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6 Heavenly Flower Gardens from Around the WorldGardens were once very practical things, planted for medicinal purposes. Nowadays gardens are often less functional and more celebratory. Purposefully built gardens are planted to show us the vast array of flower and plant species that can be found in nature. Come explore 6 examples of majestic gardens, dotted around the globe, for a breathtaking journey.1. Butchart Gardens, Canada
A hallmark attraction in Brentwood Bay, on Vancouver Island, Butchart gardens is named after the family who established it and still run it to this day.
The garden was established in the early 20th century by Jennie Butchart after her husband, Robert, settled in the area to produce cement.
The garden has become a National Historic Site of Canada and welcomes over 1 million visitors annually, who can marvel at over 1 million plants and over 900 varieties of flowers.
The garden is decorated with statues, fountains, and birdhouses, and features a carousel, ice-skating rink and summer musical events including a firework display set to show tunes.
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