I had the opportunity to finally visit the stunning Gardens by the Bay when I stopped off in Singapore on the way back from the United Kingdom. This is an extensive development spanning over 100 hectares, which features the the iconic Supertree Grove - tree-like vertical gardens that range between 25 and 50m tall. There are also vast conservatories containing collections of plants from around the world, a water park for children, amazing art sculptures and heritage gardens. I

Every time I visit the United Kingdom I make sure I tick as many iconic gardens off my bucket list as possible. This time the favourite gardens of my tour were Highgrove (Prince Charles' garden), Hidcote, Sissinghurst Castle, and Stowe. Unfortunately I was not allowed to take any photos at Highgrove, but the highlight for me was the wildflower garden, which featured tulips and camassias and native orchids. Being a kiwi, I was interested to learn that New Zealand had gifted Pr