We went to visit the botanical garden on a Tuesday morning, there weren't many people. The greenhouse doesn't open until 11am so we walked around while waiting. Including the tour of the greenhouse, we spent 3 hours at the botanical garden without having taken all the possible paths. Bring water, there is no place to fill your water bottle, on the other hand there are several toilets (porta potti type), deckchairs and picnic tables spread out in the garden. On the negative side, there must be three or even four signs with explanations in English, the rest is only in Estonian so it's not very pleasant or interesting when you're a tourist. The botanical garden should really add more explanatory signs on the plants (their uses in history, the place that some have in certain legends, little stories...etc) and think about including translations in English at least, otherwise you only pay €7 to walk in a park, there is no...
Read moreAbsolutely magnificent botanical garden. I've been to several botanical gardens in several countries, but this one is by far the best. The garden is vast. They have whole areas dedicated only to birch species, only to beech species, willows, etc. Great alpinarium, I was blown away by their section of mushrooms, mosses, and lichens, that is something extraordinary you should not miss. Some expositions invite you to step off the graveled path, there are vast grass fields where you can make picnic (for some extra pay). The glass house is as grand as the garden. Not by size but by quality. The whole garden is kept very tidy and clean. To see everything will take several hours. You can buy snacks and drinks in the glass house. Right next to the garden is also a educational trail about Estonian mires, bogs, and fens. I warmly recommend it. You can ask for the written guide to it at the...
Read moreIt's a great pleasure to be at the House of Palms in the middle of winter, with temperatures around zero degrees Celsius outside. The abundance of unique trees, shrubs, succulents, and flowers is amazing, divided into four thematic large expo rooms (like Tropics, Succulents), each with its own temperature, humidity, and even "wind" conditions generated by continuously working ventilators. Multiple gorgeous plants, including orchids, are flowering during February and March. In the central hall, totally unique terrariums with multiple insect-eating plants from different climate regions coexist and thrive. Additionally, some birds, namely several delightful parrot species, are also housed here...
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