Saved From Destruction By Yves St Laurent - Jardin Majorelle

The French painter, Jacques Majorelle moved to Marrakech in 1919 after being thrilled by the colors and light of Morocco.

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Founded In 1891 By A Columbia University Professor Of Botany - New York Botanical Garden
Beautiful Gardens Kevin Durst 4/18/25 Beautiful Gardens Kevin Durst 4/18/25

Founded In 1891 By A Columbia University Professor Of Botany - New York Botanical Garden

The history of the Bronx Botanical Gardens does not begin in the Bronx; it actually dates back to 1801 when Columbia University Professor David Hosack established one of America’s first botanical gardens, the Elgin Botanic Garden, on land that today is occupied by Rockefeller Center.

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A Self-Taught Horticulturalist Gift in Locust Valley, NY - Bailey Arboretum
Beautiful Gardens Kevin Durst 4/11/25 Beautiful Gardens Kevin Durst 4/11/25

A Self-Taught Horticulturalist Gift in Locust Valley, NY - Bailey Arboretum

A self-taught horticulturist, experimental scientist, and philanthropist, Bailey purchased his summer retreat between 1911 and 1912 from Joseph R. Clark, a former president of the Board of Aldermen of Brooklyn.

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One Of The Finest Topiary Gardens In The US - Green Animals Topiary Garden
Beautiful Gardens Kevin Durst 10/11/24 Beautiful Gardens Kevin Durst 10/11/24

One Of The Finest Topiary Gardens In The US - Green Animals Topiary Garden

The Green Animals Topiary Garden property, overlooking Narragansett Bay in Portsmouth, Rhode Island was purchased in 1872 by Thomas Brayton, Treasurer of the Union Cotton Manufacturing Company in Fall River, Massachusetts.

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