10 reasons why the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens is worth a visit.

1. The Hope Royal Botanical Gardens is the oldest gardens in the Caribbean, sprawled across 239 acres of land with exquisite flora trails.

2. Friendship, Chinese, Sunken, Peace and Pavilion Gardens afford serene moments right in the heart of the oasis.

3. Take a guided tour led by Christopher Creary, the cultural heritage officer.

4. Be sure to be on the lookout for the great Talipot (Century) Palm Tree (Corypha umbraculifera). Reaching up to 34 metres (100 ft) in height, the Talipot Palm Tree takes 50 to 80 years to reach a jaw-dropping 90 feet tall where it blooms only once and dies.

5. The Plant Nursery hosts over 1,000 species of plants, 25 of which are endemic to Jamaica.

6. Focus on health and wellness at Hope Gardens, unwind and recharge under the cool oasis.

7. Hope Gardens is perfect for research and understanding the role flora plays in the environment, and grasping the intricate relationships between plants and animals; the ecosystem as a whole, thus fostering greater appreciation of sustainability and conservation.

8. Hope Gardens is the perfect place to foster camaraderie.

9. Experience life at a slower pace, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

10. Perfect for a family reunion.

These fun facts highlight the beauty and diversity of the gardens at the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens; making it the place to be for nature

lovers, plant enthusiasts, floral fanatics and outdoor adventurers.

Hope Royal Botanical Gardens: “The Natural Place to Be”

Information sourced from: Carla Myrie; executive director, human resources and administration, and Christopher Creary, cultural heritage officer.