Last week I visited the Royal Greenhouses of the Belgian royal family in Brussels. They can only be visited for 3 weeks each year, so if you want to go and see for yourself, they are now open until 10 May. And that visit really pays off: the greenhouses are truly unprecedented. Royal green grandeur […]
In the spotlights
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Plant your spring flower bulbs now!
Great, isn’t it, when you see colourful and cheerful photos of crocuses, daffodils, and tulips appear on social media in March and April? Do you want that same early flowering in your garden next year? Then plant your spring flower bulbs now! I tell you how, and share some secrets from a famous Dutch bulb […]
Autumn Walk on the estates of ‘s Graveland
I tell you about one of my favourite spots to go for an autumn walk. It is on the estate of the Dutch nature preservation organisation Natuurmonumenten. In ‘s Graveland. As I live nearby, I walk a lot here. In autumn it is The Best Place. You will see lots of coloured trees and if you […]
Soundblog: mindful echoes of the mountains
When visiting the Alps, I came across some sounds that are so mindful to me, that I recorded them for a short while. Listen to those mindful echoes! Those cow bells, what a typical mountain sound… A refreshing and soothing mountain stream, with the singing of birds in the background: Want to read […]
The majestic gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle
Imagine driving in northern Italy, with the high alp peaks in front of you. Behind them shines the famous vertiginous Timmelsjoch pass (2509 m) to Austria. In the valley below, lays a huge green paradise: Merano’s famous gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle. The botanical garden is nestled into a twelve-hectare amphitheatre with an altitude differential of […]
Grand nature adventures in the Italian Alps
The Italian Alps have a stunning character. And the Dolomites are one of worlds most amazing mountain chains here. UNESCO has put them on the heritage list for a reason. It is an immense paradise for nature admirers. Go for a hike, take a bike, and enjoy the local dishes. The tourist board of the Italian […]
Experience the art of the mountains at RespirArt
RespirArt is one of the highest art parks in the world. This magic spot is situated about 2200 meters above sea level in the Italian Alps. The idea for RespirArt came from the famous Italian sculptor Marco Nones and Beatrice Calamari, who is a journalist and a curator: “Respirare means breathing in Italian. We want people […]
Exploring mudflats, sandbanks and marine life in Waddenland
Waddenland is the name of a northern part in The Netherlands in the province Groningen. The beauty of this area is the Wadden Sea. Plus the old farmland with charming ancient villages built on man made hills as a protection from the floods. DailyGreenspiration was invited by the local tourist board to discover the natural […]
The best cloud spotting places in The Netherlands
Our land is quite flat, so no dramatic mountains over here in The Netherlands. But hey, we compensate it all with our skies. There’s never a a dull moment in the air! The Netherlands are well known for the tremendous clouds. Painters have been using them as their muse for centuries. Discover the best places […]
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Play a nature game and go for bush pic hunting
You can play this game during the whole year, with people from all ages. You might even play it alone. I do that 🙂 It’s a smart way to get everybody off the couch and develop an eye for the miracles of nature. How does it work? Ask everyone to take a digital camera, most of […]