Constructed as a monument to former Iowa Governor Robert D Ray’s humanitarian work, leading the charge to bring many Laotian Tai Dam refugees to Iowa and sending aid to Cambodia. The garden forms part of the Des Moines River walkway. The site contains many statues, memorials, and a large pavilion surrounded by gardens.
December 21, 2023
Antrim, Northern Ireland
This garden has existed for more than three centuries.
Tucson, Arizona
A living museum of curated gardens honors 4,000 years of agriculture in the Santa Cruz River basin.
Takoma Park, Maryland
Concerned residents saved this historic house and garden from demolition.
Kyoto, Japan
This garden located inside a bamboo forest once belonged to a famous Japanese actor.
London, England
Tucked away behind the mansions of Mayfair, this picturesque garden is a hidden London treasure with a spooky past.
Stirling, Scotland
These formal gardens were designed to be admired from the vantage point of the castle.
Mishawaka, Indiana
One of the few authentic Japanese gardens in the state of Indiana and perhaps the most peaceful place in the city of Mishawaka.
Barcelona, Spain
This mansion oasis contains gardens, sculptures, and fountains just off the busy Plaça Kennedy in Sant Gervasi.
