There is a flower show even more spectacular than the Keukenhof. Floriade is really an amazing undertaking for such a small country as Holland. It is the World Horticulture Expo that happens once every 10 years in a Dutch city, from April 5 to October 7, 2012 it is situated near Venlo in Limburg province.
The Floriade Park covers 66 hectares and encompasses 5 unique themed worlds separated by wooded areas. In one of the woods there is a soundscape. The voice seemed friendly but no words could be identified until it was revealed they were the latin names of plants being played at a very slow speed.
Lots of creativity and science at Floriade. Every day “Close - act’s” :beautiful stilt walkers greet visitors, they are so graceful; moving slowly forward with their great wings and stature. Many countries are represented and even the bees have their own pavilion. A gondola spans the site giving a bird’s eye view and the feet a much needed rest. It would take more than a few days to explore all that Floriade has to offer. Keukenhof in the west and Floriade in the east, two very good reasons to be in Holland this spring.
Betsy Jones, Vancouver MG
Hyacinths in a unique arrangement
Daffodils of every colour and shape
Public library for all to use
Japan’s display garden
Bee Pavillion
