This was originally founded in 1670 to grow medicinal plants and went hand in hand with their medical school.
Currently The Royal Botanic Garden comprises 70 acres. It has been in it's present area since 1820. It's purpose is for the scientific study of plants and their diversity and conversation. They work with countries throughout the world to keep species alive. They have 3 million preserved specimens and 13,302 living species.
Enjoy the beautiful scenes.
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| These pine cones are on the branches, not at the end of the needles. |
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| There were still some flowers blooming. These are called Doll Eyes because each of the white berries has a black dot on it. |
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| This was our guide. They won't know the age of the tree until they have to cut it down. It was there when they moved there. |
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| Did you know they have autumn crocus? |
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| The Rock Garden area. |
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| Scottish shrubs and trees. |
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| They are thinking that this might be a plant that has the potential of taking over the flower bed. In the fall it dies down to the roots and then will grow tall to 10 feet in the summer. |
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| Close up of the limbs of the trees above. They are very prickly. |
A wonderful ending to a beautiful day. We will have to return and see the Queen's Garden.
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