posted by Savanah on Jun 1
There are many sections to the gardens at Kirstenbosch in South Africa. The sections are separated by the streams that run through the garden, trimmed with red alder trees, ferns, and besembos. Fig and camphor trees were planted in 1660 by Jan Van Riebeeck, a Dutch settler. The grounds of the garden support not just the beauty of the natural world, but the science behind it all as well. The National Botanical Institute has their headquarters here. This is an association that administers and supports the international network of research and gardens.
One such facility that focuses on natural history is the Cape Herbarium. All of Cape Town enjoys the benefits of this garden and the scientists, all of the businesses, restaurants and luxury hotels Cape Town offers are surrounded by the indigenous plants and flowers, creating a perfect holiday retreat filled with beauty.
A quarter of a million species are preserved at the herbarium, a collection that was started by scientists and botanists in 1825. This is a combined effort with the South Africa Museum. All the paths that wind throughout the garden are paved, and create easy access to those walking, or in wheelchairs, through the trees that are indigenous through Skeleton Gorge, all the way to Table Mountain’s summit. There are paths that cut through Forest Walk, wherein one can enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the the Yellow-wood trees, the Alders and the Ironwoods.
The two paths that have been specifically designed for wheel chair accessibility are the Silver Tree Stroll and Weaverbird Walk. These provide those with wheels instead of legs, the opportunity to experience the outdoors and nature. There is also a pass that is designed for the blind as well. Aptly titled, the Braille Trail, the plants are labeled throughout, with signs written in…braille. And along this path, there is a specifically designed fragrant garden, in which each of the specimens is labeled with large print and in braille.
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