CARIBBEAN GARDENS - Islandlivingdigest.com

The Caribbean is well-known for its abundance of tropical flora and rare plant species. Islanders are passionate about gardening and most homes from chattel houses to bungalows consist of a garden of brightly colored flowers and plant life. No trip to the islands would be complete without a visit to one of the many botanical and public gardens. You may also participate in tours to private residences for a look at the beautiful gardens of homeowners.

The Cayman islands made its debut at the world-renowned Chelsea Flower Show 2008, and came away with a top award and rave reviews in the international media. The award-winning 'Heritage Garden' pictured above was on display by the Queen Elizabeth II Botanical Garden of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. The sand garden is the traditional style of garden in the Cayman Islands.

Photo courtesy of the Queen Elizabeth II Botanical Garden,
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

For more on this success story, use the following links:

http://www.botanic-park.ky/html/chelsea.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/chelsea/small_gardens/heritage.shtml

http://www.caymanislands.ky/tour_guide/news_list_pub.aspx?newsid=677CF133-1886-4C7D-8285-31B5477B8F9E

For years, several Caribbean islands have exhibited at Chelsea and have won numerous gold and silver awards. This year, Trinidad & Tobago was the only island to win gold, Barbados and Grenada silver-gilt, and Jamaica silver.

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