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Plentiful sunlight and rich fertile soil make the islands in the Caribbean ideal for lush tropical gardens. Though Bermuda is not considered a part of the Caribbean, it is a true tropical paradise when it comes to greenery and gardens. Among the nature reserves, parks and gardens in Bermuda, the Botanical Gardens are the most well known. More than a century old, the 36-acre oasis houses Camden, the home of the Premier of Bermuda, besides a rose garden, a palm garden, a frangipani collection, and a number of green houses to hold its cactii and orchid plants. Perhaps, the most unusual feature of the Botanical Gardens is the sensory garden created for the visually handicapped.

The Garden for the Sightless is designed to help the blind enjoy the beauty of nature with aromatic herbs, fragrant flowers and spices and textured plants. Signs in Braille, raised flower beds and plants to touch line the pathways paved with Bermuda stone chips and create an unforgettable experience for the visually challenged.

Visitors to the Botanical Gardens can opt for a guided tour from the visitors centre three times a week or stroll around the gardens exploring it on their own. A collection of native palmettos in the palm garden, a huge ficus tree and banyan trees, and a colorful hibiscus garden also form part of the garden’s attractions. Picnic tables and benches dot the grounds inviting visitors to rest and relax amidst the lush vegetation. In April, the Botanical Gardens play host to the Annual Agricultural Exhibition where farmers and gardening enthusiasts display their collections.