Thieves have struck at the Andromeda Botanic Gardens in St. Joseph, taking hundred of dollars worth of hoses and other garden equipment. Manager Anna-Lisa Alleyne says the incidents, which occured last week, are the latest setbacks for the business. As the tourist attraction tries to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected its operations, Ms. Alleyne says management will be making some changes going forward. | CBC News Barbados

Durban Botanic Gardens Trail of Lights. | EThekwini Municipality

Take a trip to paradise and find your little oasis. Step into Andromeda Gardens, the oldest and largest garden in Barbados. This garden is filled with amazing trees and beautiful individual connected gardens, which span 8 acres and carry over 500 plant species. Andromeda Gardens is the perfect wellness retreat for escaping to a new world while enjoying our paradise island. 📍: Andromeda Botanic Gardens 📹: @twotimestricia #VisitBarbados #LoveBarbados #MyBarbados #ExploreBarbados | Visit Barbados

In celebration of Botanic Gardens Week, we’re spotlighting three breathtaking Victorian gardens that make for the perfect day out in nature - each one a stunning showcase of conservation and connection to the environment, and a reminder why botanic gardens are true ‘guardians of the green’. 💚 Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne A showcase of Australia’s native flora in a bold, contemporary landscape, and home to over 100,000 plants from 1,900 plant varieties. 🚗 45-minutes from Melbourne CBD Dande