Hope Botanical Gardens

Hope Botanical Gardens, Jamaica.

Hope Botanical Gardens, also known as the Royal Botanical Gardens, is a 200 acre park and gardens located in St Andrew, Jamaica. Major Richard Hope established the gardens in 1873 from a section of his estate.[1] Richard Hope was a commander in the British Army and received his estate due to his assistance in regaining control of Jamaica from the Spanish.[2]

Attractions at the gardens include a palm grove, cactus garden, orchid house, and ornamental ponds.[3] This site is maintained by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (Jamaica).

References

  1. ↑ http://www.visitjamaica.com/hope-botanical-gardens Hope Botanical Gardens - Visit Jamaica
  2. ↑ http://www.jamaicatravelandculture.com/destinations/kingston/hope_gardens.htm Hope Gardens - Jamaica Travel and Culture
  3. ↑ http://www.jamaicatravelandculture.com/destinations/kingston/hope_gardens.htm Hope Gardens - Jamaica Travel and Culture