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St Vincent and the Grenadines / Special Interests / Flowers & Gardens

By Jane Anderson

St Vincent is a lush island and its Botanical Gardens are the oldest in the Western hemisphere, founded in 1765 over 20 acres of land. The gardens ensure that rare species of plants and shrubs are conserved, whilst their medicinal values and places of origin are studied. For example, the gardens are home to a third generation breadfruit tree – a sucker from the original plant brought by Captain Bligh (of the Bounty fame) in 1793.

Montreal Estate Gardens, St Vincent is located at an altitude of 1500 feet surrounded by banana plantations and rainforest. The gardens contain a wide range of tropical plants and shaded areas devoted to anthurium and red ginger for the production of cut flowers.

Another great way to see the island’s flora is in the Mesopotamia Valley, one of the lushest in the Caribbean and split by a road that passes winding rivers, deep forests and terraced farms planted with nutmeg, cocoa, coconut, breadfruit and bananas.

The islands of the Grenadines feature gardens in and around the main resorts.

Upcoming events

  • 12 Jun

    Carnivals & Festivals | Barbados

    Enjoy a guided walk through the enchanting 50-acre Flower Forest with owner David Spieler. Bagpipes and Celtic dancing at a favourite beauty spot with views to the East Coast and Scotland District. Starts at 11am. Cost US$10/Bds$20.

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Looking for inspiration?

  1. Hike up St Vincent's 4000ft volcano, La Soufriere
  2. Take the Barracuda Express to the pretty harbour of Port Elizabeth, Bequia, for a day's sightseeing
  3. Enjoy a day sail and snorkelling trip to the stunning Tobago Cays
  4. Join in the carnival atmosphere and jump-up during Vincy Mas
  5. Rub shoulders with the rich and famous on Mustique

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